Helmet
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RE: Helmet
Arai (by a mile)
Shoei
Suomy
AGV
Nolan
HJC
KBC
Dainese
I think they are the best helmets in order,in my opinion,im sorry guys but i just dont rate the HJC or KBC,i just think they are not too good quality,im sure they will do a job,but not as good a job as Arai,they are the best by a mile,its the safest by far,and the comfiest too.
Shoei
Suomy
AGV
Nolan
HJC
KBC
Dainese
I think they are the best helmets in order,in my opinion,im sorry guys but i just dont rate the HJC or KBC,i just think they are not too good quality,im sure they will do a job,but not as good a job as Arai,they are the best by a mile,its the safest by far,and the comfiest too.
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I knew about the changeable cheek pads, which definitely help prevent the helmet from twisting. But the problem I had was trying to get the helmet to sit squarely on the crown of my head. My head is oblong (again, I'm not the elephant man or anything) where most helmets are designed for a more round head.
Anyway, the Arai fit better. I put my HJC's on now and I feel unprotected in comparison.
Anyway, the Arai fit better. I put my HJC's on now and I feel unprotected in comparison.
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ORIGINAL: kiggy74
I knew about the changeable cheek pads, which definitely help prevent the helmet from twisting. But the problem I had was trying to get the helmet to sit squarely on the crown of my head. My head is oblong (again, I'm not the elephant man or anything) where most helmets are designed for a more round head.
Anyway, the Arai fit better. I put my HJC's on now and I feel unprotected in comparison.
I knew about the changeable cheek pads, which definitely help prevent the helmet from twisting. But the problem I had was trying to get the helmet to sit squarely on the crown of my head. My head is oblong (again, I'm not the elephant man or anything) where most helmets are designed for a more round head.
Anyway, the Arai fit better. I put my HJC's on now and I feel unprotected in comparison.
We get arai's in this wk at my shop.... We'll do a customer based comparison towards KBC, HJC, SHOEI, THH, SCORPION, AND ANY OTHER JUNK KNOCK OFFS WE HAVE IN THE SHOP...
ill keep you posted.
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Thanks OneWheelin, I'd be interested to hear more feedback.
In regards to what separates Arai from Shoei:
1. A little bit lighter
2. Much better ventilation. I have friends that wear Shoei that will be sweating like crazy in their Shoeis. I've never cracked a sweat in the Arai.
3. Much thicker, softer, material inside that covers far more interior surface area of the helmet.
4. I'm not sure about Shoei, but Arai's have a 5 yr warranty.
5. Overall comfort. I could sleep in that helmet, it's great.
In regards to what separates Arai from Shoei:
1. A little bit lighter
2. Much better ventilation. I have friends that wear Shoei that will be sweating like crazy in their Shoeis. I've never cracked a sweat in the Arai.
3. Much thicker, softer, material inside that covers far more interior surface area of the helmet.
4. I'm not sure about Shoei, but Arai's have a 5 yr warranty.
5. Overall comfort. I could sleep in that helmet, it's great.