pokerkid Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Looking to buy a somewhat decent new open faced crash helmet on Samui. Been to Ohm Cycles and also Tesco and BigC but did not find what i was looking for. Any other recommendations ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samui Bodoh Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I don't have a recommendation; I was hoping one of the 'old-timers' had an idea! (C'mon guys- that's a challenge ) If you do find something, please post as I would like to get a new one as well. My plan at the moment is to wait until I get to either Bangkok or out of the country... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 10 minutes ago, Samui Bodoh said: I don't have a recommendation; I was hoping one of the 'old-timers' had an idea! (C'mon guys- that's a challenge ) If you do find something, please post as I would like to get a new one as well. My plan at the moment is to wait until I get to either Bangkok or out of the country... OK OK old timer here!!! Honda Shop in Maenam carries probably the best helmets on Samui... Usually a few types to choose from... Up to about 2000 baht price range... can't think of the names off hand, but certainly better than "300 baht type helmets" ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amusements Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 ^^ Also the Honda shop in Nathon had a few helmets in the other day - It's related to the one in Maenam. BTW - Between Nathon and Nameung there are a few places you can try. On the left past the old immigration there is a bike spares shop that sells mostly exhausts and cheap looking helmets , a new Yamaha shop, Kawasaki shop, and a Harley Place that I seem to remember being recommended before regarding helmets? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Last time I asked at Honda Nanton they did not have but worth a look if closer for OP....(yes same family as Maenam Honda) Other bike dealers may have too as mentioned... by Amusements ... never checked..but worth a look see!! I think Maenam has a larger choice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Bo Phut, this shop (Street View with shop name in Thai) close to Fisherman Village intersection, has a special crash helmet shop in the back; that's where my GF used to buy helmet(s)... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Primeros Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 You can buy Real Helmets at the Kawasaki shop in Namuang at the ring road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huberthammer Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 On 21/07/2017 at 8:32 AM, samuijimmy said: Last time I asked at Honda Nanton they did not have but worth a look if closer for OP....(yes same family as Maenam Honda) Other bike dealers may have too as mentioned... by Amusements ... never checked..but worth a look see!! I think Maenam has a larger choice... Was there last week. Both Nathon and Maenam Honda had a few decent ones on sale (1-4k THB). Limited selection but they looked better than the Tesco/Big C models (disclaimer - I am far from being an expert) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noob81 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 I tried all the helmets at both Honda dealerships, they just don't fit my head very well. The best one for me hands down is Avex Teenage, BigC and Tesco used to sell them for 600 baht, but not anymore, real bummer. They are probably not as good as Arai, but I tested it with friends - we hit each other with a fire extinguisher as a part of a drinking game, and the helmet made it feel like a gentle push. So they're not a total flop as many people think, I just wish the strap and buckle held longer. Well, anyway, will check out Kawasaki shop in the next few days, thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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