Fox V3 RC Monster Carbon Fiber Helmet

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Got this for Christmas. Was real suprised. My girl didn't know I just bought a top of the line Arai last year but to be honest this helmet feels real good. It's lightweight, seems to fit snug. I am anxious to ride with it and see how the airflow is because I sweat like hell in my Arai.


Is this a good helmet compared to Arai? She spent about $425 on it so it wasn't cheap.
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Yaya 12/25/2009 4:09pm
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Very Nice! I'd like to have one of those if I didnt already have my TLD bucket Smile
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Fox helmets are good,gut there not on the level with Arai and Shoei. I have had an Arai the last 2 years and I won't own anything different. Hands down the most comfy and best fitting helmet on the market.
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crf250pilot 12/25/2009 4:58pm
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If I had a GF that spent $425 on a helmet for me, i'd keep the helmet and her.
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MX978 12/25/2009 4:59pm
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Protection wise not as good as an arai. It will be comfy and light but not as safe.

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mooch 12/25/2009 5:21pm
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mxr102 wrote:
Fox helmets are good,gut there not on the level with Arai and Shoei. I have had an Arai the last 2 years and I won't own...
Fox helmets are good,gut there not on the level with Arai and Shoei. I have had an Arai the last 2 years and I won't own anything different. Hands down the most comfy and best fitting helmet on the market.
I hear that all the time but in my opinion it depends on who's head the helmet is on.

I have an Arai, Shark and V3 and I personally think the V3 and Shark feel better on my head than the Arai.
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Nerd 12/25/2009 6:16pm
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mxr102 wrote:
Fox helmets are good,gut there not on the level with Arai and Shoei. I have had an Arai the last 2 years and I won't own...
Fox helmets are good,gut there not on the level with Arai and Shoei. I have had an Arai the last 2 years and I won't own anything different. Hands down the most comfy and best fitting helmet on the market.
mooch wrote:
I hear that all the time but in my opinion it depends on who's head the helmet is on. I have an Arai, Shark and V3...
I hear that all the time but in my opinion it depends on who's head the helmet is on.

I have an Arai, Shark and V3 and I personally think the V3 and Shark feel better on my head than the Arai.
It's about head shape.
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Wandell 12/25/2009 7:48pm
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crf250pilot wrote:
If I had a GF that spent $425 on a helmet for me, i'd keep the helmet and her.
Yep, I think you found a keeper!Wink
xnationalwrench 12/25/2009 8:38pm
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she is a keeper alright and with a lifetime of Monster product you can't go wrong. (you did sign a deal since you are running their logo right?)
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RMZ819 12/26/2009 5:54am
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MX978 wrote:
Protection wise not as good as an arai. It will be comfy and light but not as safe.
Got any proof that the fox helmet is not as safe as a Arai??? I would like to hear it if you do.
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RMZ819 12/26/2009 5:55am
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mxr102 wrote:
Fox helmets are good,gut there not on the level with Arai and Shoei. I have had an Arai the last 2 years and I won't own...
Fox helmets are good,gut there not on the level with Arai and Shoei. I have had an Arai the last 2 years and I won't own anything different. Hands down the most comfy and best fitting helmet on the market.
mooch wrote:
I hear that all the time but in my opinion it depends on who's head the helmet is on. I have an Arai, Shark and V3...
I hear that all the time but in my opinion it depends on who's head the helmet is on.

I have an Arai, Shark and V3 and I personally think the V3 and Shark feel better on my head than the Arai.
Nerd wrote:
It's about head shape.
Its about personal preference.
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pitbike502 12/26/2009 6:40am
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it is about head shape.. most people can fit comfortably in a an HJC, but Shoei's require a special shape.. I cant for the life of me wear a BELL, just finally fit good in a TLD, and can no longer wear a Fox.. And KBC makes FOX helmets, Im pretty sure Arai has a thing or tow on them
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MX978 wrote:
Protection wise not as good as an arai. It will be comfy and light but not as safe.
RMZ819 wrote:
Got any proof that the fox helmet is not as safe as a Arai??? I would like to hear it if you do.
Me too. They both meet the standards, right?
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Thanks for the input. Guess I'll ride with it and see. I am not that comfortable in the Arai. Sweat bad, chin strap kinda chokes me but I know it's a good helmet. My girl is pretty cool for getting me that. We'll see. I hate to return it. Guess I can have a couple helmets. I am worried about safety compared to Arai. I searched online but couldn't really find anything. Well at least the helmet will go nice with a new kawi if I get rid of the Honda. Smile
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FreshTopEnd 12/26/2009 9:55am
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Standards . . . there's a different rabbit hole we could climb down. As long as they have to pass current "standards," the helmets are not designed to optimally protect dirt bike riders for the risks they are most likely up against.

How well a helmet is made is a different issue whatever standard it is built to.

Fit is another separate issue important to protection. Our melons are shaped differently. Find a well-built helmet that fits you well.
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JaumeTGO 12/26/2009 11:44am
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What is the real weight of this precious thing??

I own a Airoh, and it weight's 1000 grm..........and I want to change to a FOX like this!!
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Nerd 12/26/2009 2:13pm
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mooch wrote:
I hear that all the time but in my opinion it depends on who's head the helmet is on. I have an Arai, Shark and V3...
I hear that all the time but in my opinion it depends on who's head the helmet is on.

I have an Arai, Shark and V3 and I personally think the V3 and Shark feel better on my head than the Arai.
Nerd wrote:
It's about head shape.
RMZ819 wrote:
Its about personal preference.
Which is about head shape.

I used to be unable to wear Shoeis for a while because my head didn't fit into them right. Does that mean my "personal preference" is not to like Shoei? No. It just meant that they didn't fit, and my personal preference was to not have a headache.

Arais always fit me well. The new Shoei does, too.
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kawboy388 12/26/2009 3:58pm
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If an Arai fits you good, but you really like a Shoei and it is too long oval, order a Shoei for the Japan market. They are rounder.
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Matt Wozney 12/26/2009 6:27pm
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doesn't have killer skulls I don't like it


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