pineappleunderthesea Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I'm thinking of a new Helmet (currently have a Qwest), but what do you guys think about the new anti-concussion technology that seems to be coming out in 2016 helmets? These new helmets help with rotation type impacts that current helmets don't protect against, a good example might be the Bell Star line of helmets, I think the Race Star and above have it. They call it a 3 layer Flex impact liner. Or is it just Marketing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hobbs Posted February 17, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted February 17, 2016 Did they offer up any kind of peer reviewed study? Test statistics? Engineering analysys? Without any of that, to me, it's marketing. Could be they just haven't gotten around to any of that yet but who knows. Everything went braap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineappleunderthesea Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Did they offer up any kind of peer reviewed study? Test statistics? Engineering analysys? Without any of that, to me, it's marketing. Could be they just haven't gotten around to any of that yet but who knows.Well I had looked up some stuff, apparently the tech is borrowed from the dirt world and is supposed to help with rotational impacts--the ones that can cause concussions. Here's a link to an article, no real data though. I pasted a relevant snippet from that article: "The answer might seem obvious, but many helmet manufacturers have forgotten that the entire purpose of the skull is to protect the brain. So much so that one of the standards, SNELL, forgoes brain protection entirely in the interest of protecting your skull from an even higher or harder fall—even as the stiffer padding can more easily cause brain trauma." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boots Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Sedici sistema modular... It's a great helmet, but lacks airflow. i hate the modular inside face shield. It's moves and bounces if the ground is not perfectly smooth. Very convenient to not have to change visors but makes me sick watching that thing bounce around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polandbear Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 HJC CL-17. Black. Very comfortable. Got it at the dealership at cost price since I bought my bike that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalprodigy Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 HJC FG-17 yellow. Got it for $110 price matched at Revzilla. It's my first helmet so can't really give a decent review but it is loud and has way too much ventilation for me. Despite having the vents closed, air still gets inside especially at the mouth vent area. Might go for those foam earplugs to abate the loudness issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper308 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Just ordered the shoei rf 1200 since I dropped my lid today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmrphy03 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I have a Bell with the transitional shield as well, absolutely love it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookfreeordie89 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I just picked up a shark raw helmet in mat black and grey, paired with their blue tooth system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20vavant Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I have an HJC IS-17. It isn't very loud to me and the slide down sun visor is pretty nice when needed. I just bought a second one due to my first one being matte black and it rolled off my bike and broke the slider for the visor... This one is Lime Green to *help* people see me. 2015 Yamaha FZ07 - Woodcraft clip-ons w/ bar end sliders, Yoshimura Exhaust, Graves Fender Eliminator, Cyclops LED Headlight, Motodynamic integrated tail light, Carbon Fiber Heel Guards, Bridgestone Battlax BT003 tires, Forks by Matt, PSR shorty levers, OES Frame & Axle sliders. 2014 Lexus IS350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12ival Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I just picked up a shark raw helmet in mat black and grey, paired with their blue tooth system i just picked one up too! how do you like it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member superhawk848 Posted March 8, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted March 8, 2016 GT-Air and RF1200 for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx2damax Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Bought the brand new shoei x14 in white with the black face shield. Absolutely love it. Best helmet I've ever worn Also in my collection are Shoei gt air Shoei x12 Shoei neotec Shuberth c3 pro Scorpion exo900 I have a helmet problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookfreeordie89 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I just picked up a shark raw helmet in mat black and grey, paired with their blue tooth systemi just picked one up too! how do you like it? It's awesome! It's a little loud so earplugs are a good idea. I thought the dark lense would be too dark at night but, it wasn't too bad. I haven't really been able to test out the blue tooth. It's was around 40* tonight and I wore a full face balaclava and it made a world of difference. What color did you get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12ival Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 i just picked one up too! how do you like it? It's awesome! It's a little loud so earplugs are a good idea. I thought the dark lense would be too dark at night but, it wasn't too bad. I haven't really been able to test out the blue tooth. It's was around 40* tonight and I wore a full face balaclava and it made a world of difference. What color did you get i got the all matte black. it arrives tomorrow. can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go4geoff Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I'm rockin the new Icon Airframe Pro Construct helmet in black. Love how well designed this helmet is, and how crazy light and well performing. Gotta hand it to the koreans on this one, they did a great job with this model. '15 Pearl White FZ-07 | Yoshi R77 Exhaust | ECU Reflash | Mad Hornets Shorty Levers | EvoTech Rad Guard | Yamaha Comfort Saddle | TST Industries Integrated Taillight | Motodynamics Fender Eliminator | Yamaha OEM Front LED Signals | Phillips MaxVision 130+ Bulb | OES Front/Rear Axle Sliders | Driven Racing TT Rearsets | Woodcraft 1.5" Clip-Ons | Woodcraft Engine & Water Pump Crash Cover | OEM Motocage Cage | LEDGlow SMD Mini Advanced Lighting Kit | Gilles Tooling Gauge Relocation Kit | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator jeffkisthename Posted March 28, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted March 28, 2016 My new Bell Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChicagoAJ Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Icon Airmada Chantilly (white) with the RST blue visor. Got it as a Christmas gift from my girlfriend last year, love it. Definite upgrade from my modular Bilt Air Demon which I gave away when I sold my last bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babisstinson Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 2 weeks ago I got a brand new Shoei NXR (RF-1200), black matte! Amazing helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddog Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Bought the brand new shoei x14 in white with the black face shield. Absolutely love it. Best helmet I've ever worn Also in my collection are Shoei gt air Shoei x12 Shoei neotec Shuberth c3 pro Scorpion exo900 I have a helmet problem I'm trying to decide between a shoei and schuberth c3 pro. What are your thoughts seeing as you've worn plenty of both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autoentropy Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Have a AFX DS from riding supermoto. Too windy, not enough protection. Thinking about the Shuberth S2. Anybody have any experience with it or have another suggestion for a quieter ~$300 helmet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx2damax Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Bought the brand new shoei x14 in white with the black face shield. Absolutely love it. Best helmet I've ever worn Also in my collection are Shoei gt air Shoei x12 Shoei neotec Schuberth c3 pro Scorpion exo900 I have a helmet problem I'm trying to decide between a shoei and schuberth c3 pro. What are your thoughts seeing as you've worn plenty of both? i prefer the full face over the modular so i have since gone back to the shoeis. the Schuberth was a touch quieter but not much. also they claimed difference in weight isnt noticeable compared to my new x14. i have never worn one of Schuberth full face helmets so i cant compare those. as for what i have i keep coming back to shoei year after year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autoentropy Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Hey everybody. Looking for a new helmet. Found a solid deal on an Icon Airmada. Wanted to see if any riders here had experience with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpowere36m3 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Just ordered a Shoei RF-1200 to replace my old RF-1000... hoping it exceeds it, love the RF-1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChicagoAJ Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Hey everybody. Looking for a new helmet. Found a solid deal on an Icon Airmada. Wanted to see if any riders here had experience with them?Love my Chantilly. They run smaller, so I'd suggest ordering a size up. Bit loud even with all the vents closed, however. That would be my only gripe with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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