Helmet Advice

Discussion in 'Clothing & Gadgets' started by Gianfranco, Oct 17, 2017.

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  1. Gianfranco

    Gianfranco Well-Known Member

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    pos and con of these two helmets please.

    Caberg Drift
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    Simpson Ghost

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    whatever I choose I'll take it in carbon fiber
     
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  2. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Shoei for me every day...............
     
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  3. Gianfranco

    Gianfranco Well-Known Member

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    I know that shoei is a great brand, and it's not the only one... but I would like to know what would you choose between the two I put...
     
  4. stevethegoolie

    stevethegoolie Elite Member

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    Whatever helmet you choose, check the date of manufacture on the sticker attached to the polystyrene under the lining. I bought (and returned!) a helmet earlier this year with the sticker showing 080422 which equated to 22/04/08 i.e. 22nd April 2008.:eek: I was not amused.:mad:
     
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  5. chuk

    chuk Senior Member
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    have you not looked at the nexx carbon xr2 about the £300 mark, i had the xr1r carbon very light and large aperture may buy the xr2r model look the dogs danglies.
     
  6. Hughsie

    Hughsie Member

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    At what age would you discard a helmet lads?
     
  7. Gianfranco

    Gianfranco Well-Known Member

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    I'm using my x-lite x701 from 2011 as well
     
  8. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    I normally swap my helmet between 4 and 5 years, providing no knocks. If I do drop it or get a heavy knock I change it straight away.
    Wessa
     
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  9. Dougie D

    Dougie D Crème de la Crème

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    #10 Dougie D, Oct 18, 2017
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    i reckon they are good for 10 years if they haven't been dropped and the straps are still in good nick.. I've no way of proving this though:confused:.....but if someone is using it every day then they would probably be better changing it after 5 years
     
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  10. stevethegoolie

    stevethegoolie Elite Member

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    The helmet I was replacing was 3 months younger (I think) than the 'new' one. I had probably been using it for around 7-8 years, mainly at weekends but with occasional daily use when on holiday/touring.
     
  11. Gianfranco

    Gianfranco Well-Known Member

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    yes guys but between the two helmets I posted which one would you pick and why?
     
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  12. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    I would pick the Caberg on looks:cool:
     
  13. Hughsie

    Hughsie Member

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    Sorry for hijacking your thread mate!
    I have a habit of just posting when a question pops into my head!
     
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  14. Gianfranco

    Gianfranco Well-Known Member

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    Absolutely no prob mate!!
     
  15. Retired Phil

    Retired Phil Well-Known Member

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    My rule of thumb is over 5 years. Then either garage decoration or a planter.
     
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  16. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

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    Simpson - iconic. Go for it.
     
  17. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    I am guessing the OP preference is for a carbon fibre finish? Why did you narrow it to those two? There are plenty of criteria to apply from price to fit to finish to more objective SHARP/Snell scores, noise, comfort wearing specs, etc. The thing is, you already have a preference.......you just want us to confirm or confound your prejudices!
    Helmet life is a total variable dependant on construction (Polycarbonate hates sunlight and dies young!) with glass and carbon fibre longest lived. Actual life depends on use, knocks and deterioration of lining and chin strap, and from your care regime down to availability of replacement visores. How long is a piece of string and what is your head worth? Equally, it is pointless putting all your budget into a helmet at the expense of other protective gear. Maybe allocate a third to the helmet and two thirds to clothing, gloves and boots?
     
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  18. Gianfranco

    Gianfranco Well-Known Member

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    ok ok it is simple.
    I already have all the gear I just need to change my 2011 helmet, and I have to do the same for my girlfriend helmet. now I don't want to spend 500 euros each helmet and I would like to buy two equal helmets. at the same time I would like to buy a carbon fiber helmet, and so due to price quality ratio and appearance I ended up with these two.
     
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