Re: Helmet Preference
In a message dated 11/1/00 9:46:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm sure rider preference has a lot to do with what works best for you, but I must say after being somewhat skeptical the Arai is certainly worth a serious look. Head shape is as critical in prefrence as anything. Many people have arai heads, and not shoei, and vice versa. Consider that when purchasing a helmet. Not everybody's head is shaped the same, and one brand may prove more comfortable than another. Personally, those two brands are what I consider to be the elite helmets out there. The others, as you said, are merely adequate.
Re: Helmet Preference
On Wed, 1 Nov 2000, Dave Morrow wrote: I'm sure rider preference has a lot to do with what works best for you, but I must say after being somewhat skeptical the Arai is certainly worth a serious look. New issue of Rider has a review of major brand full-face helmets, something like 22-23 helmets. The new issue of MCN has a review of major full-face helmets, but actually goes out on a limb and picks a winner, which is the Arai. Rider suggests that there was not a "bad" helmet in the bunch, and if you buy and use any full-face helmet you'll do yourself a favor. That said.I'm partial to Shoei helmets, liked Bell many years ago as a kid but haven't liked theirs for many years now. My one major get-off, several years ago, involved a Shoei X-8 Air. It worked. Three major hits to the helmet, no damage to what was inside as proven by CAT scans (anyone else on the list able to PROVE that their head is actually OK??). I replaced it with an X-9 Air, the later model of the same helmet. Last week I got a new Arai, at an unbeatable pricelong story. But, I've not yet had a chance to go riding with it, although it is comfortable in a "try-it-on" situation and I suspect I'll like it. New standards from Snell are not much changed from the 95 standards. I prefer helmets to carry Snell approvals along with the DOT sticker. The tests are not quite the same, and in a nutshell, Snell standards are more likely to help in a major get-off, but do run a risk of minor injury in a less-serious get-off. If you ever ride fast, consider the Snell endorsement as worthwhile. 'Nuff said I 'spect. Phil P.S. "If you ever ride fast"--what the heck am I talking about, this is the GTS list after all!!!
Re: Helmet Preference
On Thu, 2 Nov 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That said.I'm partial to Shoei helmets, liked Bell many years ago as a kid but haven't liked theirs for many years now. My one major get-off, several years ago, involved a Shoei X-8 Air. It worked. Three major hits to the helmet, no damage to what was inside as proven by CAT scans (anyone else on the list able to PROVE that their head is actually OK??). Just because the CAT scan was negative, doesn't mean your head is ok. :-) Mike -- Michael Weaver (706)542-6468 [EMAIL PROTECTED] UCNS Network Specialist LAN Support Group University of Georgia, Athens Ga. )O( Public PGP key: http://www.arches.uga.edu/~weaver/pgp.html
Helmet Preference
I'm sure this subject has come up before, but I thought I would toss out my comments. My first helmet was a HJC CL-12. It's been a good helmet and I have no real complaints about it. However, I just bought an Arai Quantum E and I am amazed at the difference. It's liter, quieter, better fitting, and the ventilation is great. I would say my HJC is certainly adequate and the Arai is outstanding. I have been told in the past that I should try an Arai, but I really didn't expect to notice enough of a difference to pay the higher dollar amount. I'm sure rider preference has a lot to do with what works best for you, but I must say after being somewhat skeptical the Arai is certainly worth a serious look. Dave 93 GTS Fresno CA.
Re: Helmet Preference
The rider's head size and shape has a lot to do with it too. Arai's helmets come in two types of shapes so finding a model that fits is easier than most brands. They make "long oval" and "round oval" shapes. The top of the line RX-7RR4 and Quantum/f are "round oval" while the rest of the line are long oval. Go to http://araiamericas.com/ for more info. I use an RX7 and its extremely comfortable and relatively quiet. Even better. The entire inside is removable for cleaning or pad replacent if they really get grungy. You can also get custom sized cheekpads for a really custom fit. That and the availability of really cool mirrored visors sold me on the helmet. By the way, the best prices I've found on Arai helmets is from Brockton Motorcycle. They regularly advertise in Motorcyclist or find em on the web at http://brocktoncycle.com/ Happy helmet hunting, Hugh Dave Morrow wrote: I'm sure this subject has come up before, but I thought I would toss out my comments. My first helmet was a HJC CL-12. It's been a good helmet and I have no real complaints about it. However, I just bought an Arai Quantum E and I am amazed at the difference. It's liter, quieter, better fitting, and the ventilation is great. I would say my HJC is certainly adequate and the Arai is outstanding. I have been told in the past that I should try an Arai, but I really didn't expect to notice enough of a difference to pay the higher dollar amount. I'm sure rider preference has a lot to do with what works best for you, but I must say after being somewhat skeptical the Arai is certainly worth a serious look. Dave 93 GTS Fresno CA.
