I cant decide. Although my wallet may have the final say.

massacremasses · April 27th, 2012, 07:05 AM

I have a few options on new DS helmets. I havent checked to see if I can get them cheaper from the hook up I have so that will weigh heavily on my decision on them as well. I know he sells Icon so I may be able to get that one cheaper but idk about the others especially AGV since its a dirt bike store. anyways here are the ones im looking at.

Edit* This will be for DS riding, but I will use this for the street mostly. If I go for a dirt specific ride I will use a dirt helmet and goggles. (Im trying to pick up a DS in a trade for the KX450

Icon Variant Etched (in red) $390

AGV AX-8 Evolution (black or white) $399

Fly Trekker DS (matte black) $125.99

AFX FX-39 DS (this one or w/b camo) $119.99

The last two actually have the same exact shell. Im kind of leaning towards the first two, but they are the most $$. The Icon looks badass but I have a hard time spending $400 on an Icon.

AGV looks great and is ECE as well as DOT certified. All others I think are just DOT. although I thought in Revzillas video they said the AFX was ECE as well...

I found the 2011 model of the AGV and would have totally just got that since it was so much cheaper but they do not have my size. Anyways lmk what you guys think. I know I posted some of these on the cool helmet thread but this is a chance for you to vote for your favorites

massacremasses · April 27th, 2012, 08:12 AM

15 views and no one had an opinion? dang.

Falcor · April 27th, 2012, 08:22 AM

The first two appear to look like they are better quality. But what do i know?

EsrTek · April 27th, 2012, 08:35 AM

I'd get the Icon or AVG, voted Icon cause it's a bit cheaper.
However, as you said your budget may have deciding factor, and there is a big gap between those prices. Anything in the middle price range?

xSean13 · April 27th, 2012, 08:35 AM

Unless you're racing supercross or some big races trying to go pro, I'd spend the least amount of money. $400 on a dirt bike helmet is ridiculous imo. If you wreck...you hit dirt, I don't think there's a ~$300 difference in protection (or looks) to justify the Icon or AVG.

EsrTek · April 27th, 2012, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

Unless you're racing supercross or some big races trying to go pro, I'd spend the least amount of money. $400 on a dirt bike helmet is ridiculous imo. If you wreck...you hit dirt, I don't think there's a ~$300 difference in protection (or looks) to justify the Icon or AVG.

I'm exact opposite thinking from yours...
Actually you hit rocks, trees, branches/logs and very easy to hit things you cannot see.

xSean13 · April 27th, 2012, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EsrTek

I'm exact opposite thinking from yours...
Actually you hit rocks, trees, branches/logs and very easy to hit things you cannot see.

Depends what his use of the dirt bike is. If it's just riding trails, nobody is going to see it, so its looks don't really matter, if it's motocross, then there are no rocks, trees, etc on the track.

Falcor · April 27th, 2012, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

Depends what his use of the dirt bike is. If it's just riding trails, nobody is going to see it, so its looks don't really matter, if it's motocross, then there are no rocks, trees, etc on the track.

What about the other bikes?

xSean13 · April 27th, 2012, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falcor

What about the other bikes?

What about them? I used to race motocross...even the most basic motocross helmets provide sufficient protection even if you were to slam your head into the side of another bike, the handlebars, etc

jdoucet93 · April 27th, 2012, 08:54 AM

I voted Icon because I bought a Variant this past tuesday and it is amazing. It fits beautifully, it's very very well ventilated, it's super light, and it looks badass!

So yeah, I would go with the Icon.

massacremasses · April 27th, 2012, 10:19 AM

hmm perhaps I should clear this up. This will be for dual sport riding. Im trying to trade the dirt bike for a DRZ400SM. This will mainly be a street helmet with some dirt ROAD ridings. I will get a dirt helmet for the sand and dirt when I specifically go out for that. Even if the dirt bike is traded (which I hope it is) Ill be getting a little putput dirt bike to ride with my son, and Ill still have gear, because thats how I roll.

alex.s · April 27th, 2012, 11:09 AM

use what you already have

massacremasses · April 27th, 2012, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

use what you already have

no.

massacremasses · April 27th, 2012, 11:38 AM

also I want these as well...

although I should probably pay off student loans...

TnNinjaGirl · April 27th, 2012, 11:38 AM

Encom, why you no like Arai?

massacremasses · April 27th, 2012, 11:41 AM

cause they are $50 to $100 more than even the AGV

TnNinjaGirl · April 27th, 2012, 11:42 AM

But it is hand-loved into creation

massacremasses · April 27th, 2012, 11:56 AM

hahaha

I cant justify that much on a single purchase. While I do think my head is important, I think other brands will do just as good of a job protecting it.

choneofakind · April 27th, 2012, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

But it is hand-loved into creation

ha. hahaha. that's what she said.

Justin, buy the helmet that fits you best. How many times must I tell you this???? I might have a helmet mohawk, but you're the squid when it comes to helmets

2003ninja · April 27th, 2012, 05:17 PM

Buy all of them. Then give the ones you dont want to me.

massacremasses · April 27th, 2012, 05:18 PM

maybe.

If I was rich.

but im not...

gfloyd2002 · April 27th, 2012, 05:48 PM

Why buy a helmet with a built in noisemaking windgrabber on it? Go with a regular full face, and you can get Snell rated. Full face works just fine for dual sport, particularly if you are primarily street as you say. If you insist on one of these, then the AGV so you get ECE certs. A better standard than DOT due to requirements of actual testing for each lot. And why no safe light colored helmets? If you were looking for a prom dress, I'd be all about style. But this is a helmet. Buy a safe, functional one.

choneofakind · April 27th, 2012, 09:29 PM

prom dresses are only good for one thing: taking them off

massacremasses · April 27th, 2012, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

Why buy a helmet with a built in noisemaking windgrabber on it? Go with a regular full face, and you can get Snell rated. Full face works just fine for dual sport, particularly if you are primarily street as you say. If you insist on one of these, then the AGV so you get ECE certs. A better standard than DOT due to requirements of actual testing for each lot. And why no safe light colored helmets? If you were looking for a prom dress, I'd be all about style. But this is a helmet. Buy a safe, functional one.

Yeah im gonna get a DS cause Imma be driving a super moto so Id like the helmet to match. Ill still have my good ol gmax if im going to do any freeway or high speed driving.

saxnbass · April 28th, 2012, 07:42 AM

Justin, have you tried any of these on to see how they fit?

massacremasses · April 28th, 2012, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

Why buy a helmet with a built in noisemaking windgrabber on it? Go with a regular full face, and you can get Snell rated. Full face works just fine for dual sport, particularly if you are primarily street as you say. If you insist on one of these, then the AGV so you get ECE certs. A better standard than DOT due to requirements of actual testing for each lot. And why no safe light colored helmets? If you were looking for a prom dress, I'd be all about style. But this is a helmet. Buy a safe, functional one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by saxnbass

Justin, have you tried any of these on to see how they fit?

No I saw that they fit a oval head. which is what I am so im assuming they will fit well. Ill have to see when I go to socal if they fit.

Actually I have tried the Icon on. it fit good. I was a medium in it. THe other three I have not tried on.

saxnbass · April 28th, 2012, 04:50 PM

Always try on helmets before debating if you want it or not. If it fits, then add it to the list of potential purchases; if not, that starts narrowing down the list nicely and easily.

Goom · April 28th, 2012, 05:19 PM

First off- supermoto bikes = pure sex. I used to think they were pretty lame looking, then a whole pack of them went by with dudes in full race gear when I was over around Bloomington a few weeks ago, and they didn't look like squids (which they obviously weren't judging by an effortless wheelie by one to them...save the "wah! Wheelies are for bad people" crap). At that point, the lameness factor dropped significantly.

Anyway, I'm a pretty big fan of the Fly helmet myself. I've always loved their mx gear, so that might sway my opinion, but I really like that helmet.

massacremasses · April 28th, 2012, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saxnbass

Always try on helmets before debating if you want it or not. If it fits, then add it to the list of potential purchases; if not, that starts narrowing down the list nicely and easily.

I fit in fly stuff ok Ive tried their dirtbike helmets. I dont know about AGV though. but I think it should fit according to their sizing chart.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goom

First off- supermoto bikes = pure sex. I used to think they were pretty lame looking, then a whole pack of them went by with dudes in full race gear when I was over around Bloomington a few weeks ago, and they didn't look like squids (which they obviously weren't judging by an effortless wheelie by one to them...save the "wah! Wheelies are for bad people" crap). At that point, the lameness factor dropped significantly.

Anyway, I'm a pretty big fan of the Fly helmet myself. I've always loved their mx gear, so that might sway my opinion, but I really like that helmet.

yeah I think that one looks pretty sick. Probably the second best looking after the Icon. FLY makes cool stuff but the reason Im looking so hard at the AGV is because its DOT and ECE certified

also, I plan on doing wheelies on a regular basis.... that is all.

View Poll Results: Which helmet should Justin buy?
Icon	13	56.52%
AGV	8	34.78%
Fly	2	8.70%
AFX	0	0%
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April 27th, 2012, 07:05 AM	#1
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	I cant decide. Although my wallet may have the final say. I have a few options on new DS helmets. I havent checked to see if I can get them cheaper from the hook up I have so that will weigh heavily on my decision on them as well. I know he sells Icon so I may be able to get that one cheaper but idk about the others especially AGV since its a dirt bike store. anyways here are the ones im looking at. Edit* This will be for DS riding, but I will use this for the street mostly. If I go for a dirt specific ride I will use a dirt helmet and goggles. (Im trying to pick up a DS in a trade for the KX450 Icon Variant Etched (in red) $390 AGV AX-8 Evolution (black or white) $399 Fly Trekker DS (matte black) $125.99 AFX FX-39 DS (this one or w/b camo) $119.99 The last two actually have the same exact shell. Im kind of leaning towards the first two, but they are the most $$. The Icon looks badass but I have a hard time spending $400 on an Icon. AGV looks great and is ECE as well as DOT certified. All others I think are just DOT. although I thought in Revzillas video they said the AFX was ECE as well... I found the 2011 model of the AGV and would have totally just got that since it was so much cheaper but they do not have my size. Anyways lmk what you guys think. I know I posted some of these on the cool helmet thread but this is a chance for you to vote for your favorites __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/ Last futzed with by massacremasses; April 27th, 2012 at 10:21 AM.

April 27th, 2012, 08:12 AM	#2
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	15 views and no one had an opinion? dang. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

April 27th, 2012, 08:54 AM	#10
jdoucet93 ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Lafayette Louisiana Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 R6 Posts: 509	I voted Icon because I bought a Variant this past tuesday and it is amazing. It fits beautifully, it's very very well ventilated, it's super light, and it looks badass! So yeah, I would go with the Icon. __________________________________________________ SOLD MY NINJETTE and got THIS

April 27th, 2012, 10:19 AM	#11
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	hmm perhaps I should clear this up. This will be for dual sport riding. Im trying to trade the dirt bike for a DRZ400SM. This will mainly be a street helmet with some dirt ROAD ridings. I will get a dirt helmet for the sand and dirt when I specifically go out for that. Even if the dirt bike is traded (which I hope it is) Ill be getting a little putput dirt bike to ride with my son, and Ill still have gear, because thats how I roll. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

April 27th, 2012, 08:22 AM	#3
Falcor The Luck Dragon Name: William Location: Stuart, FL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX-6R B/W Posts: 738	The first two appear to look like they are better quality. But what do i know?

April 27th, 2012, 08:35 AM	#4
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	I'd get the Icon or AVG, voted Icon cause it's a bit cheaper. However, as you said your budget may have deciding factor, and there is a big gap between those prices. Anything in the middle price range?

April 27th, 2012, 08:35 AM	#5
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Unless you're racing supercross or some big races trying to go pro, I'd spend the least amount of money. $400 on a dirt bike helmet is ridiculous imo. If you wreck...you hit dirt, I don't think there's a ~$300 difference in protection (or looks) to justify the Icon or AVG.

April 27th, 2012, 11:09 AM	#12
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	use what you already have __________________________________________________

April 27th, 2012, 11:38 AM	#14
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	also I want these as well... although I should probably pay off student loans... __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

April 27th, 2012, 11:38 AM	#15
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Encom, why you no like Arai?

April 27th, 2012, 11:41 AM	#16
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	cause they are $50 to $100 more than even the AGV __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

April 27th, 2012, 11:42 AM	#17
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	But it is hand-loved into creation

April 27th, 2012, 11:56 AM	#18
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	hahaha I cant justify that much on a single purchase. While I do think my head is important, I think other brands will do just as good of a job protecting it. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

April 27th, 2012, 05:17 PM	#20
2003ninja ninjette.org member Name: hayden Location: pompano Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 77	Buy all of them. Then give the ones you dont want to me.

April 27th, 2012, 05:18 PM	#21
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	maybe. If I was rich. but im not... __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

April 27th, 2012, 05:48 PM	#22
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	Why buy a helmet with a built in noisemaking windgrabber on it? Go with a regular full face, and you can get Snell rated. Full face works just fine for dual sport, particularly if you are primarily street as you say. If you insist on one of these, then the AGV so you get ECE certs. A better standard than DOT due to requirements of actual testing for each lot. And why no safe light colored helmets? If you were looking for a prom dress, I'd be all about style. But this is a helmet. Buy a safe, functional one. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

April 27th, 2012, 09:29 PM	#23
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	prom dresses are only good for one thing: taking them off

April 28th, 2012, 07:42 AM	#25
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Justin, have you tried any of these on to see how they fit? __________________________________________________ My Mods \| My Bike's Ninjette Thread

April 28th, 2012, 04:50 PM	#27
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Always try on helmets before debating if you want it or not. If it fits, then add it to the list of potential purchases; if not, that starts narrowing down the list nicely and easily. __________________________________________________ My Mods \| My Bike's Ninjette Thread

April 28th, 2012, 05:19 PM	#28
Goom ninjette.org guru Name: Eric Location: Concord, NC Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1976 CB550 Cafe, 2011 Ninja 250, 1999 Honda CR125 Posts: 264	First off- supermoto bikes = pure sex. I used to think they were pretty lame looking, then a whole pack of them went by with dudes in full race gear when I was over around Bloomington a few weeks ago, and they didn't look like squids (which they obviously weren't judging by an effortless wheelie by one to them...save the "wah! Wheelies are for bad people" crap). At that point, the lameness factor dropped significantly. Anyway, I'm a pretty big fan of the Fly helmet myself. I've always loved their mx gear, so that might sway my opinion, but I really like that helmet.

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