Buying helmet online

**Nat** · 8th February 2013, 19:35

I'm quite particular in what I want in my new helmet, and I think I found the best helmet to meet my needs. Tried it on, fits perfectly, but the only problem is it had a gay clip thing instead of proper double D rings. Then I happened to be online and found I can buy the same helmet online, but it has the double D rings I love. Perfect! But my question is, will it be the same helmet, or are the shapes/ fitting/ sizes different for each market?

Here's a link in case your wondering. http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/shoei-neotec-helmet

So my choice is to buy online and get exactly the helmet I want, or to buy locally and have to buy some other helmet. I would much prefer to buy a helmet locally because it's so important to get one that fits perfectly.

Views?

**bosslady** · 8th February 2013, 19:48

hmm I'm not sure but I do agree with you. my helmet has the clicky thingy and it's a damn pain in the arse wish I had d rings

**frogfeaturesFZR** · 8th February 2013, 20:03

Originally Posted by bosslady

hmm I'm not sure but I do agree with you. my helmet has the clicky thingy and it's a damn pain in the arse wish I had d rings

Thats what he said too !

I imagine it'll be the same helmet FWIW

**Madness** · 8th February 2013, 20:07

Originally Posted by bosslady

hmm I'm not sure but I do agree with you. my helmet has the clicky thingy and it's a damn pain in the arse wish I had d rings

Didn't you check that when you bought all your gear online without giving local retailers a chance?

**Kickaha** · 8th February 2013, 20:11

Originally Posted by bosslady

my helmet has the clicky thingy and it's a damn pain in the arse wish I had d rings

Clicky thing is far superior to D rings for doing up and undoing, especially with gloves on

**bosslady** · 8th February 2013, 20:11

Originally Posted by Madness

Didn't you check that when you bought all your gear online without giving local retailers a chance?

Haha EH WRONG

I bought the helmet at cyclespot Honda (where I've subsequently spent more money). But being a newbie I didn't realise the pros vs cons of different connections ya know?

**bosslady** · 8th February 2013, 20:13

Originally Posted by Kickaha

Clicky thing is far superior to D rings for doing up and undoing, especially with gloves on

agreed but I always fit my helmet before I fit my gloves so no big diff

**FJRider** · 8th February 2013, 20:14

Originally Posted by Nat

Here's a link in case your wondering. http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/shoei-neotec-helmet

You did notice this bit on that site .. ???

Note: Due to manufacturer restrictions, Shoei products can only be shipped to addresses within the United States

**nzspokes** · 8th February 2013, 20:26

Originally Posted by Nat

will it be the same helmet, or are the shapes/ fitting/ sizes different for each market?

Helmets can be biased on different head shapes for different markets. Im not sure for Shoei but I know Bell uses both a American and European head shapes.

**FJRider** · 8th February 2013, 20:47

Originally Posted by bosslady

agreed but I always fit my helmet before I fit my gloves so no big diff

There ARE times the helmet HAS to come off fast. And you WILL know the visor won't open far enough ...

Trust me on this ...

**bosslady** · 8th February 2013, 20:49

Originally Posted by FJRider

There ARE times the helmet HAS to come off fast. And you WILL know the visor won't open far enough ...

Trust me on this ...

ahh I don't want to ask... lol

**FJRider** · 8th February 2013, 20:57

Originally Posted by bosslady

ahh I don't want to ask... lol

I think you get the idea though ...

And if you only do it once in your life ... you may consider it (later) too often.

just don't ask how I know this ...

**Nat** · 8th February 2013, 20:59

Originally Posted by FJRider

You did notice this bit on that site .. ???

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Helmets can be biased on different head shapes for different markets. Im not sure for Shoei but I know Bell uses both a American and European head shapes.

Ah thanks guys, looks like I'll be buying locally for sure then. IMO you have to be 100% sure it fits so the risk of a different shape is too risky for me.

Now to find another helmet I love.

As for D rings vs chippy things - personal preference I guess. For me it's invaluable to be able to maximise safety by doing up the strap perfectly tight every time. Clips just don't give you that exact control for perfect fit...

**nzspokes** · 8th February 2013, 21:03

Originally Posted by Nat

Ah thanks guys, looks like I'll be buying locally for sure then. IMO you have to be 100% sure it fits so the risk of a different shape is too risky for me.

Now to find another helmet I love.

As for D rings vs chippy things - personal preference I guess. For me it's invaluable to be able to maximise safety by doing up the strap perfectly tight every time. Clips just don't give you that exact control for perfect fit...

I have a LS2 with a clip thing that's adjustable. I can have it as tight as I want it.

**FJRider** · 8th February 2013, 21:12

Originally Posted by Nat

As for D rings vs chippy things - personal preference I guess. For me it's invaluable to be able to maximise safety by doing up the strap perfectly tight every time. Clips just don't give you that exact control for perfect fit...

I thought the same ... but my helmet has no issues staying tight. It hasn't fallen off yet.

How many years of wearing a helmet have you had .. ???