06-20-2017, 01:01 AM
That has to be the ugliest most ridiculous helmet I have ever seen.
Naturally I bought one yesterday. What can I say I'm a sucker for the underdog.
I don't own or like electronics (no gps, IPOD, IPAD or "I" anything and my cell phone is 10 years old doesn't even have a camera) but I can't help myself when it comes to motorcycle gear. I have so many helmets, gloves, jackets and boots it's not funny. I hadn't expected the local multi-line dealer to have any of these in stock as new/different stuff doesn't always go over big around here. When I saw them after reading this thread I took that as a sign from god and bought one. I got the Ratnik Camo Phantom as they were sold out of the solid black - I would have preferred the black but didn't want to wait for the next shipment.
Only a short ride so far so a full report will have to wait, but initial thoughts:
Fitment - true to size, I take an XL in most helmets and the XL fit me perfectly. It is a bit cramped around the ears (due to the design of being able to downsize into a 3/4) but it wasn't uncomfortable and I have relatively big ears. Time will tell on a long trip.
Construction - feels very solid and seems very well made. The detachable system is easy to use and attaches to the helmet in a positive way.
Noise - I only tried it in the 3/4 mode and it was no noisier than any other 3/4 helmet I have had.
Wind - I was worried that too much wind would bleed into my eyes under the flip down visor in the 3/4 mode, but that was not the case at all. I had the bike up to 140kph and the helmet and visor felt great.
I'll be honest, I think this helmet is pretty cool due to the engineering and design that went into it and it is different looking (which I like) but the only real benefits it would have over a modular helmet is weight and ability to ride over 100kph in the "open" position which is uncomfortable in my KBC FFR.
Having said that - I really like it so far. It seems most on-line retailers are sold out of most sizes so it must be popular.
Naturally I bought one yesterday. What can I say I'm a sucker for the underdog.
I don't own or like electronics (no gps, IPOD, IPAD or "I" anything and my cell phone is 10 years old doesn't even have a camera) but I can't help myself when it comes to motorcycle gear. I have so many helmets, gloves, jackets and boots it's not funny. I hadn't expected the local multi-line dealer to have any of these in stock as new/different stuff doesn't always go over big around here. When I saw them after reading this thread I took that as a sign from god and bought one. I got the Ratnik Camo Phantom as they were sold out of the solid black - I would have preferred the black but didn't want to wait for the next shipment.
Only a short ride so far so a full report will have to wait, but initial thoughts:
Fitment - true to size, I take an XL in most helmets and the XL fit me perfectly. It is a bit cramped around the ears (due to the design of being able to downsize into a 3/4) but it wasn't uncomfortable and I have relatively big ears. Time will tell on a long trip.
Construction - feels very solid and seems very well made. The detachable system is easy to use and attaches to the helmet in a positive way.
Noise - I only tried it in the 3/4 mode and it was no noisier than any other 3/4 helmet I have had.
Wind - I was worried that too much wind would bleed into my eyes under the flip down visor in the 3/4 mode, but that was not the case at all. I had the bike up to 140kph and the helmet and visor felt great.
I'll be honest, I think this helmet is pretty cool due to the engineering and design that went into it and it is different looking (which I like) but the only real benefits it would have over a modular helmet is weight and ability to ride over 100kph in the "open" position which is uncomfortable in my KBC FFR.
Having said that - I really like it so far. It seems most on-line retailers are sold out of most sizes so it must be popular.