Hells Dark Lord
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posted March 03, 2004 07:20 PM
Poll Question:
The helmet poll....
Which helmet would you use if money were no object?
please give a quick discription of the helmet you have/would like. I.E. Replica edition/model.
Poll Results:
 22 votes (47%)
Arai
0 votes (0%)
AGV
18 votes (38%)
Shoei
4 votes (9%)
HJC
3 votes (6%)
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wannabe
Pro
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posted March 03, 2004 08:12 PM
Shoei....Wayne Rainey replica edition. 
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k bryant
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Sponsor
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posted March 03, 2004 09:14 PM
I was one of the first Shoei contracted riders in the USA (1975). Been wearing them ever since.
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mattie_k
Zone Head
hill-billy!
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posted March 03, 2004 09:50 PM
Really satisfied with my HJC!
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zx11_12
Expert Class
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posted March 03, 2004 10:12 PM
I'm very satisfied with my HJC. But if money were no object, I'd have the Miguel Duhamel replica Shoei.
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tuusinii
Pro
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posted March 03, 2004 11:32 PM
Premier!!! Very good fit(to my head) and very good durability. Quite ligth too. Made in Italy...
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beansbaxter
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posted March 03, 2004 11:42 PM
Suome is the lightest helmet I have seen out there. They are up their in price, but is it true they dont have Snell or Dot ratings?
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frEEk
Administrator
ummm... yeah
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posted March 04, 2004 01:11 AM
arai, for no other reason than it's the only brand that fits (their long oval models only). dont touch no replicas; way to flashy for me. a nice solid colour or some relatively calm graphics.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted March 04, 2004 05:57 AM
Arai Corsair, in black just like my old Quantam was.....
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deathpulse
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posted March 04, 2004 07:15 AM
Arai Quantum series - fits my big long over "linus" type head  .
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DaveInDaytona
Pro
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posted March 04, 2004 08:29 AM
I have one of these: Shoei X-SPII
Want one of these: Shoei X-11
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Ninjaman12R
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posted March 04, 2004 09:08 AM
HJC - Ninjaman Replica
HJC - Ninjaman replica,...you know the one with the built in radar jammer?!?!?!? 
Honestly I do wear HJC helmets because they fit, they hold up well for me, and they are an excellent value.
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castor
Novice Class
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posted March 04, 2004 04:09 PM
Arai RX7 RR4 Doohan Repl....
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fearless
Novice Class
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posted March 04, 2004 05:51 PM
Dave i have the Shoei X-11 the same one you posted in fact i wanted it for 6 months and finally broke down and bought it . It has to be the best helmet i've ever owned when you open the top vent on a cool day its like turning on the A/C it actually breaths unlike all other ones. The vents are easily opened with gloves on. I give the helmet on a scale from 1 - 10 a very high 10
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CrotchRocket
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posted March 04, 2004 07:14 PM
I use the Arai Quantum in solid black, its a great helmet with a great fit...I have tried on almost every helmet and sat in the store for a while, Arai fit most comfortably...
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted March 05, 2004 04:52 AM
this is going kinda how I figured it was going to...thanks for the input fellas, lets see how this turns out
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DaveInDaytona
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posted March 05, 2004 05:48 AM
quote:
Dave i have the Shoei X-11 the same one you posted in fact i wanted it for 6 months and finally broke down and bought it . It has to be the best helmet i've ever owned when you open the top vent on a cool day its like turning on the A/C it actually breaths unlike all other ones. The vents are easily opened with gloves on. I give the helmet on a scale from 1 - 10 a very high 10
Good to hear. Where I am (hot) it's all about the cooling and that's why I got the X-SPII because it flowed better than any others and the removeable and washable liner keeps things fresh. It's just a matter if time.
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VincentHill
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posted March 05, 2004 10:17 AM
I originally raced with a Bell. Then went to a Shoei which is too large in the Chin area (Read broken Collar Bones. Then went to an HJC which was OK, but could not remove the liner. Last went to a KBC VR1 nice street Helmet (Cool Max and removal liner, but not good for racing (Read cannot see Up with head down!) My next Helmet will be a NKG or SUOMY because the liners are removable and with your head down, you can see up withou the Helmet Blocking the view!
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fearless
Novice Class
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posted March 05, 2004 01:18 PM
I also own the Suomy Scott Russell Replica which before the X11 was a very good feeling helmet until i got X11 now the Suomy has retired to the shelf.
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jonwright
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posted March 07, 2004 10:47 AM
Just got an X-11. Very nice, very light. Vents like nothing else.
Look forward to my first endurance race with it this weekend!
Go Backmarker Racing!!! Woooo hooooo!
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deathpulse
Pro
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posted March 07, 2004 11:54 AM
Does the X-11 fit people with "long oval" heads? I had a shoei like 8 years ago, and it kept leaving a red mark on my forehead cause of my frankenstein like long oval head...?
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fearless
Novice Class
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posted March 07, 2004 05:55 PM
Very well, i have the same problem so i can't wear an Arai the Suomy also fits very well but doesn't vent as well
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JoshDunn
Expert Class
Posts: 373
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posted March 07, 2004 10:08 PM
Whoops! Thought you were asking what we had. HJC Actually It fits my Tall skinny head other helmets crush my forehead, I would like a better quality one but what will fit my head ?
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