What's a good light helmet?

[stoo]

I'm in need of a new helmet, and I remember my last one (the cheapest FFM had to offer) being really heavy, and also bulky.
I've had a poke round a shop or two and the interwebs, and feel like ~1.4kg is about the norm for a decent helmet?

I want to make a bit of an investment in head/neck protection/comfort without it costing silly money, any recommendations?

[nodrog]

i'm in need of a new helmet, and i remember my last one (the cheapest ffm had to offer) being really heavy, and also bulky.
I've had a poke round a shop or two and the interwebs, and feel like ~1.4kg is about the norm for a decent helmet?

I want to make a bit of an investment in head/neck protection/comfort without it costing silly money, any recommendations?

hjc r-pha10

[Bassmatt]

Caberg v2r, 1450 gram, 5 star sharp rating, under $500

http://www.motorgear.co.nz/caberg-helmet/full-face.html

[iYRe]

or this:

http://www.1tonne.co.nz/index.php?page=listingDetails&categoryid=10&collectionid=&prodid=62&pageNum=1&x=20&y=26

(I have the modular one.. its decent)

[stoo]

Cher, those were the kinda things I was looking for.
Also, what's the difference between fiberglass and thermoplastic?

[iYRe]

Cher, those were the kinda things I was looking for.
Also, what's the difference between fiberglass and thermoplastic?

one is fibre and glass, and the other is thermo type plastic.. ?

:yes:

[stoo]

http://alltheragefaces.com/img/faces/png/happy-i-see-what-you-did-there-(clean).png

... So pretty much nothing?

[rastuscat]

Cher, those were the kinda things I was looking for.
Also, what's the difference between fiberglass and thermoplastic?

If you are sliding down the road and your helmet hits the road, a plastic one will instantly heat and bind to the road momentarily, twisting your head. A fi-glass one will tend to not do that

Fi-glass ones tend to be the high end ones, at least historically, and are generally regarded as being safer. They also tend to be dearer.

Just my experience.

Ya got a $10 head, buy a $10 helmet.

Edit : I gotta $2 helmet. :pinch:

[joeyy]

hjc r-pha10

Thiiiiiiiiiis!

I love mine, it's 1200 grams I think? Feels amazing.

[darkwolf]

Thiiiiiiiiiis!

I love mine, it's 1200 grams I think? Feels amazing.

Holy crap. Seems like a pretty good helmet. What drug is it made of? :laugh:

Those Cabergs look good for the price. Might see if I can find one to fit my noggin.

[Kickaha]

hjc r-pha10

Yeah that one, used Jays a couple of times and it's awesome, must get around to buying one

[nodrog]

Yeah that one, used Jays a couple of times and it's awesome, must get around to buying one

My missus has one and it feels really light, but its too small for me to jam my head into. I finally got around to trying one on in the shop the other day, makes my Arai RX7 feel like a sack of potatoes.

[SMOKEU]

Instead of listening to what helmet other people tell you to buy, buy the helmet that fits YOUR head properly. A cheap, good fitting helmet is far safer in a crash than a $1000 helmet that doesn't stay on your head properly. Go to a few bike shops, and try on a few helmets.

[brp]

Hampton Honda got shoei sale on , starting from 4 hundie

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=1710154&mcat=0001-0026-

[stoo]

hjc r-pha10

Just looked at these. They look so sweet, but ~$700 sweet?
Anyway That's just a little bit outside my budget for now anyway. I'll remember that when I graduate and get a real job though.

What about a Shark S500 Air? I thought it was pretty coo, probably have Caberg instead though.

And how is the 1tonne gear so cheap? How much do the helmets weigh?

[brp]

If the 1 tonne helmets are same quality as their jackets - stay well clear !

[nodrog]

Just looked at these. They look so sweet, but ~$700 sweet?
Anyway That's just a little bit outside my budget for now anyway. I'll remember that when I graduate and get a real job though.

What about a Shark S500 Air? I thought it was pretty coo, probably have Caberg instead though.

And how is the 1tonne gear so cheap? How much do the helmets weigh?

heres one then

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/helmets-clothing-footwear/helmets/auction-476567937.htm

[dmc]

Weight isn't everything, my old Shark was meant to be lighter than my Shoei but the Shoei fits me better and is better balanced at speed so even though its a little heavier is feels much lighter when riding. Try any well made helmet and go for the best fit over anything else, lots of good helmets out there and some good deals but it won't mean shit when you're sliding down the road if its not the correct fit.

[haydes55]

Scorpion EXO1000 (http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/scheexo1000twis.aspx)

The best Anti-fog ever (seriously you can't make it fog!).
The best fitting helmet for anyone, they have air pumps which make the helmet fit your head even 6 months later when the padding has worn down (Plus you can buy one at half the price in USA and ship it over without worrying it will be the wrong size). US$175 (http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Categories.bok?category=Scorpion+EXO-1000+Helmets) Delivered!
Very silent, I have no fairing to protect me from the wind and at 100km/h I can hear myself whisper (cos I'm a weirdo who whispers to himself when riding).
It has a flip down sun visor which isn't the darkest tint but you can buy darker tint ones for $15.
It is a bit heavier but the helmet is very aerodynamic with venting going through the helmet. I think it being heavier makes it better for beating the wind. And what does a few grams matter, your neck isn't weak is it? haha

[G4L4XY]

or this:

http://www.1tonne.co.nz/index.php?page=listingDetails&categoryid=10&collectionid=&prodid=62&pageNum=1&x=20&y=26

(I have the modular one.. its decent)



"Carbon Fibre Dual Visor Fullface"


•Made from Light weight High Tech thermoplastic ABS (Not Carbon Fibre) :facepalm:

^^ LOL

[GrayWolf]

Cher, those were the kinda things I was looking for.
Also, what's the difference between fiberglass and thermoplastic?


If you are sliding down the road and your helmet hits the road, a plastic one will instantly heat and bind to the road momentarily, twisting your head. A fi-glass one will tend to not do that

Fi-glass ones tend to be the high end ones, at least historically, and are generally regarded as being safer. They also tend to be dearer.

Just my experience.

Ya got a $10 head, buy a $10 helmet.

Edit : I gotta $2 helmet. :pinch:

Depending on your point of view about survival in a high impact accident, the other difference between Thermoplastic and Fibreglass in the ability to withstand multiple impacts. I dont mean a fibreglass lid can be reused.. but in the event of the head connecting to say the pavement edge, a wall, and something else all in the same accident,, Thermo plastic is more likely to come apart (the shell) whereas fibreglass 'holes' at the point of impact but the rest of the shells integritiy is 'maintained'. The sacrifice is as Rastus points out, a higher weight on you, which in itself can bring about issues ,,,, its a 'balancing act' but I can assure you the modern helmet is SUBSTANTIALLY lighter than the ones of 20-30 yrs ago.

[Taz]

And how is the 1tonne gear so cheap? How much do the helmets weigh?

1 tonne ?

[GSF]

I've got a Shoei XR1000 and I love it.
Weighs 1100g, very light and well balanced. Good peripheral view, and also there's plenty of viewing angle towards the top for when you're tucked in with your chin on the tank.

Very well ventilated, never gets hot and sweaty in summer. It is loud as fuck but I guess that's the flipside of the good ventilation. Really comfy, can wear it all day long and never get a tired neck/shoulders or any pinched feeling around the head. Really good lid. Also Shoei still has the easiest visor release system that I've come across. Plus I think it's one of the best styled helmets around, just has a really cool shape and design.

They don't make 'em anymore but that means you can get them cheap online as stores are running them out, just means you can't get all sizes and colours. They used to retail for about $800-900 I think, now they are going for half that.

[brp]

1 tonne ?

Its low grade chinese

[iYRe]

"Carbon Fibre Dual Visor Fullface"


•Made from Light weight High Tech thermoplastic ABS (Not Carbon Fibre) :facepalm:

^^ LOL

yeah.. its a carbon fibre "look"

[iYRe]

Its low grade chinese


yep, but they are a fairly decent helmet.. and cheap.. mine at least is comfy, well ventilated, not too noisey, and looks good.

[stormerUK]

Look at the Marushin 999RS 1050g.

[1tonne]

Its low grade chinese

I am not sure if you have ever seen our helmets but if you had you would have seen that they are really good quality helmets. Cheers
PS. I have even had people from the Serious Crash Investigation Unit purchase our helmets for personal use.