Shark Helmets

[Naki]

Hi.

New to this forum.

Need to buy a new helmet.

Would appreciate your input on helemts, especially Shark. I have read the thread on the Shoei helmets and I am wondering how the Shark measures up against them.

Cheers.

[McJim]

Buy a helmet that actually fits your head shape.

Try them on and get the best of the helmets that fit (everyone's head shape is different but people get fixated on size alone - don't fall into that trap)

I've only got experience with budget helmets and I've never had an off where my head touched the ground but I'm serious about the head shape thing...the most expensive helmet in the world won't do you any good if it doeasn't fit the shape of your head.

[Fatjim]

I'm with McJim, but colour is important too.

[vifferman]

Apparently, Shark helmets can be very hard to get bits (visors, screws, vents, etc.) for.
Or so I've heard.
Plus they're French! WHo'd buy from the Froggies?!?

Oh wait... we've got two French cars... scratch that...

[placidfemme]

Hi.

New to this forum.

Need to buy a new helmet.

Would appreciate your input on helemts, especially Shark. I have read the thread on the Shoei helmets and I am wondering how the Shark measures up against them.

Cheers.

Hey... I don't know much in regards to Shark vs Shoei as I've never owned a Shoei...

But I have a Shark hemlet, and they are great. There was a shipment that came in with faulty visors (they peeled) but those can be replaced for free under warantee...

Good luck with your helmet shopping

[Dazza]

I've got a fat head, or so I've been told and bought a shark and have covered around 15000k's in it and find it a very comfortable helmet,have had Nolan,Bell,HJC & Suomy helmets & my Shark is not the top of the range, one or 2 down from the top and I'm more than happy with it. I take it you'll be getting it from Mach1 as they're the agent in NP.

[alley cat]

Ive got a shark rsx and its fantastic. Really nice fit, no fog and good ventilation.
Nice and quiet too

[robertydog]

Ive got a shark RSX as well and have no complaints. and skirtster gal is right. No fogging of the visor and great ventilation. I have both a clear and dark visor and can change them pretty quick due to the fastening system they have on them.

[ZeroIndex]

I like the design/look of some of the Shark helmets, but those damn frenchy's don't make them in 'proper' sizes (aka XXL & XXXL), so I've just stuck with the HJC brand, who make 'proper' sized & resonably priced helmets..

[SPman]

Nothing wrong with Shark. Ive just got a Shark RSF2 Race, as replacement for an Arai NR2- its a great helmet- good quality, quieter than the Arai, although I miss the little vents Arai have on their visors. Have also got an HJC AC10 Aaron Yates replica. The Shark is slightly heavier, but better quality. One thing I have done though, is to run a strip of tape across the top of the visor to help combat sunstrike- the Shark visor seems to extend slightly higher than some others. Also the visor detach system is brilliant - so much easier and more positive than the Arai or HJC
The vents on the RSF do tend to catch Locusts....legs and things sticking out all over the helmet after a run, but, that shouldn't worry NZ'ers

[mstriumph]

Have had both .......... prefer the Shark BUT besides being good quality and great graphics it also fit my head better than anything i've tried so far

............ heads differ, helmets differ ...... best to try on every helmet you can and buy the one that fits YOU most comfortably



yes - i KNOW it's French .... but i'm prepared to overlook it JUST THIS ONCE!

[Dazza]

The vents on the RSF do tend to catch Locusts....legs and things sticking out all over the helmet after a run, but, that shouldn't worry NZ'ers

Except for bloody bumble bees

[Disco Dan]

think about weight also, you get what you pay for. Have a Shoei XR1000 and VERY light weight, and very quiet too. Got a cheap HJC helmet and that is very heavy (compared to my Shoei) and it feels poorly made.

Try on a few dif brands to get your head shape, then look within the brand for your size, then choose your design!

[Postie]

The Sharks are designed more for the European shaped head, WTF that means, but thats what I was told. I tried a few helmets on, the normal Shoei, Arai, Suomy, HJC and so on, when I tried the Shark, it was like it was made for my nuggin. I have never had such a good fit before. I got the RSX, 3 mm visor and it will never fog up. I have not had problems getting parts for it either. I just get them from Cycletreads.
As McJim already said, you must try lids on and then decide which one you want, forget about who makes it, so long as it fits well. Try a couple of different shops and you will get different advise, but most of it will be good.

[Colapop]

I've got a Shark RSF2. I like it. It has a good shape and fits well. I like the easily removable visor and clip together chim strap. It could have more/better vents but aside from that it's good. It was sold to me (by Kerry - now at TSS) as having crumple type interior, designed to absorb impact rather transfer it to you head. I haven't tried landing on my head so I'm not sure if that aspect works. As said though good graphics too.
http://www.shark-helmets.com/