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Apr 28, 2008 | 07:14 PM

#11

rvizzle

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From: Seymour Johnson AFB

RE: Helmet Question

I have the Shoei RF-1000 Badge 2 helmet. 428.00.

Apr 28, 2008 | 11:33 PM

#12

Shadow

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From: Mud hut, Zululand

RE: Helmet Question

I'd rather have a secondhand Arai, than a brand new anything else......my 2c worth

Apr 29, 2008 | 02:00 AM

#13

FFCBRf4i

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From: Los Angeles, CA

RE: Helmet Question

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ORIGINAL: jaynd

i'll just reiterate.........

a $800 Arai is just as safe as a $80 Bell from Walmart. you're paying so much more for the Arai/AGV/Suomy yada yada b/c its much much lighter (which you will notice), it will vent so much better than a cheaper helmet, and of course that fancy designs on them.

That's not entirely true, mang. They're made out of different materials as well. They will react differently upon impact. There are also different certifications than DOT such as SNELL, BSI, ECE. It's more than just venting, design, and weight. The interior of the helmets will be different too. Different linings and so on...

Apr 29, 2008 | 03:34 AM

#14

Martin_D

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From: Iraqistan

RE: Helmet Question

Well its already been said, but...

....The helmets all do the same thing, protect your noggin. The difference will be in comfort, weight of helmet, VENTILATION (cheap helmets ventilation has no comparison IMO), and of course style.