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Only $10 for all 2024 SX, MX, and SMX series (regularly $30).
I do want to try a SM10 though. I got to hold one that a sales rep had and was really impressed with the design and quality.
What about the weight? They claim 1300+-50g, which is on the heavy side.
I am torn between Fly F2, LS2 or another (I wore it this season) Just1 J12. J12 was incredibly light, comfy and very well ventilated. It needs replacing though as I used it to the fullest...
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I help a friend with his training program and we were sponsored by Just 1 and they do make a great helmet. I don't believe in jumping from sponsor to sponsor but they had issues getting new helmets and parts to the U.S. At that point I started looking for a new helmet sponsor and we received an LS2 to try out.
The helmet weight is right there with the JUST 1 if not lighter depending on the shell size. The ventilation is superior and the protection has been proven.
They build the helmets at their production facility so there's no middle man and it keeps costs down. So again do not let the lower price scare you.
Good Luck!
You asked about the Bell Moto 9. i have it and this is THE first Bell helmet that fits me really well. As long as weight isn't a major concern of yours (I think my Medium is 1500 grams - so it is on the heavier side, but I'm fine with it), its a great option in terms of safety tech & fit (I have the Carbon Flex).
The Bell Moto 9 with MIPS supposedly do not fit differently although I have not directly compared both.
Personally, try-like-hell to go try them on and pick what YOU want. I recently bought the TLD SE4 Composite (before ending up with the Bell) and *hated* the fit of the SE4 (and I was coming off of a TLD Air which I loved).
With regard to helmets, I had a Bell Flex for a couple of seasons. Loved it, but also really wanted to try a 6D. So ordered a new ATR-2. Bell and 6D sizes are not in the ballpark so had to return and exchange for the proper size. The 6D took awhile to break in and for me is not nearly as comfortable as the Bell. The Bell feels like the materials are just a little plusher and small details like the magnetic cheek pads and strap are icing on the cake.
If you crash a shoei, email them or a rep and they will give you an address. You pay the shipping and they X Ray it to find eps degradation and shell cracks. I’ve seen shoes get reapproved from the factory after some bad hits.
Would be interested in some views from people with a new Arai please, I did try on Kurt Nichols 6D and man that thing was light compared with my old VX!.
As for the chin bar on the Shoei helmet, it is a little longer I feel than some of the others, which will give you more room.
Helmet prices (gear prices in general) are tough to take, but one thing I always try and consider is that the helmet may be the most important part of our protection. While being able the buy and replace an item that costs $700.00 0r more is a major consideration, I want to be as well protected as possible. If these top shelf helmets are definitely more protective, I am going to try and bite the bullet and spend the money. Many will spend $700.00 or more to make their bike faster, but then question the price of helmets. The faster one is, the better protected they need to be.
I too am victim of the Shoei liner obviously.
Pit Row
I was dead set on a new Shoei EVO, my current VFX-W is long in the tooth. Tried on the EVO and it fit perfect and much more comfortable than the Bell and 6D for my head shape.
But the feedback on the new liner in the EVO has me second guessing. Might need to go try on a M10...
from what I told the OP
headliner install is better on sm10
cheekpads evo
comfort evo
weight sm10
overall a dead match Imo
As for the adjustability, most people fit the helmet fine in the standard all the way up position. I’ve had at least 50
people try them on and maybe 5 needed any adjustments at all.
If the SM8 is under 1350g i might get that one. Otherwise i'll get the SM10 for 2019.
The ECE version of the SM10 weighs 1260g (size M).
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