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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.
Last edited by RajunCajun; Tue Mar 31st, 2009 at 12:15 PM.
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well the big thing is a fiber shell rather then a polyurethane
R.I.P. Lahela 10/12/1986-08/01/2008
Want to become a super hero? http://www.donoralliance.org/info-page-1
"I don't fail I just succeed at finding ways that don't work."
Chris Titus
CSC Spelling Bee Champ 2008 and 2009
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
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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
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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
Last edited by OUTLAWD; Tue Mar 31st, 2009 at 12:50 PM.
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
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.
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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.
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...
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