Sounds like you've made up your mind already Dave, but after my off last year, I replaced my AGV cheapo helmet with the HJC CL14. Cost me $320 and I'm happy with it. Fits my noggin really well - best fit I could find. Only thing that I didn't like initially was when the visor is all the way up, I can still see it (just) in the top of my vision - I'm used to it now tho.
Also, I disagree with other peoples comments about restricted vision - I reckon it's great.
Just my 2c.
Cheers,
Russell.
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Hmmm...that Nitro looks pretty good for the $$$....maybe I should consider getting into MCA and trying one on !!
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Helmet advice- Find one with a composite shell, not thermoplastic. So you will need to look in the middle price range at least. Then try on all the models you like and find the one that FITS YOU THE BEST. Then run around and shop the crap out of the price till you find someone who is desperate to sell one. Outgoing lines are usually slashed in price.
From crash experience you can't go past a Shoe or an Arai. Both these are quiet expensive but boy do they fit well, last a long time and protect you. I have had a number of fast and slow get offs with these two brands on my head with no concussions. Other brands I have worn- AGV,AXO have given me a thumping head ache after. Yes I appreciate that it may have been the way i hit, however I am just passing on my experience.
From crash experience you can't go past a Shoe or an Arai. Both these are quiet expensive but boy do they fit well, last a long time and protect you. I have had a number of fast and slow get offs with these two brands on my head with no concussions. Other brands I have worn- AGV,AXO have given me a thumping head ache after. Yes I appreciate that it may have been the way i hit, however I am just passing on my experience.
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Strika wrote:Helmet advice- Find one with a composite shell, not thermoplastic. So you will need to look in the middle price range at least. Then try on all the models you like and find the one that FITS YOU THE BEST. Then run around and shop the crap out of the price till you find someone who is desperate to sell one. Outgoing lines are usually slashed in price.
mate
correct
see here for our helmet buying guide (our KSRC site has everyfing
)http://www.ksrc-au.com/html/buying_a_helmet.html
From crash experience you can't go past a Shoe or an Arai. Both these are quiet expensive but boy do they fit well, last a long time ..snip...:
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imo, not correct....
brand choice depends on whether the helmet fits YOU
..Arai do not fit my head, never have, prolly never will..ditto SHARK
Shoei and AGV fit me beautifully so I stick with them...
my brother finds HJC Shark and KBC fit him..Shoei do not
so as I said
get what fits you.
cheers
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