Questions on Modular Helmets

[jcthorne]

DOT rating is NOT good enough. You should be looking for a motorcycle helmet with a 2015 SNELL rating. There are VERY few modulars that carry the SNELL rating as they are seldom strong enough to protect like a full face helmet and most acutally do worse than a 3/4 in that the mechanisms cause injury in a crash. This is why so few meet the SNELL requirements.

Love my Arai helmet, but they do not yet build a modular for this very reason.

 

[pitzerwm]

size/fit question

I went and tried a HJC is Max 2 today and according to their sizing, I should use a M, but it was really tight, I can't imagine riding with it very far without a headache at least. The L is snug but doesn't allow any rotation or movement. My head is what they call med. oval.

Any observations?

 

[Bob Denman]

If the "Large" fits as you say it does; THAT's the one that you should be using! :thumbup:

 

[PrairieSpyder]

When I get home & find some calipers, is there a ratio chart to know if your head is short/med/long oval, round?

 

[Mazo EMS2]

Helmets are a tough topic. I'ts best to go try them on, then once you find the one that feels the best, find it online and save some money. We're currently using Bell with Transition shields. They're nice, but certainly not the most comfortable I've used. The best helmet I've ever worn was indeed a BRP Modular I helmet. It was the first Modular designed for snowmobiling..years ago. LOVED it! Got outta the sport and sold it with the sled. I've been searching for the right standard full face ever since, with no luck. Now ya got me thinking about going brain-bucket shopping again.

 

[pitzerwm]

When I get home & find some calipers, is there a ratio chart to know if your head is short/med/long oval, round?

You would think that there would be something to make it easy. The problem that I see is that the store clerk has no clue as to fitment, how "tight" should it be? The reality is that until you're skidding face down on the asphalt, you really don't know if was the right one.

If it is too tight, it would give you a headache at best. How much do they "loosen up" like a new shoe, and then at the two stores I went to, the sale is final, so if you don't like it, you have a $200 charity donation, or it sits on a shelve reminding you that you blew it.

 

[kbwitt]

modular helmet

If you plan on long trips. The schuburth c3 pro is the lightest, quitest, moves the most air through it and directs air best. Look for vidio on you tube. Liner material the best.
Buy smart only buy once
Kenn

 

[Ronbo]

Schuberth helmetsm

Schuberth C3 Helmet is one of the best an quiets helmet you will get there are no better you pay for Weight and sound they all work for protection


http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/schuberth-c3-helmet

Agreed!

Ron