Coolest helmets

[Boom King]

Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

Still, I'm partial to Snell. Since Snell came out with its new 2010 standard, any helmet that has a Snell M2010 certification will also pass both ECE and DOT tests. The goal of Snell 2010 was to marry the best of both and allow helmet manufactures to target a single standard (theirs) and be safe worldwide. The same transferability can't be said for DOT or ECE helmets, each of which might not pass Snell testing.

A good point about SNELL M2010 helmets. The new SNELL M2010 standard allows these SNELL certified helmets the opportunity to now qualify for ECE certification testing. They still have to pass the test and it's no guarantee as there is still some differences in testing between the two standards, however, SNELL might claim that this should not be an issue as they have the strictest standards in the world.

The reason why SNELL M2005 helmets didn't qualify for ECE certification was due to the difference in head form specifications used between the two standards. Both DOT and ECE standards specify an impact velocity so that the impact energy varies with the headform size and weight. In contrast, SNELL M2005 testing was done on one head form mass throughout. One of the criticisms of this approach was that heads with a smaller circumference and correspondingly lighter mass, were sacrificed in favour of stiffer helmets optimised for a larger and heavier head form. A study published in Motorcyclist Magazine found that SNELL M2005 helmets were on average more stiff and transmitted more impact energy to the rider than DOT and DOT + ECE helmets. Again, these are laboratory results and there is no anthropometric data to support one standard over the next.

A separate study conducted by Dr. Randal Ching of the University of Washington, found a strong correlation between head mass and circumference. It suggests that the ECE 22.05 head form specification allows for a more precise fit across a broad range of different head sizes. Dr. Ching also sits on the SNELL board of directors and his study was certainly influential in the development of the SNELL M2010 standard. As a result, SNELL M2010 now adopts the head form specifications of ECE. This adoption called for redesigns to the shell form of small and very large sized helmets and also more impact absorbent lining in the extra small and small sized helmets. Changes for medium and large sizes are minimal from SNELL 2005. Overall, a move in the right direction for SNELL and positive news for riders.

In terms of marketability and profitability, ECE is a legally mandated standard in Europe meaning European riders who preferred SNELL helmets, couldn't use one on the street. Meanwhile in North America, an increasing number of DOT + ECE certified helmets were showing up on store shelves here. Over in Europe, SNELL wants to gain market share and this requires changes to make their helmets qualify for ECE certification testing. The adoption of ECE specifications within the new SNELL M2010 standard allows for the opportunity.

[burningscooter]

@Captred id be pissed off if that thing didnt flow a tremendous amount of air with all those vents.

[Mountain Dew]

Come on guys, we all know mohawks make everything cooler.

[Captred]

Originally Posted by Mountain Dew

Come on guys, we all know mohawks make everything cooler.

[massacremasses]

Originally Posted by burningscooter

@Captred id be pissed off if that thing didnt flow a tremendous amount of air with all those vents.

who cares they look cool. Ive never opened them all since its been winter when Ive been using it...

[burningscooter]

Originally Posted by massacremasses

who cares they look cool. Ive never opened them all since its been winter when Ive been using it...

to each his own.

cheers. lol

[massacremasses]

I think it looks cool

[lc86]

If I could have any helmet, it would be this one...

[robmilchling]

Originally Posted by 250rr

This the illest, dopest helmet I've seen. Then again, it's my helmet, so I'm biased.

I have to say, you have good taste, sir.

(for the record, this is a totally unbiased opinion from another Flying Tiger Vortex owner )

Originally Posted by nickjpass

RS-1

The RSD flash is probably my favorite graphic that I've ever seen on a helmet.

[Sonofswin]

Originally Posted by nickjpass

Bell Star

That's a sweet looking helmet. Something about the black & white - simple, yet intriguing.

[250rr]

Originally Posted by robmilchling

I have to say, you have good taste, sir.

(for the record, this is a totally unbiased opinion from another Flying Tiger Vortex owner )



The RSD flash is probably my favorite graphic that I've ever seen on a helmet.

I always knew you were cool, Rob. Now I know why!

[CZroe]

Vinyl wrap? Airbrushing? I haven't seen anyone mention skullskins.net!

I'm pretty sure it's like the stretch cloth material they make book covers out of.

[Kevin2109]

Originally Posted by massacremasses

What are the coolest/illest/dopest helmets around?! What do you think. Post pics.

I found this one. I think I want it
Icon-Variant-Battlescar

my next helmet

[CZroe]

Originally Posted by Kevin2109

my next helmet

Cool, but looks a little noisy and non-aerodynamic.

[Kevin2109]

Originally Posted by CZroe

Cool, but looks a little noisy and non-aerodynamic.

Thats why it will be my street and not track helmet

It gets a lot of good reviews, its surprising

[nickjpass]

Since I am into dirt riding...I have changed my choices...still with Bell though

Bell SX-1 Scattered


and the

Fly Racing Kinetic Flash

[massacremasses]

Originally Posted by Kevin2109

my next helmet

depending on the price I get I might pick it up sooner than later or a new jacket... idk yet.

Originally Posted by CZroe

Cool, but looks a little noisy and non-aerodynamic.

I checked it out at cycle gear and its not really a dirt bike or even an endoro helmet, no place for goggles and there is a lot of space through the visor...

[massacremasses]

Originally Posted by trixter

$400 for the battlescar $350 for matte black




They say it is a hybrid, they took dirt features and made a street helmet with emphasis on selling it to slow speed stunters.

Im checking on prices IIIIIIIIIIIII get. Not cycle gear prices

Long story, and no I cant get deals for anyone else unless Im selling my helmet. I have to buy stuff FOR ME to get the deal, or my family, as its a family hook up. I cant chance it!

and I talked to the salesman and he agreed it wasnt really dirt helmet. lol

[CZroe]

Originally Posted by trixter

Ok, cyclegear is $400. My earlier prices were just lowest I found doing a 30 second google product search. What I was told (indirectly) is that my MSF card gets me 10-15% off putting it at like $340-360. They said at the end of my MSF class that CHP has a rule about doing any type of advertising so they cant say who gives a discount but it rhymes with michael smear or something like that.

Anyone with a MSF card should be able to get a discount at CG, or at least at the Sac one. I do not know if it is CG corporate or just the local store that does it. Because I was riding before I took the class I got all my gear before I got my card so I really havent done anything with that yet, my gear is old. I do not know how to set it up or really anything more than I was told. My plan was to go in and talk to one of the cute girls at the cash register and ask "I heard that you get a discount with a MSF card, is that true?".

The cool thing is that you pay tax on the discounted price so even if the discount was equal to the tax rate it would still be cheaper.

I do know that some kid doing dirt stuff was sponsored by that CG store and got a pretty good discount on anything not already on sale (his mom was in front of me and I ended up hearing a lot of the details). I do not know what it takes to be sponsored but I am starting to get the feeling that they have so many discount programs that it shouldnt be hard to find one that applies to you.

Never heard of that. I just spent a ton of money there and it wasn't the first time. I should look into it.

[burningscooter]

@trixter have you tried calling riders discount? They have excellent prices. Cant say Ive gotten a lower price any where else.

[Kstorm21]

Originally Posted by nickjpass

Since I am into dirt riding.

If I bought a new ATV helmet I'd get one of these two. I like the white one more...but I'm a Monster junkie.

[massacremasses]

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU


I need a dirt bike....

[Mako]

I would buy this one in a heartbeat. If you're rich you should fund this!

[Kstorm21]

Originally Posted by Mako

I would buy this one in a heartbeat. If you're rich you should fund this!

Doesn't seem like you could see very well out of it?

[Mako]

Originally Posted by Kstorm21

Doesn't seem like you could see very well out of it?

don't you know, it's not about functionality -- it's about looking good

[massacremasses]

Originally Posted by Mako

don't you know, it's not about functionality -- it's about looking good

+1

[CZroe]

Originally Posted by Mako

don't you know, it's not about functionality -- it's about looking good

Exactly why I wore mine to church every Sunday. I didn't even ride the bike and you'd better believe I turned a lot of heads! People couldn't keep their eyes off me through the whole sermon. I must've been irresistibly stylish!

[gfloyd2002]

I am stunned that a thread about helmets is focusing on style over substance.



Now this helmet is awesome (except for the $4000 price tag). I see this as including an exotic supercar in a thread about cool cars. You know, one that really performs.

Link to original page on YouTube.

[gfloyd2002]

And if the price tag on the last helmet disqualifies it from cool, how about Scorpion EXO-700 helmet? Snell rated for under $200 seems pretty dang cool to me.

[nickjpass]

I can't see it, but I assume it's the Carbon Fiber Arai?

Really cool helmet. Revzilla is having a contest for one.

[massacremasses]

meh, its all about looking cool floyd

[CZroe]

Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

I am stunned that a thread about helmets is focusing on style over substance.

I hope you noticed that I was making light of that.

[gfloyd2002]

Originally Posted by CZroe

I hope you noticed that I was making light of that.

I did and I appreciate it. My bad for neglecting to give you an appreciative GIF, an error I correct now:

[burningscooter]

@trixter is it safe for me to assume that you didnt call them and that you just took a look at their site? lol

[burningscooter]

Originally Posted by trixter

Was I unclear?

Originally Posted by trixter

They are the same price on what I was looking at without any discounts.

This is what threw me off. SO yes, its a tad confusing.

[burningscooter]

Originally Posted by trixter

read the very next sentence.

I did. Results didnt change.

[lc86]

Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

And if the price tag on the last helmet disqualifies it from cool, how about Scorpion EXO-700 helmet? Snell rated for under $200 seems pretty dang cool to me.

I got my Snell Approved HJC CL-16 slayer for $130 and it even came with a clip-on anti-fog insert which is the greatest thing ever. Funny enough, I didn't buy it because I was looking for a value, I bought it because I was looking for a decent looking green helmet

[massacremasses]

Originally Posted by lc86

I got my Snell Approved HJC CL-16 slayer for $130 and it even came with a clip-on anti-fog insert which is the greatest thing ever. Funny enough, I didn't buy it because I was looking for a value, I bought it because I was looking for a decent looking green helmet

haha most people buy based on looks...

haha

[massacremasses]

Originally Posted by trixter

Since its your fault, I will open with I have a dirt bike and the knobbies are much better when it rains especially on dirt roads (never slipped there nor did it go sideways like my ninja did). Didnt drop the ninja, it was more like drifting just on a slick muddy road. Granted I still have the IRCs, gonna get some diablo ][s but they are not made for mud so that will still probably be a problem. meh.

With that, if the fit of the battlescar is nice I will get it tonight. I will rub your nose in the fact that I have one and you dont as often as I can I have already figured where the tigger ears are gonna go I just have to see where I will put my gopro. It *looks* like there is a spot on top that it will properly mount to, but I cant be sure until I have it in my hands er hand.

I have wanted a 2nd helmet and a different helmet for a while.

You might ORDER it tonight, but you will not receive it today. I was just there and they only have the normal variant...

[gfloyd2002]

Originally Posted by lc86

I got my Snell Approved HJC CL-16 slayer for $130 and it even came with a clip-on anti-fog insert which is the greatest thing ever. Funny enough, I didn't buy it because I was looking for a value, I bought it because I was looking for a decent looking green helmet

I have to confess that color was a consideration for me, too. I was torn between a Shoei and an Arai, finding models that fit me very well in each. I wanted something light colored for visibility to cars, but preferably including Kawi Green. Arai was the winner.