Aria helmets are they that good !

flanagaj · 30-Dec-2005, 14:33

I went to buy a AGV Pro helmet today. In the sale for £199. I ended up coming away with a £300 Aria instead. The shop guy insisted that Aria helmets were the best by far and they offer much better protection.

Misold or True ?

Thanks

ak47 · 30-Dec-2005, 14:40

I doubt there is much difference in protection, and there probably aren't that many who have had to test the protection of both. But a well fitting helmet is worth so much ....so if it is more comfortable then brilliant.

keefer · 30-Dec-2005, 14:44

they are top of the tree.
shoie are also very good but the after sale service that aria offer is second to none.
if you see a aria van at a race meet or show you should be able to get your lid serviced for free

NBs996 · 30-Dec-2005, 14:48

In terms of quality and aftersales, you'll not find better than Aria imho.

In terms of protection... does it fit?

There's a bit of discussion here about what might make a good lid:
http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xm....php?tid=18750

phil_h · 30-Dec-2005, 15:37

The big issue on fitting is that arai manufacture more different shell sizes than any other company, so they can have less un-needed padding in the helmet just to make it fit.
That means that it stays better fitting longer.
I've had mine race-fitted, and it is the most comfortable fit I've ever had, while seeming to hardly need the strap to keep it on.
That all adds up to less likelihood of your head suddenly twisting inside the helmet in a crash, which should lessen brain damage.

antonye · 30-Dec-2005, 18:17

My Arai helmets always last more than the recommended 5 years, and they still look like new. £300 over 5 years is not a bad investment, especially when it's your prized noggin at stake!

Brogins · 30-Dec-2005, 18:57

I used HJC, NOLAN, AGV and now my Corsair is the best lid owned. Reccomended...
The fit is the best thing, the rest I hope to not test it....
Good buy.

Henners · 30-Dec-2005, 19:46

Always had Arais in the past - Quantums and Astros - finally treated myself to a Corsair in the January sales last year - noisy, suffers from wind buffeting hated it! Bought a Shoei XR-1000 recently which is superbly made, very quiet and has the excellent pinlock anti misting shield included in the price.

Gaz 748 · 30-Dec-2005, 19:46

On my 4th Arai = the best you can get.

Simon Reed · 30-Dec-2005, 20:15

Q;Ask yourself,How manys heads have you got ?

A;You've made the right choice !

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30-Dec-2005, 14:33	#1
flanagaj Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 115 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Blandford, Dorset Aria helmets are they that good ! I went to buy a AGV Pro helmet today. In the sale for £199. I ended up coming away with a £300 Aria instead. The shop guy insisted that Aria helmets were the best by far and they offer much better protection. Misold or True ? Thanks Reply

30-Dec-2005, 14:40	#2
ak47 Registered Forum User Big Twin Bikes: KTM Arsey Ocho Posts: 1,105 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: far out.... Mood: retiring I doubt there is much difference in protection, and there probably aren't that many who have had to test the protection of both. But a well fitting helmet is worth so much ....so if it is more comfortable then brilliant. Reply

30-Dec-2005, 14:44	#3
keefer Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,518 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: hants Mood: Found a CR250. Let the bone braking begin they are top of the tree. shoie are also very good but the after sale service that aria offer is second to none. if you see a aria van at a race meet or show you should be able to get your lid serviced for free Reply

30-Dec-2005, 14:48	#4
NBs996 Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,728 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The deep south Mood: I love my 996 xxx In terms of quality and aftersales, you'll not find better than Aria imho. In terms of protection... does it fit? There's a bit of discussion here about what might make a good lid: http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xm....php?tid=18750 Reply

30-Dec-2005, 18:17	#6
antonye Administrator Webteam MotoGP God Bikes: 748S, HM1100S, V4SP, Was: DD-A #111 Posts: 13,088 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Back in Essex Mood: Passion Killer My Arai helmets always last more than the recommended 5 years, and they still look like new. £300 over 5 years is not a bad investment, especially when it's your prized noggin at stake! Reply

30-Dec-2005, 18:57	#7
Brogins Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 564 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FLORENCE, ITALY Mood: PENSO POSITIVO....SEMPRE!! I used HJC, NOLAN, AGV and now my Corsair is the best lid owned. Reccomended... The fit is the best thing, the rest I hope to not test it.... Good buy. Reply

30-Dec-2005, 19:46	#8
Henners Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,338 Join Date: May 2002 Always had Arais in the past - Quantums and Astros - finally treated myself to a Corsair in the January sales last year - noisy, suffers from wind buffeting hated it! Bought a Shoei XR-1000 recently which is superbly made, very quiet and has the excellent pinlock anti misting shield included in the price. Reply

30-Dec-2005, 19:46	#9
Gaz 748 DSC Club Member Ducati Corse Posts: 3,285 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Woking Mood: I feel the need, the need for speed. On my 4th Arai = the best you can get. Reply

30-Dec-2005, 20:15	#10
Simon Reed Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 524 Join Date: Aug 2001 Mood: Cool as **** ! Q;Ask yourself,How manys heads have you got ? A;You've made the right choice ! Reply