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I need a helmet recommendation from you guys. I am in the market for a premium helmet, and am looking at Bell, Shoei, Arai, Leatt, and 6D. Price isn't really much of an issue, but obviously I want to save some money if I can, while also getting the best bang for my buck. The nicest helmet I've ever had is a Bell Moto 9. Currently using a Fly helmet (not the nice carbon MIPS one). Now that I'm getting older and maybe a little wiser, I see the error in my ways of dumping a ton of money into dumb bullshit, and skimping out on protecting my dome.
What are your suggestions? There are a lot of closeout deals floating around right now. I can get a pro deal for a Leatt GPX 6.5 Carbon V16 for $389.99, so that is the best deal on an upper level helmet I can get currently (that I'm aware of). If anyone has some time with this helmet specifically, please chime in.
What are your suggestions? There are a lot of closeout deals floating around right now. I can get a pro deal for a Leatt GPX 6.5 Carbon V16 for $389.99, so that is the best deal on an upper level helmet I can get currently (that I'm aware of). If anyone has some time with this helmet specifically, please chime in.
The Shop
Of the other brands you mentioned... Bell would be my second choice.
The 6D does seem to be pretty awesome. I really liked my old bell Moto 9. It fit my head really well and was pretty comfy, so I'm looking hard at those as well.
Shoei VFX-W: Love: liner feel, fit and finish. Hate: didn't fit my head (pressure points).
TLD SE4: Love: The look, weight. Hated: liner feel, venting, liner removal, it fell apart on me.
Bell Moto 9: Love: the magnetic pads, liner and look. Hate: the weight and lack of venting.
Airoh Aviator: Love: the weight and venting. Hate: the concussion i got within a month of owning it, liner felt scratchy.
Fly F2 Carbon Mips: Love: Liner feel, weight, venting, price, look. Hate: paint seems to scratch easier than other, top liner attachment.
Pit Row
It’s brand new, never worn sz large (or medium with different pads & liner) for $250
Edit: Just ordered the Moto 9 Carbon Flex.
I’ve tested this helmet the hard way...
At speed...
In the Desert.
They work.
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