I previously had a Shoei xr1000 med, and changed to a Shoei GT air med, again the fit was perfect in med for both models.
The Shoei GT was so comfy compared to the old helmet, with new nicer lining, and the snug fit around the neck which should cut back on some noise..though i always wear earplugs anyway.
I really noticed how the helmet had alot of room out front of my chin compared to old where I felt my nose and face was alot closer to the shield.
I like the idea of a built in sun visor instead of carrying a extra tinted shield around with me, plus the pinlock shield is much bigger on this sheild compared to my old helment where the pinlock edge seemed to position itself right where I was wanted to see out on the style of bike I own.
I've now travelled with the Shoei GT air for approx 5000kms and the helmet is still very comfortable and the two personal bug bears I have with this helmet are... I find it noisey ..even with ear plugs which could be due to the shield on my naked style bike, or the air vent ontop of the helmet, i only say this becasue if I tip my head slightly forward when riding the noise is reduced.
The other is the sun visor, I find when using it and the clear shield together objects in the distance are less clear. It could be the gap between the drop down visor and the clear shield causes distortion. When using the clear shield only visibility is fine. So although I like the idea of the drop down visor I don't like comprising visiblity. I may consider buying a tinted shield in the future for this helmet.
Just remember... "wherever you go, there you are" .....Buckaroo Banzai 1984
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