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Buy what FITS! I roadraced for 7 years and have been through my share of helmets. I personally have a "Shoei head", so that's what I used. You don't have to drop $1k on a lid just because it has some artist's graphics on it. A solid color is very reasonable in price.
And afterall, this is your HEAD we're talking about. Shoei & Arai have great reputations because they are great helmets. Fit, finish, durability and standing up to impact is fantastic in them. The big problem I have with cheaper helmets is that the fitment sucks for me, the vents will break, and the windscreen closures don't hold up right.
http://www.superbiketoystore.com - Talk to Patrick, he's the owner & tell him Jeff from the CCS Forum sent you over. He's a great guy and will steer you right.
Also, I've always kept my helmets within 2 years of manufacture date. After that, if they weren't trashed, I hung them up and bought new. Many race organizations won't even allow you to race with something over 2 years old. Buying an off-beat brand can get you a 5 year old lid pretty easily & cheap. And on a final note, personally (just me, anyone else is free to do whatever they choose) I would never buy a used helmet... Ever...
And afterall, this is your HEAD we're talking about. Shoei & Arai have great reputations because they are great helmets. Fit, finish, durability and standing up to impact is fantastic in them. The big problem I have with cheaper helmets is that the fitment sucks for me, the vents will break, and the windscreen closures don't hold up right.
http://www.superbiketoystore.com - Talk to Patrick, he's the owner & tell him Jeff from the CCS Forum sent you over. He's a great guy and will steer you right.
Also, I've always kept my helmets within 2 years of manufacture date. After that, if they weren't trashed, I hung them up and bought new. Many race organizations won't even allow you to race with something over 2 years old. Buying an off-beat brand can get you a 5 year old lid pretty easily & cheap. And on a final note, personally (just me, anyone else is free to do whatever they choose) I would never buy a used helmet... Ever...
