Re: [ST] Wrap-up of Roethlis-Helmets

["Jeremy Witt" <Jeremy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

And how does that logic apply to the single color Shoei, Arai, Suomy?  

My non-scientific methodology for helmet selection includes paying
attention to the brands and models of helmets moto-journalists use.
Watching racers as well, but that's a bit muddied by sponsorship.
However, I don't see too many of the cheaper helmets "donated" to
racers.  

The other main part of the selection process is fit.  Since I'm blessed
with the long-oval (football) shaped head, most of the cheaper helmets
are cast in the round-oval shape, pressing uncomfortably on my forehead
and rocking side to side easily.  Arai Quantums fit me perfectly,
however the padding and eyebrow vents give me a claustrophobic feeling.
My Shoei ZII is nearly perfect fit, the shield can be changed in
seconds, even while wearing it, and the interior padding completely
removes for cleaning.  I spent extra for graphics, although not
racer-replica.

I've tried on cheaper helmets and they felt...cheap, fit aside.  I can't
speak to their ability to protect versus the more expensive brands, but
a helmet that isn't comfortable and convenient isn't as likely to be
worn.  And I tend to take long trips, where a marginal helmet wouldn't
work.    

The most recent review of helmets in Rider magazine showed you could get
several good choices for under $200.  As the prices rose, the features
improved and wind noise decreased, in general.  

Find a DOT, Snell, Euro rated helmet that fits comfortably, vents well,
changes shields easily and can be easily cleaned, damn the price! 

$.02   

Jeremy Witt
Newbury Partners
(o) 603-893-3022
(c) 603-475-4228

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Masiak, Richard
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 8:26 AM
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Subject: Re: [ST] Wrap-up of Roethlis-Helmets

Bologna.  You pay for the fancy graphics, especially if they match a
well known racers helmet graphics.

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Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 2:36 AM
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Subject: Re: [ST] Wrap-up of Roethlis-what-his-name?

<<SNIP>>
 
Much of what we pay for in top of the line helmets such as SHOEI or ARAI
or SUOMY is for the additional features from wind tunnel testing for low
noise, light weight materials, removable/replaceable comfort liners,
airflow systems, etc So from that point of view I would say my current
Shoei ZII is a better helmet than my first AGC as it lighter, more
comfortable, has better vetilation.
 <<SNIP>>
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