Helmet... no not a debate looking for options

[steve635]

:roflblack:
:roflblack:

Thanks, I chuckled a little while writing that hyea:

 

[Marker]

In the US, the helmets HAVE to be DOT approved...Snell alone won't cut it...

I have the HJC IS-16 Scratch...great helmet for the money and reviewed very nicely...

I know that and my helmet is also DOT . DOT certified I thought was a given and need not be mentioned ...sorry:banghead:

 

[bone crusher]

I know that and my helmet is also DOT . DOT certified I thought was a given and need not be mentioned ...sorry:banghead:

It used to be that Snell had much more realistic testing protocols...the newer DOT tests are quite comprehensive...

No biggie...the more certs, the better, I guess!

 

[2manycars]

Shoei neotech

Schuberth, C3 Modular Review: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/schuberth-c3-helmet?gclid=CPb0h9fQkqgCFYbb4AoddWkeCw#videos_tab

Well made
Very good vision
Excellent Sun shield
Acceptable venting
Built in commuinications (extra)
Easily removable padding for washing

you must try it on for fit, like any other helmet.

I had a C3-A terrific helmet, but the shape is not for everyone. I guess my head is towards the oval side and I always ended up with a C3 mark in the center of my head. Revzilla, said that it very common, and often is not felt when you initially try the helmet on. I wore my Shoei Neotech around the house for several hours and it seemed to fit well. Thus far not problems with it on the road.


I like Revzlla, and their return policy is terrific as long as the item is not i
installed or worn outside and the tags removed. I love about an hour from them, so anything I order is here the next day via regular UPS. For the helmet I drove into Philadelpha to try several on.

If you do a search there care a number of places that discuss various manufactures and the head shapes they seem to fit. I wish I had looked there prior to the C3 purchase. The Shuberth and Shoei are about the same price.

If you buy the C3, let me know. I have the $399.0 integrated intercom for the helmet. It syncs with any of the Cardo systems I believe. I will sell it inexpensively since it is helmet specific.

 

[spyder3]

I had a C3-A terrific helmet, but the shape is not for everyone. I guess my head is towards the oval side and I always ended up with a C3 mark in the center of my head. Revzilla, said that it very common, and often is not felt when you initially try the helmet on. I wore my Shoei Neotech around the house for several hours and it seemed to fit well. Thus far not problems with it on the road.


I like Revzlla, and their return policy is terrific as long as the item is not i
installed or worn outside and the tags removed. I love about an hour from them, so anything I order is here the next day via regular UPS. For the helmet I drove into Philadelpha to try several on.

If you do a search there care a number of places that discuss various manufactures and the head shapes they seem to fit. I wish I had looked there prior to the C3 purchase. The Shuberth and Shoei are about the same price.

If you buy the C3, let me know. I have the $399.0 integrated intercom for the helmet. It syncs with any of the Cardo systems I believe. I will sell it inexpensively since it is helmet specific.

i had some initial problems with the fit, specifically in the middle of the forehead a bad hot spot. I was able to "fix" it and then the schuberth rep sent me a liner from the new S2 helmet. It fits in the C3 and my problems went away. You might want to try that before you give it away, its a great helmet..imo..

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

I used to always buy Shoei full face but now that I am retired and more cost aware, so to speak, I have a Scorpion full face. It's made by Shoei, same great quality but decal graphics rather than paint. Costs around $200 or less on sale (paid $189 for mine). The good thing is that my other helmet is an HJC so the shapes are pretty consistent with you had before. This is inportant since each brand will fit differently in the same size.

 

[Bytemi]

I use the HJC modular because I can flip it up when I am in reverse or pulling into my garage. I had a Scorpion but decided that the HJC offered a wider view point.


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[rcantrell52]

Helmets

I have a Shoei RF-1100 and a Fulmer M1 modular. Prefer the Shoei vs Fulmer, but the Fulmer has the headset installed. Saw the Shoei Neo Tech and that will be my next helmet. I like the fit better of the Shoei than the Fulmer.
Reese

 

[2manycars]

Ruined the helmet

The problem is (and a very expensive problem!), I kept trying to compress the foam, then I tried to shave a bit off to make it fit. Nothing seemed to work. The bottom line is, after all was said and done, I cracked the foam and created a flower pot or paper weight.

I know a lot of people "customize" the fit on their helmets, and I imagine at 65 mph a small but of compressing won't make a difference. However if you saw the mess I ended up with you would see why the helmet is now trash ($699.00 worth) I am trying to sell the SVC integrated intercom I paid $399.00 for. See my post under for sale. All told that was a $1100.00 mistake.

 

[spyder3]

The problem is (and a very expensive problem!), I kept trying to compress the foam, then I tried to shave a bit off to make it fit. Nothing seemed to work. The bottom line is, after all was said and done, I cracked the foam and created a flower pot or paper weight.

I know a lot of people "customize" the fit on their helmets, and I imagine at 65 mph a small but of compressing won't make a difference. However if you saw the mess I ended up with you would see why the helmet is now trash ($699.00 worth) I am trying to sell the SVC integrated intercom I paid $399.00 for. See my post under for sale. All told that was a $1100.00 mistake.

Sorry to hear that. Did you contact schuberth? I think they might have helped you out..or repair...Like i said, the S2 liner made an tire difference and ended my frustration, so i sure hear where you are coming from.