Helmets, price Vs protection...... - Page 2

gdhugh · 06-10-2008

Agreed. What CAN be discerned is that there are plenty of inexpensive polycarbonate helmets that do a very good job of protection from the average impact that the far majority of accident victims would encounter. After reading it, I personally feel more confident in the DOT vs SNELL rating.

KZBob · 06-10-2008

OK here's the thing I find fishy about that whole thing.

Motorcyclist Magazines largest advertiser is Parts Unlimited.

While AGV sales remained constant, Icon helmets were good, but Z1R's sales were dismal. A few days BEFORE that magazine came out, my Parts Unlimited rep showed up with that article laminated telling me I should order Z1R helmets because sales were going up because of that article.

Some of the highest scoring helmets are OWNED by Parts Unlimited, Z1R, Icon and they are the largest distributor of AGV. Hmmmmm those did the best in most catagories..

No Shoei? Yeah they didnt send any for the test, umm ok.

Arai Tracker GT? WHy not a Signet, Quantum, Astral or RX7? Why would Arai send an older model helmet designed specifically for flat track racing for that test? Hmmm

I dont know if anyone remember back in the 80's when Snowmobile mags got flat out busted for having their personal largest advertiser's machines win the "shootouts" in their mags.

Just seems fishy to me.

RichLockyer · 06-10-2008

Check out Dirtrider.
Honda always wins the shootouts.

KTM may be faster, Yamaha may have a better suspension, Kawi may have the quickest lap times, Zuki may be the most nimble....

But if that's the case, then they have a "Rider subjective" graph that tilts the score enough to bump Honda over the edge.

freezeradio · 08-09-2009

It's like this..... If you have a helmet that fits well. Then you will wear it. Arai helmets are very good .But do not fit my head..... On the other hand I have a Shoei head. A RF-1000 fits real well. I feel great riding with it. So try on a few and see what shape your melon is. Get something that fits !!!! Helmets have saved my life Offroad and one the street a handfull of times.Allways wear a helmet

Mick327 · 08-10-2009

I look at it this way, " Any helmet worn is better than any helmet not worn. " You really have to put the doggone thing on to make it work. Any protection is better than none.

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gdhugh PColaFl V2K LT Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pensacola, Florida USA Posts: 3,181	Agreed. What CAN be discerned is that there are plenty of inexpensive polycarbonate helmets that do a very good job of protection from the average impact that the far majority of accident victims would encounter. After reading it, I personally feel more confident in the DOT vs SNELL rating. __________________ David 2007 V2K Classic LT VROC#23977 SCRC#164050

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RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 28,016	Check out Dirtrider. Honda always wins the shootouts. KTM may be faster, Yamaha may have a better suspension, Kawi may have the quickest lap times, Zuki may be the most nimble.... But if that's the case, then they have a "Rider subjective" graph that tilts the score enough to bump Honda over the edge. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Ultra-Classic Patriot Guard Rider *Please put your bike year/model in your sig line or fill in your profile before asking for help.*

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freezeradio Flash Frozen Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oswego,Illinois Posts: 688	It's like this..... If you have a helmet that fits well. Then you will wear it. Arai helmets are very good .But do not fit my head..... On the other hand I have a Shoei head. A RF-1000 fits real well. I feel great riding with it. So try on a few and see what shape your melon is. Get something that fits !!!! Helmets have saved my life Offroad and one the street a handfull of times.Allways wear a helmet __________________ Right around Chicagotown Freezeradio Just got down !!!

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Mick327 Old and nasty BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Auburndale, Florida Posts: 375	I look at it this way, " Any helmet worn is better than any helmet not worn. " You really have to put the doggone thing on to make it work. Any protection is better than none. __________________ VROC 28006 2009 Vulcan 900 custom Candy burnt orange , chrome wheels, 200/70 rear tire , lowered,

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06-10-2008	#22 (permalink)
KZBob New Guy BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 273	OK here's the thing I find fishy about that whole thing. Motorcyclist Magazines largest advertiser is Parts Unlimited. While AGV sales remained constant, Icon helmets were good, but Z1R's sales were dismal. A few days BEFORE that magazine came out, my Parts Unlimited rep showed up with that article laminated telling me I should order Z1R helmets because sales were going up because of that article. Some of the highest scoring helmets are OWNED by Parts Unlimited, Z1R, Icon and they are the largest distributor of AGV. Hmmmmm those did the best in most catagories.. No Shoei? Yeah they didnt send any for the test, umm ok. Arai Tracker GT? WHy not a Signet, Quantum, Astral or RX7? Why would Arai send an older model helmet designed specifically for flat track racing for that test? Hmmm I dont know if anyone remember back in the 80's when Snowmobile mags got flat out busted for having their personal largest advertiser's machines win the "shootouts" in their mags. Just seems fishy to me.

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