the HJC i had (symax) was my first helmet, so hard to do a comparison.Nemo_imp said:
The ferret_imp said:Here ya go nemo..told you I have a few others lol
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Looks like 10 HJC's and 1 Bell ..open face, 3/4, full face and modular depending on many conditions as to which one gets worn.
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Scoobynut_imp said:Arai RX-Q 'DNA' graphics with optional external sunshade. I didn't like the shade at first -- I thought it created another layer of reflection -- but really came to appreciate it on those days when the sun is low and right in your eyes. It also prevents sunburn on the face, which I used to get with only a clear shield. You can also lock it in the 'up' position which acts as a sort of visor when the sun is high in the sky.
Nemo_imp said:Scoobynut_imp said:Arai RX-Q 'DNA' graphics with optional external sunshade. I didn't like the shade at first -- I thought it created another layer of reflection -- but really came to appreciate it on those days when the sun is low and right in your eyes. It also prevents sunburn on the face, which I used to get with only a clear shield. You can also lock it in the 'up' position which acts as a sort of visor when the sun is high in the sky.
That's a very nice looking helmet and the pinlock insert is HUGE compared to my HJC and my son's Shoei.
Thanks, Nemo. That is pretty much what I suspected. The insert doesn't come with this helmet, and after adding the optional shade, it retailed for over $700 (ouch), so I thought, ya know, I'll hold off on that pinlock thing for now. I was also concerned it might create yet another layer of reflections.Nemo_imp said:What the pinlock does is create a sealed pocket of air between the helmet's shield and the insert. This pocket serves as insulation and greatly reduces (doesn't 100% avoid) fogging. My modular is pinlock ready but does not come with the insert. I bought it out of incredulity and was pleasantly surprised, but as always YMMV.
Indeed it does — while riding at night. The reduction in fogging is pretty amazing however.Scoobynut_imp said:Thanks, Nemo. That is pretty much what I suspected. The insert doesn't come with this helmet, and after adding the optional shade, it retailed for over $700 (ouch), so I thought, ya know, I'll hold off on that pinlock thing for now. I was also concerned it might create yet another layer of reflections.Nemo_imp said:What the pinlock does is create a sealed pocket of air between the helmet's shield and the insert. This pocket serves as insulation and greatly reduces (doesn't 100% avoid) fogging. My modular is pinlock ready but does not come with the insert. I bought it out of incredulity and was pleasantly surprised, but as always YMMV.
Indeed it does — while riding at night. The reduction in fogging is pretty amazing however.Guth_imp said:Indeed it does — while riding at night. The reduction in fogging is pretty amazing however.Scoobynut_imp said:Thanks, Nemo. That is pretty much what I suspected. The insert doesn't come with this helmet, and after adding the optional shade, it retailed for over $700 (ouch), so I thought, ya know, I'll hold off on that pinlock thing for now. I was also concerned it might create yet another layer of reflections.Nemo_imp said:What the pinlock does is create a sealed pocket of air between the helmet's shield and the insert. This pocket serves as insulation and greatly reduces (doesn't 100% avoid) fogging. My modular is pinlock ready but does not come with the insert. I bought it out of incredulity and was pleasantly surprised, but as always YMMV.
