Helmet options?

**tigertim20** · 19th October 2015, 20:22

Im looking for a new helmet - but I dont really keep up with all the new tech etc with newer products, so im hoping for some suggestion around what some good options might be.
I do the occasional road ride and the odd trackday - not daily use.
I really want it to be comfortable and lightweight - really my only 2 major sticking points

I dont care whether it has additional internal tinted visors etc - but im not opposed to them either if the helmet is a good option.
I dont have $700+ to spend, but I value my skull a little more than just a $99 cheapy too.

I have no issue buying last years' model if its a tad cheaper - I dont need the absolute latest/greatest.

if anyone knows of ome good options that might be worth my time to check out, Id appreciate suggestions!

**Shaun Harris** · 19th October 2015, 20:25

ignoe this place, and go into a large shop, and check them all out your self man.

**AllanB** · 19th October 2015, 20:52

I have either a Arai or HJC head. Fit fit and fit are important - does not matter what 'name' brand it is or the fancy graphics if it does not fit right.

I have run HJC helmets for many years now - current is a HJC FG-17. Light, well ventilated, removable/washable inner and quiet (for a helmet). I highly recommend them. If you have a HJC head

**CHOPPA** · 19th October 2015, 21:20

Those Shoei NXRs are a nice helmet

**Oakie** · 19th October 2015, 21:57

Originally Posted by AllanB

I have either a Arai or HJC head. Fit fit and fit are important - does not matter what 'name' brand it is or the fancy graphics if it does not fit right.

I have run HJC helmets for many years now - current is a HJC FG-17. Light, well ventilated, removable/washable inner and quiet (for a helmet). I highly recommend them. If you have a HJC head

What he said. Whatever fits best. I too have an HJC head (which is just as well as I have an HJC budget).

**Badgermat** · 19th October 2015, 22:46

Rule 1 of helmet buying - fit matters more than price.
Rule 2 of helmet buying - take a look at http://sharp.direct.gov.uk and notice that the Box BX1 (about $100) gets a better score than the Shoei GT-Air ($750).

bm (wearer of Arai helmet despite price and shitty Sharp rating).

**Erelyes** · 20th October 2015, 00:20

Originally Posted by Badgermat

Rule 1 of helmet buying - fit matters more than price.
Rule 2 of helmet buying - take a look at http://sharp.direct.gov.uk and notice that the Box BX1 (about $100) gets a better score than the Shoei GT-Air ($750).

bm (wearer of Arai helmet despite price and shitty Sharp rating).

Rule 3 - take ratings with a grain of salt. The SHARP rating is a better one but far from perfect. I have 'heard' (i.e. also take what I'm saying with a grain of salt) that it can result in a helmet that is 'too hard'. So I view 3, 4, and 5 star helmets all more or less equally. They do have some good advice at http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/content/how-fit-your-helmet.

Rule 4 - if they don't wear a brand in MotoGP/Moto2/Moto3, I won't wear it. Current list is - AGV, Airoh, Arai, HJC, KYT*, LS2**, Nolan, Scorpion, Shark, Shoei, Suomy, X-lite. You don't have to wear the same model as the GP rider (if you can find it!), it just indicates the company isn't shit...
* - Iannone
** - Baz

**Moise** · 20th October 2015, 03:10

Fit is the main thing. Go somewhere that has a good range and try on a whole lot of helmets until you find something that fits snugly and is comfortable.

I have a Shoei head unfortunately ...

**Big Dog** · 20th October 2015, 10:19

Originally Posted by Badgermat

Rule 1 of helmet buying - fit matters more than price.
Rule 2 of helmet buying - take a look at http://sharp.direct.gov.uk and notice that the Box BX1 (about $100) gets a better score than the Shoei GT-Air ($750).

bm (wearer of Arai helmet despite price and shitty Sharp rating).

The biggest thing you won't get from a $100 helmet that meets the standard is durability.
Some are even comfortable but corners were cut. Either in assembly or materials.

Fit is king.
I have bought a $1000 helmet for one son because he just didn't fit anything else.
Other son felt the $200 job was a better fit.

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**Runty** · 23rd October 2015, 07:23

Originally Posted by AllanB

I have either a Arai or HJC head. Fit fit and fit are important - does not matter what 'name' brand it is or the fancy graphics if it does not fit right.

I have run HJC helmets for many years now - current is a HJC FG-17. Light, well ventilated, removable/washable inner and quiet (for a helmet). I highly recommend them. If you have a HJC head

How bizarre - I wore Shoei's for years - Arai's never fit me very well - but now I also have drifted to a HJC FG17
Maybe one of the smacks to the head across the years has reshaped it??

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**Maha** · 23rd October 2015, 17:58

It used to be KBC or nothing for me, but a couple of years ago I bought a HJC-FS11. It has the air pump system but ...don't use it. I tried one on first and bought one from a wholesaler who had the graphic I was looking for.