Best Helmet?

chicken · 01-Aug-2006, 10:18

I've been using my cheapo helmet (Caberg Brutus) for several months now and have been very happy with it for in-town work and shorter rides as it is very light and has good visibility but was not too happy with it on the ride back from Nelly's at the weekend.

At speeds that the IAM would describe as "making progress", the chinstrap was digging in painfully, there was a lot of pressure against my forehead, and I was able to lick the inside of my visor (sorry ladies, it's just a normal-sized tongue).

My question is what helmet have people found to be the best for aerodynamics? ie not getting too much face-squashing or wind-buffeting?

Jasper · 01-Aug-2006, 10:22

Arai for me.Those and Shoei the best out there,but costly.Suomy and AGV probably next.

Henners · 01-Aug-2006, 10:26

Shoei for quietness - Arai for quality

nathanhu · 01-Aug-2006, 10:29

I bought an Arai RX7 and havent changed since. Good fit and easy to get visor's etc

i hit armco with my head at about 180 kph and im still here.. thats good enough for me ...

chicken · 01-Aug-2006, 10:34

thanks guys, is there any particular model that you have found that is comfortable at high speeds and doesn't squash your face from the wind?

ath748 · 01-Aug-2006, 11:08

Shoei X-Spirit.

The BEST thing I have ever felt on my head! All day comfort, simply the best ever visor mechanism, cannot lick it, nor does my nose touch it!

Worth every penny in my opinion.

Ade.

Martinp · 01-Aug-2006, 11:33

Arai Astro is a little more road biased than the RX-7 and is cheaper. They can be had quite cheaply (is that a word?) if you shop around. Dont forget you can change the cheek pads on arai's so you can get a closer fit.

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01-Aug-2006, 10:22	#2
Jasper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,707 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: YORK Arai for me.Those and Shoei the best out there,but costly.Suomy and AGV probably next. Reply

01-Aug-2006, 10:26	#3
Henners Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,338 Join Date: May 2002 Shoei for quietness - Arai for quality Reply

01-Aug-2006, 10:29	#4
nathanhu Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 631 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Germany, 3 hours from the ring.. Mood: head down I bought an Arai RX7 and havent changed since. Good fit and easy to get visor's etc i hit armco with my head at about 180 kph and im still here.. thats good enough for me ... Reply

01-Aug-2006, 10:34	#5
chicken Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,670 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brick Lane Curry House Mood: suck, squeeze, bang,......fart? thanks guys, is there any particular model that you have found that is comfortable at high speeds and doesn't squash your face from the wind? Reply

01-Aug-2006, 11:08	#6
ath748 Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 762 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Switzerland and Dorking Mood: Missing my Flash... Shoei X-Spirit. The BEST thing I have ever felt on my head! All day comfort, simply the best ever visor mechanism, cannot lick it, nor does my nose touch it! Worth every penny in my opinion. Ade. Reply

01-Aug-2006, 11:33	#7
Martinp Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,062 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Solihull, Dorridge Mood: 748ish Arai Astro is a little more road biased than the RX-7 and is cheaper. They can be had quite cheaply (is that a word?) if you shop around. Dont forget you can change the cheek pads on arai's so you can get a closer fit. Reply