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czsummy · 07-23-2011, 04:04 PM

alright so, i just want to see what you guys think, im wondering what you think the best helmet brand is, out of the ones i tried on, HJC was my favorite, but i'm sure there are other brands that may be better, but let me know what you think, i wanna get the best.

Captain Steve · 07-23-2011, 05:53 PM

There is no best. There's "fits me the best". Every manufacturer is slightly different. What you want is the helmet that fits you the best. Try on the appropriate size from each manufacturer and then find the one that you think suits you best from that manufacturer.

If HJC fits you best (fits me good too) then decide your helmet budget and find one that suits you.

Dr_Sprocket · 07-23-2011, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Steve

There is no best. There's "fits me the best". Every manufacturer is slightly different. What you want is the helmet that fits you the best. Try on the appropriate size from each manufacturer and then find the one that you think suits you best from that manufacturer.

If HJC fits you best (fits me good too) then decide your helmet budget and find one that suits you.

Agreed! Pick the one that fits you the best.

sarnali2 · 07-24-2011, 08:17 AM

They'll all protect your noggin, they higher end ones are usually a little quieter or have a little better venting or graphics

czsummy · 07-24-2011, 11:49 AM

anyone wear an icon helmet? right now i'm torn between an icon. or an hjc, with the flip down shades. i didn't find any from icon like that.

ghettoe · 07-27-2011, 11:31 PM

I bought an HJC and I love it. I already knew my size from my MSF class and when I ordered my helmet, it fit unbelievable well. It is snug yet comfortable. A bit hot in the humid weather but still great. Can get slightly noisy but not too bad.

pushrod · 07-28-2011, 06:24 AM

If they fit you, the Scorpion flip-down or the one with the integrated shade are decently priced, and supposedly good quality.

Unfortunately (for my wallet), I have an Arai head.

czsummy · 07-28-2011, 12:52 PM

i found out my head is between a medium and large, so i need to decide on the snugger fit or a slightly looser.

12er · 07-28-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by czsummy

i found out my head is between a medium and large, so i need to decide on the snugger fit or a slightly looser.

As long as loose doesn't involve slop. They loosen up with miles but they never tighten up. So if you get slop, go tighter as long as you dont get a head ache from it. So wear it around the shop for 15-20 min before buying.

czsummy · 07-28-2011, 04:24 PM

i don't know of a shop near me that sells icons so i will just have to wear the hjc, but i know a large hjc is fine cause ive worn one for hours already

07-23-2011, 04:04 PM	#1
czsummy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 44	helmet choice alright so, i just want to see what you guys think, im wondering what you think the best helmet brand is, out of the ones i tried on, HJC was my favorite, but i'm sure there are other brands that may be better, but let me know what you think, i wanna get the best.

07-24-2011, 08:17 AM	#4
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,132	They'll all protect your noggin, they higher end ones are usually a little quieter or have a little better venting or graphics __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "All the BMW riders in the room, I want you to leave. Now. Out. "

07-28-2011, 06:24 AM	#7
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,478	If they fit you, the Scorpion flip-down or the one with the integrated shade are decently priced, and supposedly good quality. Unfortunately (for my wallet), I have an Arai head. __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

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07-23-2011, 05:53 PM	#2
Captain Steve Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 109	There is no best. There's "fits me the best". Every manufacturer is slightly different. What you want is the helmet that fits you the best. Try on the appropriate size from each manufacturer and then find the one that you think suits you best from that manufacturer. If HJC fits you best (fits me good too) then decide your helmet budget and find one that suits you.

07-24-2011, 11:49 AM	#5
czsummy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 44	anyone wear an icon helmet? right now i'm torn between an icon. or an hjc, with the flip down shades. i didn't find any from icon like that.

07-27-2011, 11:31 PM	#6
ghettoe Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 32	I bought an HJC and I love it. I already knew my size from my MSF class and when I ordered my helmet, it fit unbelievable well. It is snug yet comfortable. A bit hot in the humid weather but still great. Can get slightly noisy but not too bad.

07-28-2011, 12:52 PM	#8
czsummy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 44	i found out my head is between a medium and large, so i need to decide on the snugger fit or a slightly looser.

07-28-2011, 04:24 PM	#10
czsummy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 44	i don't know of a shop near me that sells icons so i will just have to wear the hjc, but i know a large hjc is fine cause ive worn one for hours already