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AGV 32 5.41%
Arai 181 30.57%
Scorpion EXO 13 2.20%
HJC 97 16.39%
ICON 24 4.05%
KBC 33 5.57%
Nolan 7 1.18%
Schuberth 2 0.34%
Shark 12 2.03%
Shoei 211 35.64%
Suomy 36 6.08%
VEGA 5 0.84%
Other 30 5.07%
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Old 05-24-2005, 9:21 AM
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I do not like how the shield on Shoei's ratchet closed, I prefer the smooth action of the Arai and Suomy's.
The ratchet detents are never in the right spot, and it feels clunky, like it's a Fischer Price kids toy...

On my perfect hybrid helmet, I'd like to have the release system of the Shoei, but with the smooth detentless action of the Arai...
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Old 05-24-2005, 10:33 AM
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Re: What brand helmet do you wear?
i wear the Shoei on the street and the Arai on the track. The arai shield system sucks IMO, Proabably me not doing it right but Shoei is way easier.
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Old 05-24-2005, 11:50 AM
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Suomy. incredibly light and vents really well. I don't know if its just the helmet or my glasses with the helmet but I get a lot of air flowing up from the bottom and into my eyes. It can get a little annoying at times so I think I might try something else next time possibly an AGV or Arai.
Having the same issue with my X-11, even with all the vents closed I still get quite a bit of air!! I've come to the realization that I don't need this much venting here in the north.
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Old 05-24-2005, 12:05 PM
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Re: What brand helmet do you wear?
The Arai fits my head better. My last Shoei left me with a terrible hot spot on my forehead after 30 mins. I've gotten use to the arai sheild change system and can do it faster than I could do the Shoei.

Interesting comment HG2 about X-11 fitting Arai heads. I might have to try one on and see how it fits. The fit is the only reason I left Shoei.
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Old 05-24-2005, 12:10 PM
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Re: What brand helmet do you wear?
Shoei for the CBR, HJC for the ATV, and a NZI carbon fiber for the trials bike. I like the release system for Shoei, the old system on my HJC was a POS, I would use a quarter to change the shield. I hate taking those damn plastic screws out. My even older Bieffe had the same garbage.
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Re: What brand helmet do you wear?
I had a hotspot on my forehead with my first Shoei also, but I found that I was just wearing the wrong size. Went from a M to a L and all has been well since.
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Old 05-24-2005, 12:16 PM
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Interesting. I've always worn Mediums. It seemed to fit otherwise. Maybe that was the problem.
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Old 05-24-2005, 9:07 PM
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Re: What brand helmet do you wear?
only Shoei makes a lid to fit my fat head.
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Re: What brand helmet do you wear?
Perhaps this is the reason some of you have the "forehead" problem with Shoei...

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Old 05-25-2005, 10:45 AM
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Re: What brand helmet do you wear?
AGV X-vent. Love the lid. Would definitely buy another and will have to soon since Dec is its 5 year anniversary.
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Re: What brand helmet do you wear?
I have an arai and a suomy. The suomy hugs my head better but its louder, arai is more comfortable and quiter but the lining doesnt feel as comfortable. so it evens out.
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Re: What brand helmet do you wear?
Arai & hjc CL-14 is a nice lid I had a AGV back in the day smoking Joe colors
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Re: What brand helmet do you wear?
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Having the same issue with my X-11, even with all the vents closed I still get quite a bit of air!! I've come to the realization that I don't need this much venting here in the north.
hmmm. does it go into your eyes? do you wear glasses? Other than it going into my eyes I like the air coming in. But all the venting does make the helmet a bit loud. I just started to wear ear plugs on long rides though so its not much of a problem.

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I have an arai and a suomy. The suomy hugs my head better but its louder, arai is more comfortable and quiter but the lining doesnt feel as comfortable. so it evens out.
The Suomy feels almost like velvet. Its definetly the softest lining I've ever felt.

As far as those hot spots on the forehead, do you guys just mean your forehead gets hot in general or is it a specific spot on your forehead? The only thing my old HJC had over the Suomy is the forehead vent, I still miss that on really hot days but otherwise the rest of my head is so much cooler and it need to be with as much hair as I have.
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Old 05-25-2005, 6:08 PM
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Re: What brand helmet do you wear?
I recently bought a Scorpion EXO400 for $199 with a smoked screen, and it is very nice. No fogging whatsoever, way more comfortable than my HJC, and much quieter. Great bang for the buck helmet!
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AGV X-vent. Love the lid. Would definitely buy another and will have to soon since Dec is its 5 year anniversary.
Me too (December 2K manufacturing date). Very nice helmet.
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After the latest motorcyclist article...looks like we all should be wearin Z1R's...lol
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I recently bought a Scorpion EXO400 for $199 with a smoked screen, and it is very nice. No fogging whatsoever, way more comfortable than my HJC, and much quieter. Great bang for the buck helmet!
Don't the 400's go for around $129, and the 700's around $199?
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Well, it was $139 for the 400, then $36 for the smoke face shield, and a few bucks for shipping. I think it actually ended up being $190 or something like that.
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Im not a fan of my Shark RSR. Very noisy, and my head seems to buffet much more than other helmets that ive owned. And it doesnt fit my head well at all, pushes against my forehead....oh, and water leaks down the inside of the visor when you open it in the rain. But I won it so im not really complaining, rather pointing out my dislikes bout it. Pluses are its very, very light, and looks pretty sweet.
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Well, it was $139 for the 400, then $36 for the smoke face shield, and a few bucks for shipping. I think it actually ended up being $190 or something like that.

Damn tronner! Just an FYI, but check out this site next time you buy:

helmetharbor.com
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Damn tronner! Just an FYI, but check out this site next time you buy:

helmetharbor.com
And don't just take the price you see on the web as the final price either. Do call them to see if they have any specials that are too good to list on the web. I saved well over $100 on my X11 by calling them on the phone compared to their web price.
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BELL the new sprent wicked.Great helmet gets lots of looks.
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BELL the new sprent wicked.Great helmet gets lots of looks.
BELL I had one back in the day it was painted Bass boat gold with a snap on face shield
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I'm Shoei-shape, RF900 ready to be updated on age grounds (ain't that the truth!).

Edit 15/6 Got a new white RF1000, so feeling younger!
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5TH Arai, super comfy!
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