[capitan-d]

Im Looking to spend 2-300 dollars on my helmet. My Brother has an HJC AC-11 and i am not a fan of it at all. Mainly because it does not vent. Im looking to get the helmet with the best possible venting for a resionable price. Here are five helmets im considering now:

Shark S800
KBC Racer-1
KBC VR-3
AGV V-Flyer
Scorpion EXO-700

thanks for your help!
devin

 

[R1up0n1]

I would not recommend the KBC. Thats what I have now, and its very noisy!

 

[r1sharknose]

Heres a well vented helmet~
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=99970&item=6531902789&rd=1
































J/K :rofl3:

 

[Gas Man]

:welcome: man...

On TWF the helmet of choice is the Scorpion...

Check it...product review!

 

[Grafixx01]

:withstupi

 

[R1up0n1]

I was so tempted to order a scorpion helmet a few minutes ago, I absolutly hate my KBC! I had to fight myself to put the debit card away. Maybe on payday.

 

[capitan-d]

Thanks for the help guys. Im planning on getting a Scorpion EXO-700 Raider in yellow.

devin

 

[DLIT]

Good choice. Little noisy but vents work good. That will be my next purchase as soon as I have the scrub. Feel free to let us know what you think after you get some miles on it. The guy who designs them use to work for ARAI too.

 

[jeeps84]

I think Scorpion has cornered the market on affordable helmets.

 

[DLIT]

I think Scorpion has cornered the market on affordable helmets.

That's not a bad statement right about now.

 

[ShanMan14]

I think you'll like it. For long rides, use earplugs. You'll love the ventilation.

 

[XtremeRacingDiva]

you should spend another 150 bucks and get a shoei :luck:

 

[SpeedWerks.com]

Thanks for the help guys. Im planning on getting a Scorpion EXO-700 Raider in yellow.

devin

Devin -

It's been posted in outher helmet threads, but I can't stress it enough - try on different brands, they do not fit all heads.

Each helmet manufacturer has a slightly different shell shape (some offer different models with different shapes) - you need to find the one that is right for your head or else at best it will be uncomfortable, and at worst you will end up getting a size too large to try and compensate, which can lead to the helmet not protecting you well if you fall.

- Roach

 

[ront]

I agree with Roach! Try the helmets on if at all possible. Fit is the MOST CRITICAL factor of protection from your helmet. That said, I have a Scorpion EXO-700 that fits me very well. It is well ventilated, which my HJC CL-14 was not. I really like the helmet!!

Ron

 

[snakemann]

I know you didn't list it, but for in the 200-300 range you can get a Shoei TZ or TC model if you shop around. I would consider that. I have an HJC CL-14 and a Shoei TZ-1 and the Shoei is twice as quiet, doesn't fog near as easy, and it's lighter.

one place to look is www.helmetshop.com

 

[Gas Man]

As Speed said... I would suggest trying on a helmet that you plan on buying and then buying it there or someplace else (web).

 

[capitan-d]

i tried on every helmet every dealer has here in des moines iowa. prally around 20 or so. arai's, shoei's, HJC's were all comfy for me. If i dont end up getting the scorpion i will prabably go with an shoei rf-1000. well see though.

thanks,
devin