Helmet Preference

[branew_imp]

Curious as to what type of helmet is everyone riding with?
One thing I noticed is how dirty all mine are after I snapped this pic.

 

[kenfyoozed_imp]

I have full face helmets. I would love to be able to use a half helmet in summer months, but for some reason I can't breath at any speeds over 40mph with my face in the wind. Plus I am kinda attached to my face and would like to keep it in event of an accident. That being said, I am looking for a new helmet. Full face, light weight, internal sun visor, fog free, and quiet.....Not asking for much huh?

 

[yetanotherGerman_imp]

I have full face helmets. I would love to be able to use a half helmet in summer months, but for some reason I can't breath at any speeds over 40mph with my face in the wind. Plus I am kinda attached to my face and would like to keep it in event of an accident. That being said, I am looking for a new helmet. Full face, light weight, internal sun visor, fog free, and quiet.....Not asking for much huh?

Sounds like the new Shoei to me.

 

[Smiler_imp]

My full face helmet is an Arai Quantum, expense but a really good fit, large visor and good ventilation.

My other helmet is a Shark Raw, good for short trips on B roads in the warmer months

 

[lagoje_imp]

HJC modular. I find anything other than a full face too noisy.


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[kenfyoozed_imp]

I have full face helmets. I would love to be able to use a half helmet in summer months, but for some reason I can't breath at any speeds over 40mph with my face in the wind. Plus I am kinda attached to my face and would like to keep it in event of an accident. That being said, I am looking for a new helmet. Full face, light weight, internal sun visor, fog free, and quiet.....Not asking for much huh?

Sounds like the new Shoei to me.

Sounds like the new Shoei to me.

I have been pointed to the Shoei GT-Air, but I read conflicting reviews. Some owners say not worth the extra money when compared helmets with like features.

 

[HikerToo_imp]

After trying 4 or 5 Shoei helmets this past summer, I ended up with 2, both have built in extra sun shield that comes down.
Shoe GT Air w/pin lock
Shoei GT-Air II Helmet (LG) - RevZilla
Shoei J-Cruise 3/4 with shield for warmer weather riding
Shop Open Face Motorcycle Helmets Online - RevZilla

I have also been using the wet rag method to clean the shields, let a wet/warm t-shirt/rag sit on the shield for 15 minutes, bugs melt off, then wipe with micro fiber cloth.

 

[kenfyoozed_imp]

After trying 4 or 5 Shoei helmets this past summer, I ended up with 2, both have built in extra sun shield that comes down.
Shoe GT Air w/pin lock
Shoei GT-Air II Helmet (LG) - RevZilla
Shoei J-Cruise 3/4 with shield for warmer weather riding
Shop Open Face Motorcycle Helmets Online - RevZilla

I have also been using the wet rag method to clean the shields, let a wet/warm t-shirt/rag sit on the shield for 15 minutes, bugs melt off, then wipe with micro fiber cloth.

Mind giving a review of the GT-air? Looking at how quiet, and vents work when open and dont when they are closed. That sounds strange but I have one lower end helmet that closing the vents donothing:dodgy:

 

[HikerToo_imp]

They have 40+ reviews here, they cover just about everything I would say.
Shoei GT-Air II Helmet (LG) - RevZilla
In a nutshell, you can tell its a high quality helmet, certain times it feels/sounds like you are in a cockpit, everything is muffled, but strange enough there are times when you still hear wind noise, guess its impossible to make a perfectly quiet helmet. It does fit a little tighter than my other Shoeis did, but not an entire size. The pinlock comes with it and works perfectly at keeping stream off the view. And I LOVE having the drop down sunshield.

 

[flynrider]

I've been a full face guy since I donned my first Bell Star back in the late 70s. This year I decided to try out a modular. It worked out nicely. I wear glasses, so that made things a bit easier. This one has a separate interior eye shield that pops down with the flick of a switch (nice feature). One big plus that I hadn't anticipated is being able to flip it up for some fresh air while sitting at traffic lights. When it's 110 in the shade, it keeps my head from cooking while stopped.

I bought one of Cycle Gear's house brands (Bilt, Solar). Not positive who manufactures it, but it's virtually identical to my friend's Bell Revolution modular.

 

[Houtman_imp]

I always used a Arai helmet and bought the RX Q last year,very well made and it fits my head !
The wider view area of that helmet gives me a better view of my surroundings when riding.
It is not a cheap helmet and hopefully I never find out how good it is.

 

[Capo]

My primary helmet is a Schuberth C2 modular. Quiet, light, comfortable and warm. A bit too warm in summer. But a high quality piece. Not cheap, but neither is my head. I also have a Davida Jet open face with goggles for occasional summer around town use. And an Arai Corsair full face which I'm also fond of.

 

[Guth_imp]

I too own an Arai RX-Q. I've owned it for 3 years now and have had no problems with it.

I really like the looks of the Shoei GT Air like Hiker Too has.

 

[emptysea]

HJC full face. Will probably be moving to a Shoei RF1100 by next season.

 

[TINK_imp]

I seem to have a perfect NOLAN head. I've owned the n100, n101 and currently using a n103 flip up helmet.

 

[ingobohn_imp]

I have full face helmets. I would love to be able to use a half helmet in summer months, but for some reason I can't breath at any speeds over 40mph with my face in the wind. Plus I am kinda attached to my face and would like to keep it in event of an accident. That being said, I am looking for a new helmet. Full face, light weight, internal sun visor, fog free, and quiet.....Not asking for much huh?

Sounds like the new Shoei to me.

Sounds like the new Shoei to me. ... or Schuberth C3 pro.
EDIT:
I wear a Schuberth C3 and a Schuberth J1 (esp. in hot summer times).

 

[thumper_imp]

Shoei RF-1100 and a Neotec. Love 'em both.

 

[gogoAZ_imp]

Shoei Neotec is what I currently put on my melon.

 

[GUNFTR_imp]

Bell RS-1 full face and Plexus to clean and condition the face shield. Have owned Shoei before and find the new Bell helmets to be a nice option at a fair price.

 

[The Spaceman_imp]

I'm with Tink on the Nolans. I'm on my third N-10X, and I can't wait to get a new N-104. At the AIM Expo I compared the Schubert C-3 to the Nolan side by side, and I'd buy the Nolan even if it cost more instead of less.