Premium Helmets: Weight & Certification Chart 2023

The real Sasquatch wrote:

 I  thought that was what You might have meant. That Mips has been around and is in many brands of helmets so it has likely been...

 I  thought that was what You might have meant. That Mips has been around and is in many brands of helmets so it has likely been tested much more just due to the larger number of helmets with it in them. Sometimes I wonder if there are helmets designed to do well in the tests  but other models may do better in the real world when You do not have such perfectly replicated hits. I guess that could also be a reason for not naming names and showing data as far as test results go. The reasoning  Arai states for having a round and smooth shell makes sense. They want the helmet to slide instead of digging in. And as outdated as they seem, their policies for dealers and customer service are the most strict I have read from all the brands. Arai requires online/mail order sellers to pay return shipping and exchange helmets for the correct size. There is a time limit on it and other conditions that both customer and dealer have to meet. 

 

I really like the Alpinestars SM10 and SM8 helmets. That 2024 SM10 will come with the EJECT system . They  added EPS and  a softer rubber molding  in the area the Bell moto 10 has that cut out for collarbone injury prevention  , it is more than just testing the old model and updating a decal. There are more changes to it than it looks like on the outside.  Pro racers have had to have a Hats off device in their helmets for years now. Including a device like that in the SM10 is great. I have a customer who organizes  the EMT's for a local track. I'll have to ask him if they would already have the pump needed and what they know about that type of device.  You can add the EJECT bladder to any helmet. But its nice to know they have included it with the helmet . Alpinestars fit and finish are  very nice! I used to paint helmets and have  handled all the high end models and brands( some  car helmets that make the retail price of a Moto 10 look like a bargain!). And the Alpinestars helmets are right there at the top as far as materials , fit ,finish and feel. They also vent extremely well. The Glossy solid Carbon Fiber SM10 is  a work of art! Alpinestars also has info on how  much better the helmet performed above a passing result in certain aspects of the ECE 22.06 testing  on their site in the info about the 2024 SM10. 

A friend of mine recently switched to an SM8 from wearing Shoei helmets for the past 2 generations they had. And he was blown away with how light and well vented they are. Said they were like not wearing a helmet compared to the VFX-Evo's he has been wearing. He called me to order an SM10 the day after he rode in the SM8. He likes to have multiple helmets , he has been racing at the Expert and Pro level for years and is  now a Vet rider. He said he can never wear the Shoei again after wearing the SM8.  He is very picky and honest about what he uses and races multiple classes every weekend. 

 I can not say that it will protect You better or worse than a 6D ATr-2 will.  I still think the 6d system might work better all around but its hard to really know. The Current SM8 and SM10 have a second generation version of mips that is more built into the liner than some of the other helmets with Mips. I think the new SM10 still has that same generation of Mips. And You can adjust how the helmet sits on your head. The liners have 4 positions that You can adjust. They also have optional size cheek pads that help if You find yourself feeling in between sizes. 

 

 I say it in just about every post, but go to a local dealer and try them on in person. If You have to plan out a day to hit a few places , it is worth investing the time to make sure You get the best fitting option.  Even a not so bad head injury will take more than a day to recover from.    

wrc777 wrote:

I question if Arai even believes their own marketing. Those vent covers stick way out and give their helmets the most protrusions of any helmet on...

I question if Arai even believes their own marketing. Those vent covers stick way out and give their helmets the most protrusions of any helmet on the market. 

Jt$ wrote:

The Formula S is 22.06. There was no necessary change to certify, just the lengthy line for certification.