Best helmet out on the market?

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mjskier 3/11/2010 6:57pm
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I couldn't use Shoei's before either, but those days are gone now with the new Shoei mold. Try one out.

I have a Shoei's VFX-W and once on, it fits like a glove. But I'm curious, anybody else has trouble putting it on and taking it off? It feels extremely tight around the temples doing that. Yet like I said, it fits like a glove.
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Justin314 3/11/2010 7:28pm
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mjskier wrote:
[b]I couldn't use Shoei's before either, but those days are gone now with the new Shoei mold. Try one out.[/b] I have a Shoei's VFX-W and...
I couldn't use Shoei's before either, but those days are gone now with the new Shoei mold. Try one out.

I have a Shoei's VFX-W and once on, it fits like a glove. But I'm curious, anybody else has trouble putting it on and taking it off? It feels extremely tight around the temples doing that. Yet like I said, it fits like a glove.
That may have to do with the cheek pads extending out at the bottom. Just my guess, though. Once mine is on, it feels like a pillow is wrapped around my head.
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mjskier wrote:
[b]I couldn't use Shoei's before either, but those days are gone now with the new Shoei mold. Try one out.[/b] I have a Shoei's VFX-W and...
I couldn't use Shoei's before either, but those days are gone now with the new Shoei mold. Try one out.

I have a Shoei's VFX-W and once on, it fits like a glove. But I'm curious, anybody else has trouble putting it on and taking it off? It feels extremely tight around the temples doing that. Yet like I said, it fits like a glove.
Does this to me also. Fits great, but it's the hottest helmet I've worn.
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SMITH201 wrote:
Who needs a helmet with these SICK training wheels! [img]http://www.motocrossactionmag.com/Media/News/febercross%204.jpg[/img]
Who needs a helmet with these SICK training wheels!
Two things:

1) This takes the award for the worst ad in the 21st century. It would have been bad enough if the kid was riding in a yard but to be going through what reminds me of a trials section with no helmet is just bizarre.

2) I am waiting to get my AGV to replace my David Bailey replica One Industries helmet that is going on four years old. It is in fine shape but I really don't like wearing a helmet that is more than a couple of years old....especially since I have taken a couple of soil samples with it.

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thumper665 3/12/2010 6:07am
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Shoei is the best helmet out there period.
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Shenzi 3/12/2010 6:55am
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Our Dainese Flame is the best helmet out there period. (makes you go real fast!) Smile

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Shenzi wrote:
Our Dainese [i]Flame[/i] is the best helmet out there period. (makes you go real fast!) :) [img]https://specials.rediff.com/sports/2006/feb/11sld2.jpg[/img]
Our Dainese Flame is the best helmet out there period. (makes you go real fast!) Smile

Spammer.......heh heh heh.
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Outsider 3/12/2010 8:08am
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That helmet turns you into a Flamer... Just Saying.
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I like Arai, but they getting to expensive for me, and I don't like the new paint jobs. But if money is not an issue, for me it would still be Arai.

I just bought a Klim. Very well vented, if you want a vented helmet, it is great.

Troy Lee has some nice looking helmets. I like the old school simpler designs myself.
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mxnick 3/12/2010 10:37pm
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mjskier wrote:
[b]I couldn't use Shoei's before either, but those days are gone now with the new Shoei mold. Try one out.[/b] I have a Shoei's VFX-W and...
I couldn't use Shoei's before either, but those days are gone now with the new Shoei mold. Try one out.

I have a Shoei's VFX-W and once on, it fits like a glove. But I'm curious, anybody else has trouble putting it on and taking it off? It feels extremely tight around the temples doing that. Yet like I said, it fits like a glove.
I have had the same issue with the new Shoei VFX-W. I have had every Shoei since Jeff Ward switched from open face to full face, and the VFX-W has been the hardest to get on and off. I switched to the 32mm (from 35 stock)cheek pads and it helped a bit, but did not cure the issue. Shoei or Arai is the only way to go, IMO.
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v1rus99 3/13/2010 12:07am
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Best for me is the Fox Helmet... I have a wierd shaped head I guess and Arai and Shoei don't sit comfortably.
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I have 1 Bell, 2 Shoei (1 MX, 1 street) and a Troy Lee Designs. The Shoei is nice but is a little tight right above the forehead; I haven't tried the newest models. The TLD is awesome. Great fit, best paint jobs (IMO) and comes with a nice padded case.

-Jeff
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ThegodSmith wrote:
I have 1 Bell, 2 Shoei (1 MX, 1 street) and a Troy Lee Designs. The Shoei is nice but is a little tight right above...
I have 1 Bell, 2 Shoei (1 MX, 1 street) and a Troy Lee Designs. The Shoei is nice but is a little tight right above the forehead; I haven't tried the newest models. The TLD is awesome. Great fit, best paint jobs (IMO) and comes with a nice padded case.

-Jeff
Hey man, do you know if you can get bigger cheek pads for the TLD?!?

I sent an email yesterday, after reading this thread I put mine on again, but I just pretty much lopped all my hair off... Wouldn't mind it being a little more snug...
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mxgoon 3/13/2010 3:21pm
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thumper665 wrote:
Shoei is the best helmet out there period.
Prove it!
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berg450 3/14/2010 10:10am
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berg450 wrote:
Those are all nice helmets, if you like wearing a 3lb or heaver brick on your head. Nothing but airoh"s for me.
bartziokas123 wrote:
how does your airoh fit. Can you compare it to a arai vx pro 3. I wear a small and want to order a airoh.
I wore arai vx pro for years. Then I bought my first airoh about 4years ago, will never go back to arai or any other helmet, and the sizes are the same I wear a med in the airoh, and also wear a med in arai the fit is the same, So get the small the fit will be the same, And you can get the airoh on ebay for 325.00 shipped to your front door, just make sure you get the airoh stelth, The other airoh"s are the cheeper version.
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Shenzi 3/14/2010 10:16am
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I wore arai vx pro for years. Then I bought my first airoh about 4years ago, will never go back to arai or any other helmet...
I wore arai vx pro for years. Then I bought my first airoh about 4years ago, will never go back to arai or any other helmet, and the sizes are the same I wear a med in the airoh, and also wear a med in arai the fit is the same, So get the small the fit will be the same, And you can get the airoh on ebay for 325.00 shipped to your front door, just make sure you get the airoh stelth, The other airoh"s are the cheeper version.
so you're allowed to race non-DOT helmets at your tracks? It's allowed at AMA Pro level but I didn't know it was also at regional/local races.

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bartziokas123 3/14/2010 10:20am
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berg450 wrote:
Those are all nice helmets, if you like wearing a 3lb or heaver brick on your head. Nothing but airoh"s for me.
bartziokas123 wrote:
how does your airoh fit. Can you compare it to a arai vx pro 3. I wear a small and want to order a airoh.
berg450 wrote:
I wore arai vx pro for years. Then I bought my first airoh about 4years ago, will never go back to arai or any other helmet...
I wore arai vx pro for years. Then I bought my first airoh about 4years ago, will never go back to arai or any other helmet, and the sizes are the same I wear a med in the airoh, and also wear a med in arai the fit is the same, So get the small the fit will be the same, And you can get the airoh on ebay for 325.00 shipped to your front door, just make sure you get the airoh stelth, The other airoh"s are the cheeper version.
Thanks man, im going to order one today.
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MXTRAINER1 3/14/2010 12:07pm
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Until the new "offroad helmet testing" procedure is in place we will never really know what helmet/helmets are best for Motocross use.
Without verifiable data on dirt impacts it will be just opinions on "fit and finish" with the standard DOT and Snell testing available at this time.
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ThegodSmith wrote:
I have 1 Bell, 2 Shoei (1 MX, 1 street) and a Troy Lee Designs. The Shoei is nice but is a little tight right above...
I have 1 Bell, 2 Shoei (1 MX, 1 street) and a Troy Lee Designs. The Shoei is nice but is a little tight right above the forehead; I haven't tried the newest models. The TLD is awesome. Great fit, best paint jobs (IMO) and comes with a nice padded case.

-Jeff
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Hey man, do you know if you can get bigger cheek pads for the TLD?!? I sent an email yesterday, after reading this thread I put...
Hey man, do you know if you can get bigger cheek pads for the TLD?!?

I sent an email yesterday, after reading this thread I put mine on again, but I just pretty much lopped all my hair off... Wouldn't mind it being a little more snug...
I couldn't find any info on the cheek pads, sorry.

On a side note, I found out last night that the TLD helmets are made in China. I will be trying the new Shoei and buying those (depending on where they are made) or Arai from now on.

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BobbyM wrote:
[img]http://www.cyclegear.com/images/offroadhelmets/rockhard_mx_helmet_acdc_LG.jpg[/img]
motogeezer wrote:
HAR!! My crazy neighbor got one of those. It came in a box that's meant to look like an Anvil tour case. I didn't have the...
HAR!!

My crazy neighbor got one of those.

It came in a box that's meant to look like an Anvil tour case.

I didn't have the heart to tell him how ridiculous it is.
Wonder if he reads vitalmx? Silly
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ThegodSmith wrote:
I have 1 Bell, 2 Shoei (1 MX, 1 street) and a Troy Lee Designs. The Shoei is nice but is a little tight right above...
I have 1 Bell, 2 Shoei (1 MX, 1 street) and a Troy Lee Designs. The Shoei is nice but is a little tight right above the forehead; I haven't tried the newest models. The TLD is awesome. Great fit, best paint jobs (IMO) and comes with a nice padded case.

-Jeff
Crush wrote:
Hey man, do you know if you can get bigger cheek pads for the TLD?!? I sent an email yesterday, after reading this thread I put...
Hey man, do you know if you can get bigger cheek pads for the TLD?!?

I sent an email yesterday, after reading this thread I put mine on again, but I just pretty much lopped all my hair off... Wouldn't mind it being a little more snug...
Pretty sure you can mate.

I got replacement ones for more SE2 through my local store.

Im sure MCA could get them for ya.
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CASH476 3/14/2010 4:10pm
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Shoei & Arai have the best market perception of safety due to their advertising, expense and finish. With the amount of debate on helmet testing and what is suitable for mx, I doubt anyone here can answer which helmet protects you best.
Shoei sidi and shot 7/20/2014 1:27am
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Try some on. I love my Arai, but if my nose was any bigger, it would hit the face guard. The Shoei has better clearance, and...
Try some on.

I love my Arai, but if my nose was any bigger, it would hit the face guard.

The Shoei has better clearance, and is just as well built.
Then why didn't you buy a shoei?
Who is arai? Shoei shot or lazer are the only helmets worth looking at.
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CASH476 wrote:
Shoei & Arai have the best market perception of safety due to their advertising, expense and finish. With the amount of debate on helmet testing and...
Shoei & Arai have the best market perception of safety due to their advertising, expense and finish. With the amount of debate on helmet testing and what is suitable for mx, I doubt anyone here can answer which helmet protects you best.
I can tell you in order of quality to value....
shoei.......lazer.....then shot
All fantastic helmets. If you can afford it then shoei are with out a doubt the best lid, but if on a budget then shot are fantastic value for money. Shot striker is carbon and Kevlar
Crisp BRAAAP! 7/20/2014 5:42am
7/20/2014 5:42am
After reading the previous thread on safety, it seems to me that we might be at a crossroads for helmet safety. It seems to me like the 6D and Kali designs might provide increased protection via slower deceleration. Leatt licensing Kali's design legitimizes it in my mind.

I wish we all had more objective results with which to judge helmet safety, but that's just my interpretation of what I've read. I think the Shoeis and Arais might be on the verge of becoming old fashioned.
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munsch121 7/20/2014 8:33am
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those expensive ass helmets are over priced and overhyped.
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Brent 7/20/2014 8:59am
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IMO Kali Protective or 6D.

They are both utilizing different methods of a similar new wave of technology.

Weight is important too, because if your head whips in a crash, the added weight of a heavier helmet can increase the speed at which your head hits the ground, the pendulum effect.

I use Fly Carbon now, but very soon my next helmet would be a Kali. Problem is that there're is no dealer I've found that stocks them so I can try one on.

Somewhere here on vital, guyb did a feature on Kali Protective about a month ago, it is definitely worth a look.

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