07-31-2020, 08:53 AM
Just placed the order.
Will take a while to arrive because these aren't sold in the U.S.
I discovered the U.S. helmets are built differently than the ROW.
Apparently the U.S. is firmer foam, intended for high speed crashes, at the cost of impact absorption at lower speed.
But- it also appears the U.S. is about to change their testing and ratings to something close to the softer insides the rest of the world is using.
I loved my old Qwest...and looked long and hard at the Neotec II... but decided even though the flip up and inner sun visor would be fun... I didn't need the extra weight, extra cost, and potential of helmet opening in a crash.
So I researched and bought a Shoei Glamster, and appreciate it's look and simplicity. Seems to test well, and still has a pinlock insert included.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iHj2Y9X3LU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pC0YlMqTW94
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnK6hX5vqCE
Will take a while to arrive because these aren't sold in the U.S.
I discovered the U.S. helmets are built differently than the ROW.
Apparently the U.S. is firmer foam, intended for high speed crashes, at the cost of impact absorption at lower speed.
But- it also appears the U.S. is about to change their testing and ratings to something close to the softer insides the rest of the world is using.
I loved my old Qwest...and looked long and hard at the Neotec II... but decided even though the flip up and inner sun visor would be fun... I didn't need the extra weight, extra cost, and potential of helmet opening in a crash.
So I researched and bought a Shoei Glamster, and appreciate it's look and simplicity. Seems to test well, and still has a pinlock insert included.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iHj2Y9X3LU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pC0YlMqTW94
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnK6hX5vqCE