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04-24-2006, 04:05 PM
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bikerguyzx12 is offline
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you guys keep comparing 600 dollar helmets to 200 dollar helmets as far as impact resistance, it goes alot further than that, the higher line helmets offer much better abrasion ressistance in a slide, not to mention adjustable padding for custom fitting, superior ventilation, better quality of elements which in turn makes the helmet lighter, and easier shield removal and more shield options (i.e. locking mechanisms and venting mechanisms. i have almost every "brand name" helmet ever made and at least one of every helmet that i sell in my shop and by far my shoei RF1000 is the best helmet i have ever used, i use it almost every time i ride, even over my 700 dollar arai, i pride myself in being somewhat of a helmet guru, if you guys have any questions than just call me, i can help u out with anything from what a specific helmet weighs to arodynamics of the helmet to helmet materials, give me a shout im always happy to help
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04-24-2006, 04:23 PM
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Team Kessler
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I'm not sure about Arai but my friend crashed on the track a few years back with a custom painted Shoie. He sent it in to get checked and they told him it was not safe anymore....he's like fine, just send it back so he can have a little memento of his highspeed Bridgehampton crash......Shoei was like sorry...we destroyed the helmet.
BTW - if you need a new lid check out the deal on the WERA board http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=105492
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04-24-2006, 04:48 PM
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My previous Arai had been dropped off my bike at least 20 times easily. Sometimes from the seat, other times from the mirror stalk, and usually it had my gloves inside it.
When I got my new Arai, I sent the old one back to them to test it. The test was $10. They sent me back my helmet with a report. They said taht the helmet did not appear to be affected by the drops. However, there was an area of the styrofoam that was "compromised" due to hanging on the mirror stalk. They said that if I were wearing the helmet and I received an impact on that point, that the helmet would not be able to protect me the way it was designed. They recommended a replacement.
In all honesty, it was probably okay. I mean, what are the odds you'd land exactly on that one spot to absorb the impact? I ended up selling the old Arai anyway (it was a size too big for my head). And yes, I told the buyer exactly what Arai said about the helmet and he was fine with it.
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04-24-2006, 05:15 PM
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Quote:
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what are the odds you'd land exactly on that one spot to absorb the impact?
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Murphy's Law always seems to handle that situation very well.
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04-24-2006, 05:47 PM
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SBA Evangelist
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JEEZ....someone is waking the dead with posts....LOL....
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04-24-2006, 06:27 PM
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i wear a natzi helmet in chrome beaches that offers the best protection
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04-24-2006, 06:35 PM
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DOT Approved Big German Motorcycle Helmet
http://www.helmetsetc.com/detail.asp?product_id=bg_dot
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i wear a natzi helmet in chrome beaches that offers the best protection
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04-24-2006, 06:43 PM
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Lazy Ass
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fo sho fo sho
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04-25-2006, 07:04 AM
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I always laugh at people that have those on.
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04-25-2006, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by bikerguyzx12
i have almost every "brand name" helmet ever made and at least one of every helmet that i sell in my shop and by far my shoei RF1000 is the best helmet i have ever used, i use it almost every time i ride, even over my 700 dollar arai.
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Your Shoei is probly designed better to fit to your head over the Arai. In the end, its not about the price of the helmet, but a proper fit.
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04-25-2006, 09:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bikerguyzx12
you guys keep comparing 600 dollar helmets to 200 dollar helmets as far as impact resistance, it goes alot further than that, the higher line helmets offer much better abrasion ressistance in a slide, not to mention adjustable padding for custom fitting, superior ventilation, better quality of elements which in turn makes the helmet lighter, and easier shield removal and more shield options (i.e. locking mechanisms and venting mechanisms. i have almost every "brand name" helmet ever made and at least one of every helmet that i sell in my shop and by far my shoei RF1000 is the best helmet i have ever used, i use it almost every time i ride, even over my 700 dollar arai, i pride myself in being somewhat of a helmet guru, if you guys have any questions than just call me, i can help u out with anything from what a specific helmet weighs to arodynamics of the helmet to helmet materials, give me a shout im always happy to help
D-ROK
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I agree the shoei i love...i crashed in my arai and that shit gave me noggin a good bang up job...
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04-25-2006, 10:07 AM
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SBA Evangelist
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"Not a good idea helmet"
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