It's official! I'm a mutant! XS helmet too big!

**p.dath** · 29th August 2009, 16:56

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

I'd go for a good fit and then get the cheapest. It still passed the NZ standard or it can't be sold here.

I guess that's a personal choice - price or greater safety. If you find the minimum acceptable standard defined by our law as okay then definitely shop on price. Let me re-phrase that - there is nothing wrong with the minimum standard persee, it's just a choice of weather you want to exceed it.

My personal preference, I'd rather have a higher safety rating. Head injuries are particularly difficult to recover from.

**James Deuce** · 29th August 2009, 17:23

Originally Posted by p.dath

I guess that's a personal choice - price or greater safety. If you find the minimum acceptable standard defined by our law as okay then definitely shop on price. Let me re-phrase that - there is nothing wrong with the minimum standard persee, it's just a choice of weather you want to exceed it.

My personal preference, I'd rather have a higher safety rating. Head injuries are particularly difficult to recover from.

You, my friend, NEED to read this.

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/ge...iew/index.html

That is the article I refer to when talking about helmet "safety".

Motorcyclist Magazine lost all their advertising from Shoei and Arai over that. Helmets shouldn't be designed to pass tests OR meet standards. They should be designed to act as an exoskeletal impact mitigation device.

**Owl** · 29th August 2009, 17:44

Originally Posted by Ms Piggy

Yeah, I was kinds trying to avoid paying Shoei prices but might have to bite the bullet. After all, my head does kinda come in useful at times.

Just a possible option Ms Piggy?

We have a XS Shoei Raid II here that is no longer used. Its just over 2 years old, but mint and has hardly been used. My partner bought it for occasional pillion purposes, but found it a little too tight and gave her a headache. She purchased an Arai Chaser nearly 6 months ago, so it has sat in a box since then.
It hasn't been dropped and it would be pretty bloody cheap. You'd be welcome to check it out and try it for size.

**Ms Piggy** · 29th August 2009, 17:53

Originally Posted by Owl

Just a possible option Ms Piggy?

Have sent ya a PM.

**Jonno.** · 29th August 2009, 17:55

Snell has been around since before those helmets where as SHARP ratings were given after those most (if not all) of those helmets were already in production, ie they weren't designed to pass SHARP.

I definitely gave it a look when buying and wouldn't trust a one or two star helmet.

**James Deuce** · 29th August 2009, 18:19

Originally Posted by buzzinowt

Snell has been around since before those helmets where as SHARP ratings were given after those most (if not all) of those helmets were already in production, ie they weren't designed to pass SHARP.

I definitely gave it a look when buying and wouldn't trust a one or two star helmet.

Nothing is designed to pass SHARP. It ISN'T a standard. It is a Government Agency Testing Regime.

Read that article I posted above.

**chanceyy** · 29th August 2009, 18:38

Originally Posted by Owl

Just a possible option Ms Piggy?

We have a XS Shoei Raid II here that is no longer used. Its just over 2 years old, but mint and has hardly been used. My partner bought it for occasional pillion purposes, but found it a little too tight and gave her a headache. She purchased an Arai Chaser nearly 6 months ago, so it has sat in a box since then.
It hasn't been dropped and it would be pretty bloody cheap. You'd be welcome to check it out and try it for size.

good on ya Al

I would bling you if I could but hell I have a few to catch up on

Originally Posted by Ms Piggy

Have sent ya a PM.

so a ride to Palmy is it Cathy ??

**Ms Piggy** · 29th August 2009, 18:44

Originally Posted by chanceyy

so a ride to Palmy is it Cathy ??

Could be Sandra, I'll just check out a few local options but it's not an unfeasible option cos him indoors mother is in D'virke. Will let ya know if we're passing through.

**chanceyy** · 29th August 2009, 18:49

Originally Posted by Ms Piggy

Could be Sandra, I'll just check out a few local options but it's not an unfeasible option cos him indoors mother is in D'virke. Will let ya know if we're passing through.

hmm or I might make my way up to palmy as well .. its always good to catch up with Al & Tracey for coffee (& a hug) and we can always get some more bytches to turn up

**Owl** · 29th August 2009, 18:54

Originally Posted by chanceyy

(& a hug)

Grrrr

**chanceyy** · 29th August 2009, 19:01

Originally Posted by Owl

Grrrr

it does not hurt that much

**Ms Piggy** · 29th August 2009, 19:11

Originally Posted by chanceyy

hmm or I might make my way up to palmy as well .. its always good to catch up with Al & Tracey for coffee (& a hug) and we can always get some more bytches to turn up

Hmmmmm, I like your idea!

**Pegasus** · 29th August 2009, 19:14

Originally Posted by chanceyy

hmm or I might make my way up to palmy as well .. its always good to catch up with Al & Tracey for coffee (& a hug) and we can always get some more bytches to turn up

Hey "Huggy Chick" Yeah a catch up would be good.

back at ya.