MattCinderey Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Hi Everyone, I'm heading up to BKK next week to find a good helmet. I have to admit I've never worn one in 3 years of riding here on Samui (stupid) ... I tried one a long time ago and found it to be incredibly heavy and seemed to reduce my side vision, I didn't feel comfortable wearing it. I was at a friends house not so long ago and he had a Shoei helmet. I couldn't believe how light it was! I'm planning on buying an ER-6N in the next few months, so it's time to get kitted up. Can anyone recommend any shops in Bangkok to get a good helmet? What other brands apart from Shoei should I be looking out for? I'm hoping 20-30k will buy me a good one. Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance, Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withnail Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Never been there but try http://www.pandarider.com/ they have a massive selection and you can definitely get one for a lot cheaper than you're budgeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluestu Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 (edited) Plenty at Paddock too, was looking myself recently, Arai are top notch as well. http://www.paddock.co.th/osc/index.php?cPath=4_18 Edited February 14, 2010 by skybluestu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noahvail Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Paddock also carry Shoei. I've got a flip-front that is as safe as a fixed full-face helmet (assuming you've dropped the chin bar back down). It's a great advantage if you wear glasses, talking with gas station and 7-11 people, and so on. It's surprisingly quiet. 20+k baht, but worth it, I think. Had it for a couple of years, very happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 You can probably buy something for 30K. And worry about losing it the first week. Or buy a decent full face at 2K. I can't see out of one side; I always wear full face and turn my neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUDAS Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I have a Shoei lid which I bought from Paddock last year for around 15k. I'm also going to buy a REAL brand lid shortly which I believe are DOT approved and around 2k Baht. http://www.real-helmets.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattCinderey Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 Thanks for the info. Well head over to Paddock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattCinderey Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 Guys, Picked up a Shoei Z6 Matte Black helmet last week in Bangkok. Over the moon with it. Thanks for the information - just need an ER-6N to go with it! Peace. Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunder Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 (edited) Seriously.. Can you guys wear either Shoei or Arai helmets made for the Asian market? I am a size M with both brands in Sweden, but in Thailand size L is completely crushing my forehead. My advice to all of you with an "oval" head shape is to order it from europe or US and have someone carry it over for you.. Edited March 1, 2010 by dunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattCinderey Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 I have a big head - my forehead is probably a fivehead but the size M shoei fits me perfectly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I tried a Real yesterday, both L and XL and found that they were a very tight fit and that my chin was scaping on the front of the helmet. I am down in BKK in a couple of weeks and I am looking at a MOTARD style where the chin area goes out to a point and there is plenty of room. My current helmet is an Ideal size L which is a "snug" fit so perhaps an XL would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic6ard Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 got the Arai Tour-cross2. Great helmet, pretty good ventilation if you can put up with the noise, or close some ports and be a little warmer. The peak is annoying though. there should be a different hinge cover when you don't have the peak on, but I can't seem to find a decent store in chiang mai or online. The ARAI shopping site is down right now. Anyone know a place in Chiang mai that would have these covers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasMike Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Do an internet seach for Leatherup I purchsed all of my toys from this site. My wife just arived in BBK yesterday with 3 helmets I purchased from their. She did bring them with her from the United States though. I do belive they ship international. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic6ard Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 they don't do arai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) they don't do arai Mic6ard, Have you emailed Paddock in Bangkok or even Dirtshop. Paddock for sure has Arai and they ship nationwide. Edited March 12, 2010 by VocalNeal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic6ard Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 thanks mate. Just fired off one to paddock. Sucks to be in Chiang Mai and looking for this kind of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GungaDin Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Do an internet seach for LeatherupI purchsed all of my toys from this site. My wife just arived in BBK yesterday with 3 helmets I purchased from their. She did bring them with her from the United States though. I do belive they ship international. Good site, thanks for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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