new helmet...whats a good choice for a woman??

**Beemer** · 5th October 2005, 08:10

Originally Posted by vifferman

I thought you'd think that about the Shoei.

But what do you think about that strap retainer on the helmet? My wife can't get hers to clip on, so she just tucks the end of the strap inside her collar. I suspect it'll ease up with use, but it seems pretty dumb and hard to use compared to the "mild" (not very sticky) velcro tab on the end of my AGV's strap.

Yeah, that strap retainer is a pain in the bum! Why they couldn't have some kind of dome there rather than requiring you to notch a narrow plastic clip into the gap between the D-rings is beyond me! In the beginning I just couldn't get it to clip in so I would tuck the strap up inside the helmet. Unfortunately it would invariably come loose and end up banging on the helmet, so now I make the effort and I am finding it is getting easier because I roughly know where it clips into now.

**vifferman** · 5th October 2005, 08:14

Originally Posted by LB

.As far as I'm aware, there's no real difference between men and women's heads, except as noted above that some women may have smaller heads (not even going to think about the "smaller brain" issue.....)

No worries - the current research suggests women have smaller brains, but their 'grey matter' is sort of used more. (I was going to say "more dense" but that opens a whole new can of grey goop...)

Originally Posted by LB

Remember the old Bell ad?

"If you've got a $10 head then wear a $10 helmet".
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Yeah, but I have trouble finding a $43.27 helmet, so I usually end up over-capitalising.

**Goblin** · 5th October 2005, 09:40

I had a Shoei for 9 years and thought it was the ultimate lid, until I got my SportIntegral earlier this year. I know its BMW brand so cost a little more but it is THE best helmet I have ever worn. Its light, comfy and quiet, dont need ear-plugs. Was very tight to start with but has worn to the shape of my head. I truely recomend you try one of these.

**Rashika** · 5th October 2005, 09:42

Originally Posted by Goblin

I had a Shoei for 9 years and thought it was the ultimate lid, until I got my SportIntegral earlier this year. I know its BMW brand so cost a little more but it is THE best helmet I have ever worn. Its light, comfy and quiet, dont need ear-plugs. Was very tight to start with but has worn to the shape of my head. I truely recomend you try one of these.

hmm...do you have a link to any websites with it? It is not one I have seen anywhere

**Goblin** · 5th October 2005, 09:52

Originally Posted by Rashika

hmm...do you have a link to any websites with it? It is not one I have seen anywhere

Try www.bmw.co.nz There may be information or links on there.
There must be a BMW dealer in your area...go and see them and ask about the SportIntegral.

**Posh Tourer :P** · 6th October 2005, 05:55

no one has recommended a purple one yet??

**Rashika** · 6th October 2005, 07:09

Originally Posted by Posh Tourer :P

no one has recommended a purple one yet??

oooooo I'd love a purple one...but dunno if it would go well with black/white/orange of my bike

**vifferman** · 6th October 2005, 07:25

Originally Posted by Goblin

I had a Shoei for 9 years and thought it was the ultimate lid, until I got my SportIntegral earlier this year. I know its BMW brand so cost a little more but it is THE best helmet I have ever worn.

Is it actually a Schuberth, like the BMW System X helmets?
I had a look at the new Schuberth helmets Kery has at Motohaus, and they had some pretty kewl features (like flip-down sun visor), but were a bit weird, quite different in design and features to almost every other helmet on the market.

**Goblin** · 6th October 2005, 09:09

Originally Posted by vifferman

Is it actually a Schuberth, like the BMW System X helmets?
I had a look at the new Schuberth helmets Kery has at Motohaus, and they had some pretty kewl features (like flip-down sun visor), but were a bit weird, quite different in design and features to almost every other helmet on the market.

No, it's a SportIntegral, but a flip-down visor sounds like the buisness. I will have to invest in a tinted visor for summer.