Helmet Preference

[Jim21680_imp]

I recently replaced my 7-year old Arai Vector with another Arai, the Signet-Q. I have a big, long-oval head, and this thing fits just about perfectly. At $550 bucks, the Signet is a step above the Vector II, but not quite at the top-of-the-line for Arai.

I also tried on the RF-1200, which would've been my first Shoei. I really, really, REALLY wanted to like it, but the shape just wasn't for me. Nonetheless, it's an awesome helmet, and worth a try for anyone with an appropriately-shaped skull.

The very first thing I noticed about my new Arai (and especially with the RF-1200) is how much lighter helmets have gotten in recent years. The difference is amazing, and it fully convinced me that buying a new helmet every 5-7 years really is worth it. $550 bucks spread over 7 years is about 20 cents a day. I can live with that.

For anyone this applies to: Go ahead...ditch the cheap stuff and treat yourself!