JohnPark Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 (edited) Just wondering what brand helmet everyone likes. I've always worn AGV since I was a kid, don't think I'll ever change because they're a good fit for my head shape. Edited July 7, 2014 by JohnPark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantan Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 There is no option "none". Do i need to prefer one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnPark Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 There is no option "none". Do i need to prefer one? Didn't think anyone would be silly enough to ride without a helmet on these roads but I'll add the option, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantan Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Not prefering any manufacturer doesnt mean riding without helmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnPark Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 I realized what you meant after I replied, oops. Added another option for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomadJoe Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 (edited) I find the Real's to be of good construction and affordable. Are both DOT and TIS certified (at least has the logos) so that makes me at least feel safer about them. Back home I wore SHOIE's. Arai's are too damned expensive. There was some recent testing that showed affordable helmets fared better in crash tests than expensive ones. It's online somewhere. Interesting to note that non-TIS (The Industrial Standard) helmets (Snell, ECE, DOT) are not legal in Thailand. http://www.motorcycle.in.th/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=6065&topic=6065#6065 http://www.motorcycle.in.th/article.php/What-Everybody-Should-Know-About-Helmets Edited July 7, 2014 by NomadJoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantan Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I find the Real's to be of good construction and affordable. Are both DOT and TIS certified (at least has the logos) so that makes me at least feel safer about them. Back home I wore SHOIE's. Interesting to note that non-TIS (The Industrial Standard) helmets (Snell, ECE, DOT) are not legal in Thailand. Yep, all the expensive helmets (e.g. on the PandaRider website) are sold "for racing only". Guess this doesnt include racing on public streets Agree with you, the Real helmets are very good quality for the price. Imo Real does a good job offering "real helmets" for a price even most Thais can afford (if they want). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberSideDown Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I've only been wearing Shoei since I started riding- I do like the AGV Pista, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I've only tried 2 manufacturers; HJC and Icon. HJC has some fantastic value but has a really round shape. Unfortunately my head is oval so there's lots of room on the side. Icon fits me the way it's supposed to...but runs a bit tight in the cheek pads for my cherubic cute cheeks. Luckily they offer differently sized pads that got me feeling good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnPark Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 (edited) I've only been wearing Shoei since I started riding- I do like the AGV Pista, though. It's the Corsa I have same shape as the Pista just not full CF. Here it is modeled by my future biker Edited July 8, 2014 by JohnPark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberSideDown Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 ^ I've never tried on a Corsa- do you know how the shell shape compares to Shoei? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnPark Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Never tried a Shoei, my heads wide at the back and narrower at the front and it's a good fit (even pressure all around) maybe a little tight on my cheeks but don't think that's a bad thing. Think the Corsa is a better bet for the road as the Pista air vents are removable plastic/rubber inserts and the Corsa has the more conventional sliders. Knowing me I'd lose the inserts. The corsa still has the locking 2 position shield and the shield I find handy because it comes down with a nod of the head or when my speed gets up a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATF Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I've only been wearing Shoei since I started riding- I do like the AGV Pista, though. I tried the Pista and the build quality IMO is not as good as an X12 and the fit is very different, more for a narrower head shape. It is better ventilated though and you can throw away the rubber plugs for the vents, you'll never need them in Thailand. Much noisier than an X12 but that's down to the vents. The X12 will fog slightly if you use the chin curtain, but I like it's quietness. The design of the Pista may sway you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberSideDown Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I've worn an X12 and I can't believe it's possible to make a noisier helmet- it's completely track-oriented and noise wasn't a factor as Shoei assumes earplugs will be used, and that it will be on the rider for only an hour or so at a time- it's got great airflow, though. IMHO, there's no better street helmet than the GT-Air, and no better all-around helmet than the RF-1100 (which is probably surpassed by the 1200, though I haven't tried one yet)- for a race helmet, the X12 is fantastic, but I like the look of the Pista (which isn't a great reason to choose a helmet, but it interests me;)). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATF Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I've worn an X12 and I can't believe it's possible to make a noisier helmet- it's completely track-oriented and noise wasn't a factor as Shoei assumes earplugs will be used, and that it will be on the rider for only an hour or so at a time- it's got great airflow, though. IMHO, there's no better street helmet than the GT-Air, and no better all-around helmet than the RF-1100 (which is probably surpassed by the 1200, though I haven't tried one yet)- for a race helmet, the X12 is fantastic, but I like the look of the Pista (which isn't a great reason to choose a helmet, but it interests me;)). I'm the opposite. I find the X12 lovely and quiet and fits like a glove. You will need earplugs with a Pista for sure if you think the X12 is loud. I like the look of the Pista too, maybe the best looker out there but after a long relationship with the Bell Star Carbon. Which is an excellent helmet I'm sold on the X12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberSideDown Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I need to try on the Pista- they have it at the Kamix Shop, but I'm not sure when I'll be in the neighborhood. If I get it, that will make three helmets, all with somewhat different focuses- I'm just not sure how I'd like anything other than Shoei after wearing them for 20+ years- they've probably deformed my skull over time to where they guarantee me a perfect fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll2 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 shoei, shoei, shoei. using an x 11 for 7 years. time has come to change my helmet with a newer Shoei. x 12 or z-7(rf 1200) if not Arai rx7. if not AGV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 ^ Bell RS-1 rumoured to be good, if it fits your head type. Has photo-chromatic face shield as an option. Don't know where from though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATF Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 ^ Bell RS-1 rumoured to be good, if it fits your head type. Has photo-chromatic face shield as an option. Don't know where from though. The Bell RS-1 is the cheaper version of the Bell Star. Dirt Bike Shop BKK is the importer or you can order from Sport Bike Track Gear in the States. The Polaroid shield is also available for the Shoei now too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familyonthemove Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I have an Arai shaped head - so stuck with them for years ..... but now trying an HTC IS-Multi as the ventilation and visibility are better and it can convert to open face from a 'moto' style. The peak and internal sun visor are also handy features It also costs less than Arai - and as helmets don't seem to last long in the heat I'd thought I'd give a lower cost one a try. It's still ECE approved and the same model is available in UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg71 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 What no option for Index ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familyonthemove Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I have an Arai shaped head - so stuck with them for years ..... but now trying an HTC IS-Multi as the ventilation and visibility are better and it can convert to open face from a 'moto' style. The peak and internal sun visor are also handy features It also costs less than Arai - and as helmets don't seem to last long in the heat I'd thought I'd give a lower cost one a try. It's still ECE approved and the same model is available in UK. Sorry - make that an 'HJC" Multi. HTC too flat for my head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATF Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I find the Real's to be of good construction and affordable. Are both DOT and TIS certified (at least has the logos) so that makes me at least feel safer about them. Back home I wore SHOIE's. Interesting to note that non-TIS (The Industrial Standard) helmets (Snell, ECE, DOT) are not legal in Thailand. Yep, all the expensive helmets (e.g. on the PandaRider website) are sold "for racing only". Guess this doesnt include racing on public streets Agree with you, the Real helmets are very good quality for the price. Imo Real does a good job offering "real helmets" for a price even most Thais can afford (if they want). Racing helmets need a Spark rating I understand. It's a gold sticker and racing helmets have thicker visors etc. and are about 20% lighter because racers will only use the same helmet a few times and it's not going to subject to everyday abuse. TIS????? Snell are a non-profit organization so I trust Snell the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Wore AGV for decades & recently switched to Scorpion's Exo R2000 Never going back This helmet is batting so far above its price range it is amazing. Not available in Thailand though so I imported it 17 riders in MotoGP now use this helmet & yes I realize sponsorship is sponsorship but...at GP level the riders have choices from all brands usually offered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H1w4yR1da Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 There is no option "none". Do i need to prefer one? Then don't take part in the poll. Jeez, there are some argumentative posters out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATF Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 There is no option "none". Do i need to prefer one? Then don't take part in the poll. Jeez, there are some argumentative posters out there. There is a none option but no one has used it yet. Can we have a skull option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberSideDown Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I just got an email from the manufacturers of the Skully HUD helmet (I applied to be one of their beta testers)- their product will be available soon (though no word yet on their selections for testers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatcharanan Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 No Bilmola? Carbon version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAD Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Or mention of Shark? Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantan Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 There is no option "none". Do i need to prefer one? Then don't take part in the poll. Jeez, there are some argumentative posters out there. Too late, i already voted for "no preference". But thanks for your valuable tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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