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Old 09-01-2009, 11:50 AM   #1
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Default new: Arai RX-7 GP

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http://www.araihelmet-europe.com/rx7...p?page=designs
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Old 09-01-2009, 12:03 PM   #2
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Me like. Wish there was a place I could try on arai to see how they fit and size.
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Old 09-01-2009, 12:06 PM   #3
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pitfalls of living in "tha stixs"


there's used to be a vendor at all the AMA races that would size you.
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Old 09-01-2009, 01:23 PM   #4
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Looks the same as any other Arai, frankly.

Personally earpods will always be inferior to earpod-less designs. They usually make more whistling noise, and sometimes the earpods even fall off.
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Old 09-01-2009, 01:35 PM   #5
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They may be the same, but I have never tried on an arai. Only shoei and hjc
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Old 09-01-2009, 06:24 PM   #6
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They may be the same, but I have never tried on an arai. Only shoei and hjc
Shoei FTW......same quality as Arai but like $100 less, and better visor system
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Old 09-01-2009, 06:35 PM   #7
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I picked up a Corsair V in brand-new condition a few months ago.
It's (relatively) loud as hell, the visor fogs in a heartbeat, and the venting is only so-so. I just dumped it for a Scorpion EXO-1000 which I like FAR better, except for being a bit heavier.

Years ago, top of the line Arai's & Shoei's were the way to go since there weren't high-quality cost-effective alternatives, but now I think they are just spending extra money for the sake of a name.
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Old 09-02-2009, 07:56 PM   #8
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I love the look of arai helmets, but for fit, nothing beats a shoei. When I get a busa, i'll have another. My rf900 picotte replica was the most comfy helmet i've ever worn. Arai's just dont feel right.
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Old 09-02-2009, 11:43 PM   #9
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Different people have differently shaped skulls, and therefore different helmet brands/models fit (or don't) based on the individual. I wish the Shark RS2R I got a great deal on earlier this year fit my head, but no dice - wrong head shape.
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Old 09-03-2009, 08:45 AM   #10
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Great looking lid.
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