In the market for a new helmet

The real Sasquatch wrote:

I wore Shoie forever. I started selling Alpinestars helmets and I had one instock in my size that i was thinking about selling myself.  The time...

I wore Shoie forever. I started selling Alpinestars helmets and I had one instock in my size that i was thinking about selling myself.  The time came to grab a helmet and at first I grabbed my trusty Shoei. Not the current generation, the previous one. After putting it on, I pulled it right off and wore the Alpinestars.  I have 2 SM8's they fit the same as the 23 and older SM10.    And they fit me much better than the Shoei's. A little harder to pop onto my head. But after its on , is super comfortable and vents so well.

 I sold one to a buddy that also has been wearing Shoei's. But he has a couple of the current generation EVO's . The day after he wore it, he called me up and said he needed another one. At first I thought he was going to say he crashed and destroyed it. But he said that it is so much lighter and vents so much better, He can not ride with the Shoei anymore and wanted at least another SM10. I ended up getting him a close out SM8 and 24and newer SM10 . The newest SM10 has  little snugger fit, but I was able to swap the liner in from my older SM10 and it fits even better than the olde helmet with the old liner. So if You try one on and find Yourself in between sizes, You can use the older cheek pads and gain some room. 

 

I would also look at the 6d ATR-3 or ATR-2 if Your looking for a little less expensive helmet.  6D can rebuild a helmet after a crash as long as the shell is ok.

Leatt Helmets are really nice  too.  They have a crash replacement program that discounts a replacement .

And Thor has a revised version of their helmet that uses Koroyd and they have a carbon fiber version. Its worth taking a look at if You wear Thor gear. 

 

The SM8/10 fits me the best. I sell the brands I listed above so I have experience with customers trying them on and feedback. We sell many more SM8's and 10's than the other helmets. Fly's top end helmet  is worth a look too. I've heard a lot of great feedback about those.  

 

But go and try on whichever helmets You are interested in and the one that fits the best will often be the most protective for you. A bad fitting top of the line helmet may not be as safe as a less expensive helmet that fits perfectly. A high end , perfect fitting helmet will be the safest combo of course. 

The real Sasquatch wrote:

I wore Shoie forever. I started selling Alpinestars helmets and I had one instock in my size that i was thinking about selling myself.  The time...

I wore Shoie forever. I started selling Alpinestars helmets and I had one instock in my size that i was thinking about selling myself.  The time came to grab a helmet and at first I grabbed my trusty Shoei. Not the current generation, the previous one. After putting it on, I pulled it right off and wore the Alpinestars.  I have 2 SM8's they fit the same as the 23 and older SM10.    And they fit me much better than the Shoei's. A little harder to pop onto my head. But after its on , is super comfortable and vents so well.

 I sold one to a buddy that also has been wearing Shoei's. But he has a couple of the current generation EVO's . The day after he wore it, he called me up and said he needed another one. At first I thought he was going to say he crashed and destroyed it. But he said that it is so much lighter and vents so much better, He can not ride with the Shoei anymore and wanted at least another SM10. I ended up getting him a close out SM8 and 24and newer SM10 . The newest SM10 has  little snugger fit, but I was able to swap the liner in from my older SM10 and it fits even better than the olde helmet with the old liner. So if You try one on and find Yourself in between sizes, You can use the older cheek pads and gain some room. 

 

I would also look at the 6d ATR-3 or ATR-2 if Your looking for a little less expensive helmet.  6D can rebuild a helmet after a crash as long as the shell is ok.

Leatt Helmets are really nice  too.  They have a crash replacement program that discounts a replacement .

And Thor has a revised version of their helmet that uses Koroyd and they have a carbon fiber version. Its worth taking a look at if You wear Thor gear. 

 

The SM8/10 fits me the best. I sell the brands I listed above so I have experience with customers trying them on and feedback. We sell many more SM8's and 10's than the other helmets. Fly's top end helmet  is worth a look too. I've heard a lot of great feedback about those.  

 

But go and try on whichever helmets You are interested in and the one that fits the best will often be the most protective for you. A bad fitting top of the line helmet may not be as safe as a less expensive helmet that fits perfectly. A high end , perfect fitting helmet will be the safest combo of course. 

Spooner wrote:

Dude I really wish you were one of my dealers haha!  We could nerd out on helmets every week 😂

The real Sasquatch wrote:

I wore Shoie forever. I started selling Alpinestars helmets and I had one instock in my size that i was thinking about selling myself.  The time...

I wore Shoie forever. I started selling Alpinestars helmets and I had one instock in my size that i was thinking about selling myself.  The time came to grab a helmet and at first I grabbed my trusty Shoei. Not the current generation, the previous one. After putting it on, I pulled it right off and wore the Alpinestars.  I have 2 SM8's they fit the same as the 23 and older SM10.    And they fit me much better than the Shoei's. A little harder to pop onto my head. But after its on , is super comfortable and vents so well.

 I sold one to a buddy that also has been wearing Shoei's. But he has a couple of the current generation EVO's . The day after he wore it, he called me up and said he needed another one. At first I thought he was going to say he crashed and destroyed it. But he said that it is so much lighter and vents so much better, He can not ride with the Shoei anymore and wanted at least another SM10. I ended up getting him a close out SM8 and 24and newer SM10 . The newest SM10 has  little snugger fit, but I was able to swap the liner in from my older SM10 and it fits even better than the olde helmet with the old liner. So if You try one on and find Yourself in between sizes, You can use the older cheek pads and gain some room. 

 

I would also look at the 6d ATR-3 or ATR-2 if Your looking for a little less expensive helmet.  6D can rebuild a helmet after a crash as long as the shell is ok.

Leatt Helmets are really nice  too.  They have a crash replacement program that discounts a replacement .

And Thor has a revised version of their helmet that uses Koroyd and they have a carbon fiber version. Its worth taking a look at if You wear Thor gear. 

 

The SM8/10 fits me the best. I sell the brands I listed above so I have experience with customers trying them on and feedback. We sell many more SM8's and 10's than the other helmets. Fly's top end helmet  is worth a look too. I've heard a lot of great feedback about those.  

 

But go and try on whichever helmets You are interested in and the one that fits the best will often be the most protective for you. A bad fitting top of the line helmet may not be as safe as a less expensive helmet that fits perfectly. A high end , perfect fitting helmet will be the safest combo of course. 

Spooner wrote:

Dude I really wish you were one of my dealers haha!  We could nerd out on helmets every week 😂

JAMESON504 wrote:

I've always had Bell helmets but I really like the way Shoei helmets fit my head. Any idea if they're working on a carbon version of...

I've always had Bell helmets but I really like the way Shoei helmets fit my head. Any idea if they're working on a carbon version of the VFX-Evo?

 

And for anyone wondering, just like the look of the carbon. Just a vet rider trying to look good....

FGR01 wrote:

Related, when is PU going to start having the ATR-3 in stock?

FGR01 wrote:

Related, when is PU going to start having the ATR-3 in stock?

Spooner wrote:

We won’t be carrying the ATR3. 

FGR01 wrote:

Related, when is PU going to start having the ATR-3 in stock?

Spooner wrote:

We won’t be carrying the ATR3. 

FGR01 wrote:

😥 Bummer!