So after reading the very old thread about helmets here, I went off to Prida yesterday. I asked for the Nolan helmet first and there was 1 left but it was too big and they didnt have an M. And an ugly red color with a snake on it .

I was really unsure what to do then. The girl handed me another Helmet (Thai one size L). Fit was good but I dont like D rings (Yes I know, but I'm lazy. lol). So she handed me another of the same brand with a buckle snap. And at the time it fit well (should haven known though when I saw it was XL). But when I got home later, its too loose! Maybe cause my hair was pinned up at the top I dunno. So now I have a loose helmet. So I'm tempted to go back tomorrow, but I dunno what to do with this helmet. lol

So anyone want a Thai helmet - size XL? lol same price as what I paid for it yesterday. ฿ 1200 . Its white, a full face helmet. Still have the sticker and pamphlet that came with it and the bag.

Yes I know, I should have done more research. But I dont want to spend money on a Arai or Shoei (seems to be the ones everyone recommends) because I'm NOT driving a motobike, I'm just a passenger and I only need a helmet mostly for 1 week and whenever I go out with friends. So why pay $400 for something if I'm only riding as passenger and will only be here till Sept and whatever helmet I have would be given to my cousin in Laos. Plus I'm a college student. I dont have that kind of money to spend on just a helmet. :x

Anyways, besides those 3 brands, Arai, Shoei, Nolan. Are there any other good brands? I'm doing some reading right now on them. Forgot where I read it but there was a Z1R helmet that out preformed a more expensive brand. Just wanted to know other people's opinion.

Also, should I get a full face one or a hybrid? I do wear glasses, but I also wear contacts. I didnt have much of an issue with my glasses in the full face helmet other then I kept forgetting to take them off before putting the helmet on/ taking off and it kind of fogs up.

Or.. should I just not bother and keep the helmet I have. lol

If I go back... I have a feeling someone should go with me so I dont screw up again. lol

I paid 500 baht for my last full-face at Prida. Fits fine. Size "M." Usually size "XL" doesn't fit.

whats wrong with those helmets that are sold for 180baht?????

whats wrong with those helmets that are sold for 180baht?????

I prefer my helmet not to crack open like an egg shell while my head is inside it. lol

Understand completely where you are coming from.

My helmet was 640 baht, and if I coudl have got a 1200 baht one that fit I would have got it.

While I am still "hansum" I would like to stay that way.

A 180 baht helmet is ok for a 180 baht head....must be very fugly.

Next time I am in Oz m going to pick up a Shoei.

No matter how good we think we are, or are, others are not so good and they will eventually hit you, and you will come a cropper. I wold rather that not happen while wearing a reconstituted ice cream tub.

Maybe I should have shook my head harder while I was at the store... I dunno. I'm still tempted to go back. Maybe they will let me exchange for smaller size? I'll have till tomorrow afternoon to decide. I dont need the helmet till Tuesday. I hate spending money though gah.

But if anyone is interested - it's a "Real" helmet, model GJ- 998 (G-08 I think). Full face. Size XL, Dot sticker (real or Thai DOT dunno lol), Color white. Push-button buckle. ฿ 1200.

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