BallisticZX12R
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posted November 20, 2001 07:44 AM
Helmet Fitting Help
All right everyone here we go.
As most know my off road excursion in TN is among other things making me purchase a new helmet. As luck would have it, helmetshop.com's new catalog came yesterday in the mail. My question are as follows...
1) I know each helmet has a unique fit i.e., Arai is oval etc.
2) Features and functions... I love the vents in the shield in the Arai.
3) What new space age materials are they using to make them lighter and stronger.
Let me help everyone give me your opinions, I would be interested in ONLY the top of the line by all manufactures respectfully.
Like Arai's RX7/RR4/Corsair, Shoei's X-SP, and all though them seem hard to find, I remember a great a helmet that was made by a company called F-M.
Thank You all for the wealth of knowledge in advance.
Bart
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DaveInDaytona
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posted November 20, 2001 11:33 AM
Hey didn't we just to this ?
http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=1&TID=512
This is still my vote:
BTW - The Helmetshop is local to me. I had a chance to try on all the ones I was interested in. I'm still very happy with my decision.
Dave
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redelk
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posted November 20, 2001 12:15 PM
 Edited By: redelk on 20 Nov 2001 12:23
Arai actually has TWO
I have a Quantum /f (highest comfort rating in the SportRider test and good enough for Chandler) It's Arai's best helmet in the RO sizing. The RX7 is the best in the LO sizing. I couldn't wear a LO for more then 5 minutes before it started hurting my forehead. The Shoei was not nearly as bad as the LO Arais, but for my head, the RO fit the best. I was shocked on how well it fit and ventilated when compared to my HJC. Noise factor is about the same between the two. This is from Arai's website....
Arai Shell Shapes for Ultimate Comfort
One of the unique features of Arai Helmets that contribute to our unparalleled comfort and fit is our usage of two distinct shell shapes. These conform to the two most common human head shapes: Long Oval (LO) and Round Oval (RO).
The LONG OVAL is designed to give the best fit to heads that are narrower from side to side. This shape is considered the traditional "Arai" shell shape as seen in models like the Signet, as well as other Arai models bearing an LO designation at the bottom of the INTERIOR PADS THICKNESS CHART. If you're a rider whose previous helmets have left you feeling the need for "a little more room in the forehead" because of irritating and/or painful "hot spots" in the forehead after prolonged wearing, one of Arai's LO shell shapes is probably your best bet for maximum long-term comfort.
The ROUND OVAL shape, as found in models like the Quantum/f and others displaying the RO symbol, is for riders whose head shapes are more evenly shaped all around. These are often the shapes preferred by riders moving to an Arai helmet from another brand for the first time.
Try on both shapes to make sure which one fits you and your head best.
http://www.araiamericas.com/product/product_home.html
http://www.shoei-helmets.com/
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DaveInDaytona
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posted November 20, 2001 12:38 PM
Isn't getting your square head in a round hole a little tough Red ? 
Dave
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redelk
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posted November 20, 2001 05:19 PM
Square head?
HOW DARE YOU! My head is NOT SQUARE! It's a pinhead. I repeat... P-I-N-H-E-A-D... PINHEAD!
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