Choosing a motorcycle helmet

[p.dath]

For those keen on a long read (sorry ...), I've written a blog entry all about motorcycle helmets.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/en...orcycle-Helmet

[onearmedbandit]

What about weight distrubition? Arai make a big deal about this, saying that overall weight (within reason) is almost less critical then the spread of the weight over the helmet. Also you may want to make mention about different markets (ie Asia) having different shell shapes to suit the market, so buying a 'well-priced' helmet from Japan may not be a smart move.

[p.dath]

What about weight distrubition? Arai make a big deal about this, saying that overall weight (within reason) is almost less critical then the spread of the weight over the helmet. Also you may want to make mention about different markets (ie Asia) having different shell shapes to suit the market, so buying a 'well-priced' helmet from Japan may not be a smart move.

Your definatelty right about the inner shape of the helmet varying to suit the noggin.

I'm under the impression that overall is not so important, however I haven't hear the weight distribution argument before. Do you know of any tests that have been done (by someone other than Arai) that might back this claim up?

[NZsarge]

I think more than the weight distribution when talking about Arai helmets it's about varying densities in the EPS liner at various places in the helmet.

[firefighter]

A lot of work gone in there. I dunno what the sharp obsession is though, I just wear what the gp riders wear, and some of them are'nt even rated by sharp.

You could miss out on a good helmet because it has'nt been tested by sharp.

[nodrog:Me]

..... so buying a 'well-priced' helmet from Japan may not be a smart move.

it would be if you are japanese.

[duckonin]

For those keen on a long read (sorry ...), I've written a blog entry all about motorcycle helmets.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/en...orcycle-Helmet

I seem to of read the same material elsewhere...

[onearmedbandit]

I think more than the weight distribution when talking about Arai helmets it's about varying densities in the EPS liner at various places in the helmet.

Nah, it apparently is about better weight distribution over the helmet to reduce fatigue.

An Arai doesn't just feel good for an hour or so. It's made to feel good all day — and to keep feeling good for years, long after cheap helmets have become loose and shabby. You can't always see the reasons why, but they're there: lower weight from proprietary aerospace fiberglass. Lower center of gravity and better weight distribution to reduce fatigue.

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[CHOPPA]

Its easy just go the shelf and pick up the one that says SHOEI

[onearmedbandit]

Its easy just go the shelf and pick up the one that says SHOEI

This message brought to you by Choppa's sponsers. Now you're going to tell me you're not sponsered by them and you pay for them yourself because they're the best helmet...

[NZsarge]

Nah, it apparently is about better weight distribution over the helmet to reduce fatigue.

Oh ok, never seen any reference to weight distribution in any of the blurb on Arai helmets but never the less it makes sense, funny you know though, I find my RX7 GP more fatiguing to wear than my Chaser mind you they do say it is first and foremost a race helmet...

[onearmedbandit]

Oh ok, never seen any reference to weight distribution in any of the blurb on Arai helmets but never the less it makes sense, funny you know though, I find my RX7 GP more fatiguing to wear than my Chaser mind you they do say it is first and foremost a race helmet...

Actually that was one of the reasons I didn't go for an RX7 or their ilk, rather the Viper GT. The road-based helmets offer superior extended comfort, better sound deadening and better ventilation.

[p.dath]

A lot of work gone in there. I dunno what the sharp obsession is though, I just wear what the gp riders wear, and some of them are'nt even rated by sharp.

You could miss out on a good helmet because it has'nt been tested by sharp.

I have an unnecessary dislike of SNELL because of an over-reliance people place on it. And I especially dislike how they set the "g" threshold equal to the point of death. What's the point in setting a limit to 300g if that is the same point that you die? What kind of protection is that?

Weather a helmet has been tested by SHARP or not does not make it a good or bad helmet ... but at least I know how it stacks up against other helmets.

Its easy just go the shelf and pick up the one that says SHOEI

SHOEI is a well known and respected brand - but also attracts a price tag to match. If someone is on a budget they can get a much cheaper helmet with similar levels of protection.

ps. I personally own a SHOEI.

[Latte]

I have an unnecessary dislike of SHARP because of an over-reliance people place on it. And I especially dislike how they set the "g" threshold equal to the point of death. What's the point in setting a limit to 300g if that is the same point that you die? What kind of protection is that?

Weather a helmet has been tested by SHARP or not does not make it a good or bad helmet ... but at least I know how it stacks up against other helmets.



SHOEI is a well known and respected brand - but also attracts a price tag to match. If someone is on a budget they can get a much cheaper helmet with similar levels of protection.

ps. I personally own a SHOEI.

Typo? You seemed to be anti Snell, and pro sharp in you're blog.

Also you should add in the bit about DOT standards only being valid for helmets manufactured (and sold?) in the US ?

Otherwise not bad, feels like a copy and paste from a bunch of websites

[avgas]

I must be one of those simple folks who buys something that looks good, works good and fits good.