Which helmet?

[firefighter]

You've got a three-sided coin?

Can I borrow it??

Sure......but are'nt all coins three sided?

[pritch]

The Sumoy has a 3 star SHARP rating.
The Shoei has has a 3 star SHARP rating.
The Shark has a 5 star SHARP rating.

So I would take the SHARP hands down.

Well, here we go again...

The Sharp ratings may make sense one day, but that day is yet to come.

For instance, Sharp rate an open face helmet as safe as a full face helmet.
If that makes sense to you I guess you'll be happy buying according to their recommendation.

When the not-so-sharp testers chose the points at which they would test helmets the chin bar was not one of them. But that isn't much more weird than the points they did choose...

[Jonno.]

Well, here we go again...

The Sharp ratings may make sense one day, but that day is yet to come.

For instance, Sharp rate an open face helmet as safe as a full face helmet.
If that makes sense to you I guess you'll be happy buying according to their recommendation.

When the not-so-sharp testers chose the points at which they would test helmets the chin bar was not one of them. But that isn't much more weird than the points they did choose...

Err, if you need a test to tell you if a helmet is half face or full face maybe you should drive a car

NZ/AU standard doesn't test chinbar either.

[p.dath]

Well, here we go again...

The Sharp ratings may make sense one day, but that day is yet to come.

For instance, Sharp rate an open face helmet as safe as a full face helmet.
If that makes sense to you I guess you'll be happy buying according to their recommendation.

When the not-so-sharp testers chose the points at which they would test helmets the chin bar was not one of them. But that isn't much more weird than the points they did choose...

It was based off the COST report, and I guess not many people suffered injuries on the chin. The impact points were simply selected based on the most common head impact points.

Consider your chin comment. What kind of accident is going to result in you coming off your bike *and* hitting your chin? I think those kinds of injuries would be unlikely.

[caseye]

It was based off the COST report, and I guess not many people suffered injuries on the chin. The impact points were simply selected based on the most common head impact points.

Consider your chin comment. What kind of accident is going to result in you coming off your bike *and* hitting your chin? I think those kinds of injuries would be unlikely.

Oh boy!

[sAsLEX]

What was Lorenzo wearing? I would not vote for that one, Nolan.

[Pussy]

I've had a Shoei X-Spirit for the last six years.
I replaced it last week with a new run-out XR1000. The XR1000 is primo! It's quieter than the X-Spirit, a bit lighter, and VERY comfortable.
There are some good deals on XR1000s at the moment.... grab one while they're available

[ital916]

Well, here we go again...

The Sharp ratings may make sense one day, but that day is yet to come.

For instance, Sharp rate an open face helmet as safe as a full face helmet.
If that makes sense to you I guess you'll be happy buying according to their recommendation.

When the not-so-sharp testers chose the points at which they would test helmets the chin bar was not one of them. But that isn't much more weird than the points they did choose...

Well there are different testing standards for both open face and full face helmets. I believe flip face helmets get tested under the open face helmets methods and standards.

[ukusa]

It was based off the COST report, and I guess not many people suffered injuries on the chin. The impact points were simply selected based on the most common head impact points.

Consider your chin comment. What kind of accident is going to result in you coming off your bike *and* hitting your chin? I think those kinds of injuries would be unlikely.

I suggest you re-think that question

[sAsLEX]

I've had a Shoei X-Spirit for the last six years.
I replaced it last week with a new run-out XR1000. The XR1000 is primo! It's quieter than the X-Spirit, a bit lighter, and VERY comfortable.
There are some good deals on XR1000s at the moment.... grab one while they're available

The X spirit is not designed for quiet, the XR 1000/1100 are touring based so are.

The new xspirit has the ability to remove the cheek pieces whilst worn by a medic so if needed they can more easily remove it......

[extGamer]

i prefer the Shark RSR2 , quite comformable for me and that the one i have been using for a while

[firefighter]

Well I finally purchased a new helmet. RF/XR1100 Sever.

Here's some pics below, was taken after the protest ride so not right out of the box but close enough!

The Helmet is a little quieter than my old Suomy Vandal, and about as comfortable. I will still wear ear plugs with it, and it does have a slightly irritating whistle on the left where the visor clip/thing sits, although i'm sure this won't be noticeable with plugs in. It is a little noisier than expected but far from bad.

To be honest it's not much more comfortable than my old Suomy Vandal, but I have tried on the XR1000 and it definitely has a nicer feel.

It has great peripheral vision with the new visor.

There are nice big spaces in the ears for your speakers, and you can comfortably wear glasses if that's your thing.

The wind today gave a great test for the way it sits, and it felt "heavy" against the stronger headwinds.
My bike being an upright style bike I really noticed the buffeting. Head checks were however very easy, and I had no lifting or issues with turning my head, it just kinda felt "heavy" with the stronger winds.

The graphics and paint is superb and the pics do not do it justice. I was a little worried as flames and skulls are'nt really my kind of design preference, but when pulling it out of the box I was pleasantly surprised.

Overall i'm happy with the helmet, it is quieter than my last helmet (which is no great feat as it's notoriously noisy) It has good quality graphics, good ventilation and is comfortable.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/al...ictureid=34579

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/al...ictureid=34578

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/al...ictureid=34577

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/al...ictureid=34576

[firefighter]

Bump for those who were interested.....

[scracha]

Personally, I fit Shoei and I'm finally getting one next year. Om nom nom.

Got a Shoei head meeself but I could never justify another one after having successfully tested out 3 Shark helmets. I honestly believe the Shark anti-scratch visor (is an option on their cheaper S500 and 650 models) is the best on the market. Mine has a few ickle dents from stones hitting it at speed but none of the associated scratch marks. My ridiculously expensive Shoei visor is scratched to hell in comparison.

[Gizzit]

I'm on my second Shoei XR1000. I am biased obviously .... as they fit me real well, but I do think they are a very nice helmet.

I have owned a Shark (can't remember which model now ... ), and it was a good quality helmet, but I found it a bit noisy. It wasn't a top of the range Shark though.