Thanks Ted & Komaki

[The Snowman]

Annalisa and I decided to take a leisurely drive to find stuff to photograph.

We ended up heading east and ended up in Watertown at Ted's shop, since I'm in need of a new helmet, after the demise of my second lid this season.

Ted & Komaki were awesome! They took the time to help me out with the differences in helmet shapes between the 4 Arai types they had in stock. (Corsair V, Vector, Profile, and Quantum 2)

In the end, I ended up ordering a Corsair V Dani Pedrosa race replica. I like it, because it has red, blue, and silver in it. Since the 3 bikes I ride are red, blue, and silver (if I can get the same bike as the wrecked one), it seemed appropriate.



Annalisa and I also stuck around and talked shop and other BS with Ted & Komaki for quite some time. We didn't really get to talk to them too much at last year's Halloween party, since there were quite a few people there.

So, not only did I get a great deal on a great helmet, but we also got to spend some time with some great people.

for Duncanmoto!

[DuncanMoto]

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Wow. What a great compliment. Thanks Chuck.
It was great to be able to take time with you both as well.
I think Komaki has a little crush on Annalisa too. She said she reminds her of Olivia Newton John as Sandra Dee.

[The Snowman]

Wow. What a great compliment. Thanks Chuck.
It was great to be able to take time with you both as well.

It was OUR pleasure. It was fun.

I think Komaki has a little crush on Annalisa too. She said she reminds her of Olivia Newton John as Sandra Dee.

She always gets the compliments on looks. Me, rarely, since I tend to remind people of Curly Howard. *nyuk, nyuk, nyuk*

[GixerJockey]

Damn Chuck!!! Nice helmet.


I'm so lucky that the Corsair V doesn't fit me properly...


(so I got a new Suomy Spec 1R the other day... WTF was I thinking?)

[The Snowman]

Damn Chuck!!! Nice helmet.


I'm so lucky that the Corsair V doesn't fit me properly...


(so I got a new Suomy Spec 1R the other day... WTF was I thinking?)

Actually, you're unlucky that it doesn't fit you. I love it. Loved the RX-7 Corsair and the new V fits me just as well.

[Dieseldan]

awesome lid I have last years, best lid i have owned

[Pigman]

I love both of mine and would never buy anything else....

[klepsta]

You bought a Pedrosa replica?! WTF were you thinking!?!

Kidding kidding, its an awesome lid, I have the Nicky II and I love it. Its so light, flows incredible, great vision, and awesome fit.

Ted's got a great setup over there! Still have that ramp Ted?

[DuncanMoto]

Ted's got a great setup over there! Still have that ramp Ted?

I use it almost every day.

[klepsta]

Glad to hear it!

[The Snowman]

You bought a Pedrosa replica?! WTF were you thinking!?!

Kidding kidding, its an awesome lid, I have the Nicky II and I love it. Its so light, flows incredible, great vision, and awesome fit.

Ted's got a great setup over there! Still have that ramp Ted?

I actually tried on the Nicky II. If it weren't for the "punk" shot of him on the back of the helmet, I would have picked that one up.

[klepsta]

Its a bit much. It was that or the Hopkins, I went for the Nicky. Awesome lid!

[The Snowman]

Its a bit much. It was that or the Hopkins, I went for the Nicky. Awesome lid!

I guess I don't like the stuff at the very back of either the Nicky II or the Hopkins. I did look at both.

I had the RX-7 Hayes Jolly Roger, and wasn't crazy about the swirl on the back, but at least it was livable.

If they hadn't matted the Jolly Roger for the Corsair V, I would have purchased another. I don't understand why the Quantum 2 Jolly Roger is still the glossy metal-flaked paint and the Corsair V is matte black. It looks cheap.

Matte colors should be reserved for solids.

[Jim]

cool new lid chuck.

[The Snowman]

cool new lid chuck.

I came close to stopping by for one fo your extras for the pose tomorrow, but by the time we got through Watertown and Brookline (Annalisa wanted to stop at Party Favors on Beacon St.), it was close to 7:30, so we decided to pack it in and head for home.

It was a long day of driving.

I do have my HJC, which my son uses.

[union]

Nice helmet Chuck.

Ive been meaning to get to Watertown and visit the shop. Now that the racing season is over and I have a kind of real vacation coming up I think Ill finally get to

[The Snowman]

Well, the helmet has been waiting for me for a week and a half and I finally got out to Watertown to pick it up. I love it. The blue and silver paint is metal flake and is awesome. Thanks again, Ted & Komaki. You two rock!

I even got to hang out and check out the new Tourmaster Synergy heated gear. Great stuff.