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  • #1

    Helmet

    I went to the bike shop yesterday with Mrs Snippets. The intention was to purchase a new helmet for her.
    Open face 3/4 helmet, size XS, or one size smaller than small.
    Not much to look at or consider. A Bell in the correct size but made of plastic.
    A good Shoie in fiberglass, wrong size high price.
    The helmet will have to have a Snell approval, my suggested price around $200-, any suggestions and or reviews.

    Uncle Crusty
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  • #2
    Lots of options out there, especially if you drop the Snell requirement. You'll get a better helmet for a cheaper price if you do anyway. No reason to pay over $200 for a helmet IMO.

    Some reading on the subject.
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    • #3
      Ahhhh I was hoping someone would post that link.
      Nathan
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      • #4
        http://tinyurl.com/23l5mfn
        http://tinyurl.com/29c7q7s

        any newer info than 5 years ago?
        Seamus Ó hUrmholtaigh
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        • #5
          http://tinyurl.com/23l5mfn
          http://tinyurl.com/29c7q7s

          any newer info than 5 years ago?
          I have a Shoei and an HJC
          Seamus Ó hUrmholtaigh
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          • #6
            Yeah, when I read the stuff on the standards for helmets, it validated my distaste for the really high priced stuff. I don't think there are any really newer studies, the facts have not changed significantly, which is the only reason for a new study. Snell VS DOT is still the same, with SNELL still not taking head sized etc into account, which means especially for those with really small heads (S and XS) they are way too hard, although those with big heads (like me and jack in the box) it's probably closer to right.
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            • #7
              my short Shoei is more comfortable than my short HJC and a size smaller, my full face HJC CL16 (snell) is way more comfortable than an ARAI quantum 2 ( same snell rating) at about 1/6 of the cost 120 vs 700 my shoei full face which I pitched cause it was old and ugly was slightly more comfortable than the HJC but a bit heavier also more than 1/2 way in price between the CL16 and the Arai try a bunch on see what you like
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              • #8
                Helmets

                Thanks for the input so far.
                Many years ago during one of my get offs at the track, I entered the jungle area airborn at about 90mph. I ripped the heal off one boot and my head hit a rock which split my Bell helmet next to my temple area. I was out for about 3/4 of an hour, had some memory loss for a while, but returned to a semblance of normal (for me).
                At the store where I worked a plastic helmet fell off the counter and shattered when it hit the floor.
                I used to be the rider safety inspector at Westwood BC.
                I am biased, I do believe in the Snell approval.
                I have also tested helmets from many crashes during cross coutry races.
                Mrs Snippets head will be inside the new helmet. I believe she is worth a few extra $$$ for something safe, but not for frills like vents that do not work.

                Crusty

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                • #9
                  Hi Crusty,
                  I have been happy with the three HJC helmets i have owned. 2 of them were Snell approved. I too prefer a 3/4 helmet. Years ago Bell were highly regarded however they do not seem as well respected to day. Again just an opinion. There have been many advances in plastics and composites including fibreglass. You should be able to find a suitable comfortable helmet within the $200 range.
                  Phil
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                  • #10
                    Helmet

                    Originally posted by MaximPhil View Post
                    Hi Crusty,
                    I have been happy with the three HJC helmets i have owned. 2 of them were Snell approved. I too prefer a 3/4 helmet. Years ago Bell were highly regarded however they do not seem as well respected to day. Again just an opinion. There have been many advances in plastics and composites including fibreglass. You should be able to find a suitable comfortable helmet within the $200 range.
                    Phil

                    Thanks for the input. It may have been a Shoie I was wearing when I crashed but it was a 3/4 helmet. I also used a full face helmet and simply switched between races when I changed bikes.
                    My chin has never hit the ground. The 3/4 helmet will work fine behind the fairing on Yami, but at the moment I am using one of my three full face helmets. It is also a bit warmer during the cold months.
                    But first Mrs Snippets needs a better helmet. I will do more shopping when I get time.

                    Crusty

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                    • #11
                      Hi Crusty,
                      Here in the Toronto area we have two bike shows the first was last week. It is great for seeing the latest product offerings from manufacturers.
                      The January show is a great place to pick up last years colour / style at deeply discounted prices. hope you have similar shows are your end of the country.
                      Phil
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                      1983 XJ 650 Maxim
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                      • #12
                        Had A Shoei for years. Wife/kids gave me gift cert to the Local Yamaha dealer to get a new one. He had HJC and Bells. Bell was pretty expensive but I surprised to find a full face HJC that was both Snell and DOT approved. Was under $150. Fit alot better than the Shoei I had paid twice as much for years ago. I will just assume the Snell rating will work. Don't really want to find out.
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