new helmet... suggestions?

[derf]

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

Oh almost any DOT cert helmet will protect you in a crash...What differentiates the "high end"ids from the sub-$200 crowd are the features, fit and finish, weight, materials, ventilation, visor, etc. What's the difference between a Cadillac and a Chevy, I mean they both get you where you're going right? I won't argue the subjective differences between different lids but there are reasons for the price difference a $600 Arai and a $200 Scorpion.
imho

While scorpions are definately not a $600 lid they are equal to most $400 helmets I have used, in fact for the price it is in my opinion the best line of helmets out there. I am on my 3rd Scorpion now, my 2nd exo-700. I totally plan on buying either a 750 or a 900 for my next helmet. They cool great and are decently light weigh, areo dynamics are good too (dont try and ride with your head sideways for an extended period of time though).

For triple the price you can get a suomy or an arai that is slightly lighter and cools a little better . What it really comes down to is that you should go to a store and try a few on, see which one FITS CORRECTLY, is most comfortable, and is in your price range. That should be your criteria for selecting a helmet, in that order.

[Rider]

I tried on the HJC FS-15carbon. It is very light and felt comfortable on my head. It fits better than the Scorpions. I'd like to try on the Bell double Apex but I can't find anyone who stocks that model.

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

They do look good! I have an Ac-12 Carbon fiber...sucks to wear compared to my Sharks imho. NOT EVEN CLOSE.

The HJC that I regret not buying...Carbon Fiber AC-12 Elbowz

I'm more of a plain helmet kinda guy - solid colors and such. Do you have a pic of the Sharks?

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Particle Man

I'm more of a plain helmet kinda guy - solid colors and such. Do you have a pic of the Sharks?

Not home but here's some stock shots...

[Gas Man]

AL... is there any helmets you don't own?

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

The new X12 looks badass. Of course being brand new it will be $600+

Haven't seen it for under $700. And per the reviews it vents less and is louder than the X-11, the RF-1100 is a better helmet.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

AL... is there any helmets you don't own?

The last Shoei I bought was an X-8.... I've tried several lids over the years for sure! Right now I have 12.

[Particle Man]

Nice lookin' lids - I'm still more of a solid color guy but still nice.

[Sixxxxer]

I like my Scorpion WAYYY Better than my Suomy. My Suomy would Fog like a Whore in Church...My Scorpion Doesn't even flinch with fogging and I breath heavy as hell inside my lid.

I always liked the Crackhead, It's an older model but its still a Tits Looking Helmet IMO

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

Fog like a Whore in Church

I'm not sure I'm making the connection on that one