November 23rd, 2011, 11:55 PM | #1 |
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A Ninja Nublet Review: Shoei RF 1000, Phantom Held Gloves, TCX S-Race Boots
Note: All purchases were heavily influenced by @Admiral Captain Setasai Esquire
Shoei RF 1000 I bought this helmet for $200 on closeout; it was a deal too good to pass up. The only size available was Medium but I purchased it anyway. Before this helmet I had a basic HJC Large. Shoei and HJC use the same sizing for Larges/Mediums so I took the plunge on a slightly smaller helmet. My Large HJC fit perfectly when I first bought it and the Mediums were too tight, felt like my head was being compressed. Now my HJC is a bit loose and wiggles around on the freeway. The Shoei was definetly tighter but it wasn't too tight, if anything I would describe it as snug. This real life data of me comfortably moving from a Large to a Medium confirms my theory that as your ego grows, your head shrinks. Ok, so the Shoei looks totally badass, I would have preferred blue (to match my blue underglow I hope to one day install; may need to switch to red now) but for this price I really can't complain. It fits very nicely on my head and the airflow on the top of the head is amazing. I can tell that in the summer the ventilation system will keep me . For the first few days of wearing the Shoei my cheeks were bunched up making me look like @akima But this went away after just a few days. The front ventilation of this helmet is . It seems like there is less air flowing into the helmet than my previous HJC and this causes the helmet to fog up fairly easily. To counter this I've started holding my breathe when slowing down and/or stopped. So far I haven't lost consciousness. This helmet is also EXTREMELY quieter and lighter than my HJC. Once the face shield is closed and the seal is completed, it knocks decibels away from my ears, something that at first I was opposed to but have grown to love. Once I install an anti-fogging face shield, this helmet will be an A+ Held Phantom Gloves THESE GLOVES ARE ****ING AWESOME First off, I get to tell people I'm wearing gloves made of kangaroo, stingray and Kevlar which automatically makes these gloves cooler than yours. First thing I noticed about these is that the leather on the palm is WAY thinner and much more comfortable. Kangaroo is stronger and more pliable than traditional cow leather and leads to a thinner feeling more comfortable texture. The stingray part is very rough and slick. I'm positive that it would slide very well on pavement and keep my hands safe. Plus, the Kevlar makes them bulletproof (not really). The thinner leather also allows my heated grips to heat my hands quickly and effectively. Being full guantlets these gloves are a bit more cumbersome to get on but the dual velcro straps keep them secure and make me feel safer wearing them. I haven't had a chance to try out the windshield wiper (Ok actually I have but I didn't want to take my hands off the heated grips) but it's a really cool feature that may come in handy one day. These gloves are nicely ventilated and with heated grips (on my bike) they are also winter appropriate. Another A+ TCX S-Race Boots I had never worn a motorcycle boot before I purchased these... Online... I typically wear a 11-12 shoe so I ordered an 11 of these boots. They fit perfectly and are extremely comfortable. I could do without the slight pitch forward but I do ride a sportbike after all . As I write this, I've been wearing these boots for the past 6 hours. I came home from work and didn't take them off, they are just that comfy. Ankle motion is definitely limited but not so much that walking is uncomfortable. I'm sure I would be fine riding to school and walking around campus in these boots. Shifting is a bit more difficult than with my other cheapo work boots but I am slowly getting used to it. I feel like if I were to go down in these boots my feet and ankles would be completely fine. A+ This is the first review of gear I've written, if you think I've left something out, let me know so I can make this review complete
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November 24th, 2011, 04:13 AM | #2 |
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Name: Floyd
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Thanks for the review. I also have Held gloves (company is Held, so its Held Phantom, not Phantom Held ). LOVE them. Super comfy, and Held stuff is best quality available, really safe. And Kangaroos are pests, perfect to use their skin to protect us. Make good burgers, too.
Great boots. S-Race are top end, major crash protection. Torsion Control System and Metatarsal Control System keep your bones where they should be, and reputation is for comfort despite being so protective. You really didn't go cheap on gear! Keeping with Kangaroo theme: Good on ya, mate!
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November 24th, 2011, 06:42 AM | #3 |
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Great review man!!! Where did you get the $200 Shoei Helmet, I've been dying to find a deal like that forever!!
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November 24th, 2011, 07:43 AM | #4 | |
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November 24th, 2011, 11:45 AM | #5 | |
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Name: Sean
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I have a friend who is all about saving animals. She will try to eat vegetarian but isn't strict and will enjoy a burger. When I told her about the kangaroo part she was upset. I explained to her that kangaroos are just Australian cows and my gloves were made of Australian cow as well. She didn't believe me but is now curious to try a kangaroo burger, as am I. Next up to review is a Scorpion Assailant leather jacket soon as it arrives
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November 24th, 2011, 11:48 AM | #6 | |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
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on sale now for $230 still a good price
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November 24th, 2011, 01:18 PM | #7 |
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Great deal on the RF1000. Anyone in the right mind would pull the trigger on that.
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November 24th, 2011, 03:18 PM | #8 |
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Name: Jeremy
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Ah...didn't see the model number right, I was looking at the rf1100
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November 24th, 2011, 10:17 PM | #9 | |
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