comparable helmets...

[Tipys]

$$ for a lid when it's not gonna protect me anymore than most of the cheaper ones.

Watch video in the link I made a few post up then say that

[Squisha]

Hmm… a female who doesn’t want to shop around?
I heard they existed but never thought I would meet one.

It's not shopping. It's questing!

[RajunCajun]

Watch video in the link I made a few post up then say that

Yeah, I don't really buy it though. I do agree that the lid MUST FIT PROPERLY but, I have absolutely no doubt that a $700 Aria offers any more protection than a $200 Scorpion. I wouldn't, however go any cheaper than HJC or Scorpion. Brand Name, comfort, styling and extra features are why you pay more, not for more protection, necessarily....

Check out this article. http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/ge...iew/index.html It's a long read but gives some inedible info, and having worked as a test engineer for a few years, I think the info is pretty darn credible.

[Tipys]

well the big thing is a fiber shell rather then a polyurethane

[konichd]

Suomy Vandals are reasonably priced, comfortable, and a wide range of color schemes, check out www.suomy.com for the latest

Also it just so happens I have Vandals in stock to try on

[rybo]

Jess,

I'm a big fan of Shoei, so I've had a number of them over the years. Another Shoei model that fits like the Rf1K is the TZ-R.

The Suomy Spec series fits a lot like the shoei as well, but I find the Vandal to be a bit more round (squishes my forehead too).

Arai has different shapes for different models. For example the old Quantum didn't fit me at all, where the corsair fits me well.

For me the Shoei and the Suomy Spec series fit me best.

Good luck in your search

s

[OUTLAWD]

if you are coming from an RF1k then the suomy's would probably fit your head good. The arai's i tried on seemed to have a more round internal shape, and did not hug the sides of my head very well. I am graduating from an HJC and looking at the RF1K's and the suomy spec 1r's. Both fit me equally well, but the shoei graffics are lacking a bit if you're looking for a loud helmet...

EDIT: +1 RYBO beat me to the punch

[= Buckeye Jess =]

Thanks so much for the suggestions guys! I'll definitely be trying on some Suomys too!

Snowman - call me the oddball... but I generally HATE shopping unless it is for the big ticket toys like bikes or electronics...etc. lol

[Sully]

Jess - Definitely, at least try on a Suomy, the Vandal or the SpecR1 Extreme. I have a Shoei and a Suomy. Love them and they both fit nice and snug.

[Sean]

Jess - Definitely, at least try on a Suomy, the Vandal or the SpecR1 Extreme. I have a Shoei and a Suomy. Love them and they both fit nice and snug.

What do you know? You don't even wear a helmet, squid

[= Buckeye Jess =]

They are both on my list to try when I get home chica, thanks! =)
OOOOrrrr....you could win one for me tonight at Bostons! lol

[= Buckeye Jess =]

What do you know? You don't even wear a helmet, squid

You just zip it Sean...no messing with my chica there! lol

[Sean]

Sully loves it when I mess with her. Come to think of it, I'm her favorite person ever. So pipe down scooter or you'll be on the list too.

[= Buckeye Jess =]

Scooter? scuze me?
ppffft! I see you throwing a whole lot of threats my way little boy...but none have come to fruition as of yet...

See my sig for example...tee hee hee

[Snowman]

Call him a Nazis and get it over with.

[Sean]

...I see you throwing a whole lot of threats my way little boy...

I don't get it Are you saying I'm an owner, you're a little puppy dog and I'm feeding you treats? Is this a role playing thing? I'm not sure where this is going and what it has to do with helmets? (sigh) Woman are confusing.....

[= Buckeye Jess =]

I don't get it Are you saying I'm an owner, you're a little puppy dog and I'm feeding you treats? Is this a role playing thing? I'm not sure where this is going and what it has to do with helmets? (sigh) Woman are confusing.....

*thunk head on desk*

ugh...I give....Snowman wins...
Sean, yer a Nazi.

LOL

[Sully]

What do you know? You don't even wear a helmet, squid

yeah, so?... they do make nice frame sliders tho... all pretty and sparkley... ...

[Sean]

Call him a Nazis and get it over with.

Is that the definitive way to end all threads?

Sean, yer a Nazi.

I could never be a Nazi, I hate everyone equally

yeah, so?... they do make nice frame sliders tho... all pretty and sparkley... ...

See, Sully loves all of my posts, all of the time.




(besides, she is a squid at heart...and she's ......)

[= Buckeye Jess =]

ya equal opportunity hater!

I'm not trying to end the thread - just trying to jack it back onto its original tracks! =)

[Sully]

I only go slow so you don't look bad, Sean .... besides, if I go fast, it will mess up my hairdo.. and I need to look good for my Glamour Shots on P2P...

[rybo]

ya equal opportunity hater!

I'm not trying to end the thread - just trying to jack it back onto its original tracks! =)

In that vain....

I suggest that you get pictures of you in each helmet you try on, and then post the pictures and let us vote on which one you should buy.....

[Sully]

... nice Scott !!! I agree We need pics !

[= Buckeye Jess =]

In that vain....

I suggest that you get pictures of you in each helmet you try on, and then post the pictures and let us vote on which one you should buy.....

LOL...I'm not sure if this is a serious post or not.. and if it is...why??? haha