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I use a Shoei RJ Platinum R , its been very comfortable and quiet. I also have a Shoei Neotec II. My next helmet , I will be looking at a Shoei J cruise. I will also look at others but I have an elongated oval head apparently.
I was able to snag an in-stock new Super Seer police half helmet today. Normally you have to order, and wait, and wait, but I called on a whim and they had my size in gloss black in fiberglass or carbon fiber. Ive been angleing to get one of these for a year. Had an order last fall that I finally had to cancel because they were so slammed by the Chicago PD with a big riot helmet order for the Democratic nation convention. Same with the Republican national convention.
I was able to snag an in-stock new Super Seer police half helmet today. Normally you have to order, and wait, and wait, but I called on a whim and they had my size in gloss black in fiberglass or carbon fiber. I’ve been angleing to get one of these for a year. Had an order last fall that I finally had to cancel because they were so slammed by the Chicago PD with a big riot helmet order for the Democratic nation convention. Same with the Republican national convention.
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I was able to snag an in-stock new Super Seer police half helmet today. Normally you have to order, and wait, and wait, but I called on a whim and they had my size in gloss black in fiberglass or carbon fiber. Ive been angleing to get one of these for a year. Had an order last fall that I finally had to cancel because they were so slammed by the Chicago PD with a big riot helmet order for the Democratic nation convention. Same with the Republican national convention.
I have a superseer and it has not held up very well. The interior soft foam liner pulls away from the foam easily.
I have a superseer and it has not held up very well. The interior soft foam liner pulls away from the foam easily.
These days they ship the helmet with three different thicknesses of foam pads for the inside of the helmet. I dont know how the inside of your helmet is constructed, because I think they have changed over the years, but I think in the case of the new S1602 Im buying, the foam pads could be replaced at some future point.
Got a Bell Mag 9 supposed to be arriving today. Checks all the boxes for me for cold weather and riding in the rain. Sun visor yes, full face shield that you can ride up or down yes and retractable sunglass/visor thing.
The sun visor is removable, but that's one of the most important thing to me, blocking the sun when you're riding straight into it, which happens a lot here in Florida. Very dangerous. Had a Mag 8 for years that works well, just worn out.
I will be "retiring" my Shoei RF 1400 later this year. I'll only go with a FF and have it narrowed down to 3... The Bell Race Star Flex CF, the Arai Corsair X and the Alpinestar Supertech R10 Carbon. I really like my Shoei, but thought I'd go to the next level with head protection. All three of these are highly rated albeit unfortunately VERY expensive, but I like the idea of keeping my brain protected as best I can and also place high value on comfort and noise levels. My research tells me that these three finalists all rate very well in all areas.
Side note - looking back, it's somewhat surprising given I never wore a helmet for many years early on. Then went to non-DOT novelty helmets when California adopted the helmet law, and have migrated to 3/4...then modular...and now FF which I would not ride without. I also tend to be very cheap, but head protection falls into the exception, so I'll be cracking the wallet.
Good luck with your search OP. Ride safe.
Most of the more expensive helmets do not provide more protection, but provide more wear-ability. Ventilation, vision, shapes and comfort are what the more expensive helmets provide.
I now know what Arai and Shoei helmets fit my oval head. HJC does also. But on the longer (and hotter) riding days, the comfort and ventilation is very helpful!
The numbers are important because they show the impact zones. Not mentioned, but shown, are the vents to allow air to
flow over the wearers head, at least while moving.
That actually works and makes riding much better. Especially for those of us in certain areas.
I have never tried a Shoei, or any high-priced helmet, but my helmets have always been DOT approved. And since splitting my chin
when it hit the street during the roll, slide, and bounce that happens because of an accident they have always been FF too.
And some FF helmets of the last few years are much better in vision too, so it helps to shop around and try a few on.
It may not be fair, but it is possible to try on a helmet locally and order the same helmet from some other place.
If I try on a helmet in a store, if it fits, I will buy from that store. I did wait until I got found the Arai Regent-X on sale, and I had a Cycle Gear coupon/rewards that took off another 10%! But I still purchased from the store.
Once I know what helmet fits me, I may order a replacement (when it is time) from The Helmet Shop online. For Arai and Shoei, I just call them and get good prices.
A full-face helmet is really nice when it is cold. If the HJC fits you well you might consider sticking with that brand. I have the HJC RPHA 90 modular helmet which I really like. It is great if you wear glasses. The latest model is the RPHA 91 and there is a carbon version.
Originally Posted by Kenny94945
Fit is the most important.
I join the OP with the lightest weight options and look to Carbon Fiber. But, some CF are not as light as "standard" or most recognized and proven helmets like Arai and Shoei.
CF seems to overall offer a weight saving of 1 lbs or less.
Since crashing sucks, I do not look toward modular FF helmets.
This right here is very true. I recently switched to a Shoei Neotec II Modular a couple of years ago (after years of a 1/2 helmet) and absolutely love it. Won't go back. Added the Cardo for comm & music...perfect!
My wife (who rides with me 80% of the time I'm on the bike) had a car accident involving a head injury years ago that still has lasting effects. Because of weight, she has been wearing a 1/2 helmet.
She would prefer to also wear a FF/Modular but the added weight causes headaches & nausea. Because of the "relatively" light weight of the Neotec II, and my experience with mine, she got fitted for one and was willing to try again.
Unfortunately the same results...headaches & nausea. OK...next let's try a Carbon Fibre so she got fitted for the new HJC RPHA 91 CB. First ride out with it and I had to pull over so she could get it off her head...not good.
Fortunately her 1/2 helmet was in the TP to wear for the rest of the day out. All good after she switched helmets. When we got back home I'm thinking "what the hell"?!? This HJC is carbon fibre...it should be so much lighter.
Still had the Neotec II here so I got the scale out and weighed them both. To my shock, the HJC RPHA 91 Carbon Fibre was a "hair" heavier at 1627 grams compared to the Neotec II at 1624 grams. By comparison, her 1/2 is 1135 grams.
The thought also crossed my mind that maybe the "closed in" effect to the FF/Modular was causing the issues as opposed to the "openness" of the half helmet. Nope, tried an open face 3/4 HJC with the same unfortunate results.
All this to say, buying a new helmet is a tricky game and involved process...and don't believe all the "hype". Good Luck!
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