Helmet with tinted "glasses"

[hXc]

When MSTRS and yungatart were at the Carterton sprints, they were talking to a KBer, (they don't know who) who has a helmet with a set of tinted "glasses" inside it.

They can be moved up or down with a wheel on the outside. I ride with a tinted visor, 'cause I don't like wearing glasses at all, let alone under a helmet. But this has it's disadvantages (getting caught out later in the day etc).

I'm just wanting to know the brand and model of this helmet. Of course, the KBer in question with this helmet, will be able to tell me, but I don't know who this KBer is. Any information etc is much appreciated.

Thanks.

[sunhuntin]

sounds like a good idea. kinda like a double visor, tint on the outside that can be flipped up as it gets darker, leaving the clear one in its place. or maybe some kind of swapping mechanism, when one is down, the other is up, and they change position when the second is lifted.
of course, the visors would both have to fit the curve of the lid to avoid wind drag.

[hXc]

Nah this little tint thing on the inside. You turn the wheel, and it slides down over your eyes, you turn it the other way, and it slides up, out of the way.

[sAsLEX]

casberg make them

<img src=http://www.motorcycle.co.uk/reviews/images/justissimo_various.jpg>

[Bulldog]

It's called a schuebert (or other spelling) and the kber in question or the one I know who has one is called M1cro...check his profile pic here...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?find=lastposter&t=22163

[Grub]

Nah this little tint thing on the inside. You turn the wheel, and it slides down over your eyes, you turn it the other way, and it slides up, out of the way.

That sounds an awful lot like a military flight helmet. Ag pilots use them too. Did it have large ear bumps (for headphones)?

They're very cool (and expensive) helmets ... not sure if they are legal for bikes or not but would be great for touring with good audio.

I have a lot of trouble with sunstrike and am going to do something about it. I asked Motorad for a tinted strip on the top 1/4 of the visor but they'd never heard of such a thing

Brett

[hXc]

casberg make themNah, wasn't a flip-front, I don't think.


It's called a schuebert (or other spelling) and the kber in question or the one I know who has one is called M1cro...check his profile pic here...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?find=lastposter&t=22163That's what I'm looking for, thanks. Does anyone know of other brands with them?


Did it have large ear bumps (for headphones)?
I have a lot of trouble with sunstrike and am going to do something about it. I asked Motorad for a tinted strip on the top 1/4 of the visor but they'd never heard of such a thing

BrettNo, would have been a standard motorcycle helmet. And that's not a tinted strip, it's a piece of black vinyl. Go to a signwriter (A vinyl one, not a painter) and ask them for a strip of black vinyl across the top of your visor. Should be next to nothing, if not nothing, cost-wise.

[Clivoris]

Try emailing Schuberth@xtra.co.nz or www.schuberth.com. As advertised in Kiwi Rider.

[ninjac]

I'm pretty sure Nolan have a helmet that have what you describe.

[ninjac]

The Nolan Group is introducing for the models N101, N83, N42 and X-1002 the Vision Protection System (VPS), which can also be installed as an accessory to previous versions. The VPS can be assembled to the outside visor in less than one minute and independently raised when not in use. During our testing, the sunscreen has remained very stable in both high and low positions, even at speeds in excess of 200 km/h. The VPS has proved to maintain its original set position when subjected to a variety of riding styles, including head rotation at high speed. The shading and related anti-dazzle effect of the VPS provides an ideal riding environment by back or sunset light. The VPS should be periodically removed as required for cleaning operations.

[Titanium]

I have one and they are just the shizz nizzle ....

[hXc]

I have one and they are just the shizz nizzle ....How much was it? Are they worth it all?

[McJim]

You can get them through AMPS when you come to Auckland - drop Lou girardin a PM and he'll let you know the price.

[xwhatsit]

Schuberth are just about the most flaming expensive helmet ever hahaha. Well, there are probably much more expensive helmets, but they're like $1500, innit? I wouldn't value my head at $1500, lol, and neither would most other people (value my head, that is) ;)

[heyjoe]

I have the Nolan N102 with the extra tinted visor - vision protection system (VPS) which is mounted over top of the normal full size clear full visor. The helmet is similar to the N100 in fit but has the extra VPS and N-com ready set up. The VPS tinted visor is just flicked up or down easily with the fingers as you need it. It stays in the up or down position without any difficulty. The only thing that took me a little while to get used to when the tinted VPS visor was in the down postion was positioning my head so anything I looked at didn't have the bottom edge of the visor in the way as the light and dark line was a bit distracting. I only use it in bright sunny conditions and when its not needed I just flick the VPS visor up and it stays out of the way and I can keep my normal full visor down as they operate independently of each other.

[gijoe1313]

Schuberth are just about the most flaming expensive helmet ever hahaha. Well, there are probably much more expensive helmets, but they're like $1500, innit? I wouldn't value my head at $1500, lol, and neither would most other people (value my head, that is) ;)

Isn't that more than what you paid for your ride? :gob: Mind you, if there was a mil-spec aviation helmet that was road approved, I might just gee-up the dinero 'cause I'm a sucker for things like that! :o

[MD]

Casberg..who was that. sounds like a French perfume.
If it was at the sprints then it was me. If I can post a link then go here or do a KB search for Caberg.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=31921&page=3&highlight=Caberg
Or go to www.caberg.com Or was that caberg-helm.com?
The Nolan has an outside flap that covers the top 1/3 of your visor. The Scuberth's also only comes down part way. Mine has a jetfighter shaped inner visor, that sort of wraps around your nose & cheeks and retracts up into the top of the helmet. Caberg make a flip up as well but I went with the full face. Bit of wind noise at times but other than that it's a fantastic lid. Lots of goodie features. Who cares, I like it and when the light changes the ease with which you can lower or raise the sunshade is fun.
You can't get them in NZ. I had to buy from the UK.
edit- link worked. See p2 of that thread for better pics and the flip up model.

[sAsLEX]

Nah, wasn't a flip-front, I don't think.



meh there is three helmets in that pic of caberg....


Casberg..who was that. sounds like a French perfume.
If it was at the sprints then it was me. If I can post a link then go here or do a KB search for Caberg.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=31921&page=3&highlight=Caberg
Or go to www.caberg.com Or was that caberg-helm.com?


sue me I knew what I meant.
its http://caberg-helm.com/

[Hitcher]

What would be really neat would be a prescription-ground visor. That would obviate the need for the wearing of spectacles and their associated issues, such as fogging in winter...

[hXc]

MD, how much was your Caberg? I like the look of that better than the Schuberth.

[dawnrazor]

HXC PM Lou, he sells the type of helmet you're after at AMPS, I can't remember the make, but he'l;l help ya out...

[sAsLEX]

MD, how much was your Caberg? I like the look of that better than the Schuberth.


The Belfast shop replied. 85 pounds to courier to NZ! That's $255. You might think that's taking the piss but the others were around 78 quid.

The helmet was 99 quid at most of the on-line shops but 90 at Scottimkights who I used.
Still works out better than an up market Italian helmet sold here. Not that we can even get an equivalent here, with internal visor, adjustable length buckles.

Edit: They're going to send mine standard airmail 41 quid


well shit me he says right there

[hXc]

well shit me he says right thereIn NZ dollars? I ain't no pommy git!:shutup:

[sAsLEX]

In NZ dollars? I ain't no pommy git!:shutup:

fuckin lazy youngster these days

heard of google? probally allows you to search for the exchange rate roughly 0.35 from the news I just saw

or www.xe.com !?

[MD]

MD, how much was your Caberg? I like the look of that better than the Schuberth.

To be helpful or not? Now if I help you and you get one, then mine wont be a unique skid lid anymore! I think you might find some UK stores now at GBP90 ($270-$300 then add freight!) Check out the Nolan (about $475?) and contact Lou at AMPS before you decide. Oh, and where did I get mine, Lands for Bags of course.

[NighthawkNZ]

http://www.customlids.co.uk/helmets/schuberth/s1/s1_silver.jpg
http://www.customlids.co.uk/helmets/schuberth/s1/flame_blue_lge.jpg
http://www.customlids.co.uk/helmets/schuberth/concept/concept_silv.gif

http://www.zenreich.com/ZenWeb/motorcycle/helmets.htm

I have the Nolan which has the Sun visor on the out side.. which I like http://www.nolan.it/home.asp Though I would probably prefer one of of the others...

[Sketchy_Racer]

i just use visor inserts.... they work well for me and are cheap

[Lou Girardin]

It's a Schuberth, they're only $999 to $1160, around Shoei/Arai money so NOT the most expensive helmet in the world. The BMW carbon probably has that honour in the bike world.
But the Schuberth are absolutely superb helmets.
Although I still like my Nolan, I'd get a Schuberth C2 if the CFO allowed it. In fact, I might buy her one because she does like her Ipod on the move and the quietness of the C2 would be a real plus for her.