December 26, 20169 yr Are there any others besides REAL? Or are they the only local helmet company that is DOT and ECE certified? Thanks.
December 26, 20169 yr Yes, there are other DOT and ECE certified helmet producers in Thailand, Bilmola and Index. As I know Index 911 is ECE certified, but from my point of view this helmet is not as good as top models of REAL and Bilmola. Top model of Bilmola is Eclipse 2016 http://bilmola.com/products/full_face/14 As I know this helmet is made from ABS\PC material and does not have air pump and double lenses. Very little technologies for top model. REAL is by far the most technologically advanced Thai brand. It has top models with air pump, double lenses and made from fiberglass or carbon-kevlar. Karbon-Kevlar helmet with double lenses and air pump for 6200 baht is very good price. http://www.real-helmets.com/2014/m/product_detail.php?p=25&k=fullface Fiberglass model with double lenses and air pump for 3200 baht. http://www.real-helmets.com/2014/m/product_detail.php?p=15&k=fullface I would also look for LS2 helmet, they sell them in many internet shops. Price is really good they are DOT, ECE and SHARP certified. For example LS2 ff396 you can buy in internet shops for about 130 USD. It is made from fiberglass and has 4 stars in sharp rating. https://sharp.dft.gov.uk/testsratings/ls2-ff396
December 26, 20169 yr Yes, there are other DOT and ECE certified helmet producers in Thailand, Bilmola and Index. As I know Index 911 is ECE certified, but from my point of view this helmet is not as good as top models of REAL and Bilmola. Top model of Bilmola is Eclipse 2016 http://bilmola.com/products/full_face/14 As I know this helmet is made from ABS\PC material and does not have air pump and double lenses. Very little technologies for top model. REAL is by far the most technologically advanced Thai brand. It has top models with air pump, double lenses and made from fiberglass or carbon-kevlar. Karbon-Kevlar helmet with double lenses and air pump for 6200 baht is very good price.http://www.real-helmets.com/2014/m/product_detail.php?p=25&k=fullface Fiberglass model with double lenses and air pump for 3200 baht.http://www.real-helmets.com/2014/m/product_detail.php?p=15&k=fullface I would also look for LS2 helmet, they sell them in many internet shops. Price is really good they are DOT, ECE and SHARP certified. For example LS2 ff396 you can buy in internet shops for about 130 USD. It is made from fiberglass and has 4 stars in sharp rating.https://sharp.dft.gov.uk/testsratings/ls2-ff396 Are you saying they are better than Shark (another Thai brand) ?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
December 26, 20169 yr Just now, DILLIGAD said: Are you saying they are better than Shark (another Thai brand) ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Shark is way more expensive. If you are ok to pay 5000 for basic model and 15 000 for advanced than Shark is for you. Shark is a French brand , they have factory in Thailand, but still very expensive.
December 26, 20169 yr Shark is way more expensive. If you are ok to pay 5000 for basic model and 15 000 for advanced than Shark is for you. Shark is a French brand , they have factory in Thailand, but still very expensive.Just an observation. Pay whatever you believe the helmets contents are worth.Ride Safe!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
December 27, 20169 yr My Shark cost way over 10k baht. As per Dilligad's post, I value my head very much. To get kitted up for big bike riding one can expect to pay min 30-50k baht and should be done before the bike is purchased. I noticed many do it the other way around and first go and buy a bike and then the gear. Some even rather buy add-on's for the bike and don't care much about the gear and use "gear" suited for going to the beach, ha-ha.
December 27, 20169 yr Author 14 hours ago, leonidpattayski said: Yes, there are other DOT and ECE certified helmet producers in Thailand, Bilmola and Index. As I know Index 911 is ECE certified, but from my point of view this helmet is not as good as top models of REAL and Bilmola. Top model of Bilmola is Eclipse 2016 http://bilmola.com/products/full_face/14 As I know this helmet is made from ABS\PC material and does not have air pump and double lenses. Very little technologies for top model. REAL is by far the most technologically advanced Thai brand. It has top models with air pump, double lenses and made from fiberglass or carbon-kevlar. Karbon-Kevlar helmet with double lenses and air pump for 6200 baht is very good price. http://www.real-helmets.com/2014/m/product_detail.php?p=25&k=fullface Fiberglass model with double lenses and air pump for 3200 baht. http://www.real-helmets.com/2014/m/product_detail.php?p=15&k=fullface I would also look for LS2 helmet, they sell them in many internet shops. Price is really good they are DOT, ECE and SHARP certified. For example LS2 ff396 you can buy in internet shops for about 130 USD. It is made from fiberglass and has 4 stars in sharp rating. https://sharp.dft.gov.uk/testsratings/ls2-ff396 Excellent information. Thank you very much.
December 27, 20169 yr 17 hours ago, leonidpattayski said: Fiberglass model with double lenses and air pump for 3200 baht. http://www.real-helmets.com/2014/m/product_detail.php?p=15&k=fullface Unfortunately this Real helmet have DD ring lock and no quick release.... Only quick release is acceptable for me.
December 27, 20169 yr The problem with Thai brands helmets is that none of them is SHARP certified and I trust SHARP rating more than DOT and ECE 22.05. The advantage of SHARP certification is that they show testing results online. https://sharp.dft.gov.uk/ You can see helmet stars rating, and impact zones safety. DOT and ECE are closed testing, no results are available only pass or fail. Even if helmet has DOT or ECE certification there is still a big difference in protection between 1 star and five and we do not know how many stars can Thai brand get in SHARP rating.
December 27, 20169 yr 12 minutes ago, Namplik said: Unfortunately this Real helmet have DD ring lock and no quick release.... Only quick release is acceptable for me. The Double D strap lock is more secure than the plastic quick release ones. If you watch Formula 1 you will notice that all the helmets have DD strap locks.
December 27, 20169 yr 15 minutes ago, leonidpattayski said: The problem with Thai brands helmets is that none of them is SHARP certified and I trust SHARP rating more than DOT and ECE 22.05. The advantage of SHARP certification is that they show testing results online. https://sharp.dft.gov.uk/ You can see helmet stars rating, and impact zones safety. DOT and ECE are closed testing, no results are available only pass or fail. Even if helmet has DOT or ECE certification there is still a big difference in protection between 1 star and five and we do not know how many stars can Thai brand get in SHARP rating. Agreed that Sharp certification is best but it is only done for helmets that will be sold in the UK. As far as I know the only way to get a Sharp certified helmet in Thailand is to buy one imported from the UK.
December 27, 20169 yr The double D is fine with me, there is a small strap I pull and the main strap is loose.Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect
December 27, 20169 yr I don't know about U.S or European standards but no Thai helmet comply with the AS/NZS1698:2006 because they don't have the sticker on them, personally I take my Bell Rogue with me to Thailand as it provides great protection, a face shield and is comfortable, I have a big head and Thai helmets just don't fit.
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