Helmet pricing.

[stupidfool2046]

Do not hesitate to leave any comment.Thank you.

[Ajimey]

Not more dan $200.... More dan dat, its 2 expensive 2 me...

[Felix27]

actually i tink the question too wide liao.. gd ones definatly more ex de ma.. open-face cheaper than full-face..

E.g. $200 for open-faced can get gd 1.. but $200 for FF cant get gd 1 ma... what u pay is what u get..

[FatBiker]

Originally posted by Felix27@Dec 20 2005, 09:39 PM

actually i tink the question too wide liao.. gd ones definatly more ex de ma.. open-face cheaper than full-face..

E.g. $200 for open-faced can get gd 1.. but $200 for FF cant get gd 1 ma... what u pay is what u get..

Hmmm... I think the line that differentiate a good helmet and a bad helmet is very very fine. All helmets serves the purpose of protecting riders head when the unfortunate happens and as long as they do that... it is considered as a good helmet.

 

To me, a helmet that is endorsed/approved by a National Standards Governing Organisation (DOT, SNELL, EC, PSB.....) is adequate to perform the job of protecting a rider's head and thus considered as a good helmet.

 

Expensive helmets are usually expensive because they pay a hefty sum of money for the GP riders to wear... you are not paying for your helmet only... you are also paying for the GP riders helmets...

 

FatBiker

[stupidfool2046]

Good talk,Fatbiker.

Actually,i forgot to the put "PSB passed" in the poll topic,the whole thing should be: How much would you willing to pay for a PSB passed helmet of your choice.

[kahhwee]

So long the helmet Can protection my head. I won't mind paying the price. I always believe in have a 70 bucks half and a good full face is enough for a rider le. Unless u helemt collector lor.

[stupidfool2046]

Happy boxing day

[Junyi]

lol.. i heard my friends said before something like " u think ur head woeth how much then u buy how much lor.." lol..

[FatBiker]

Originally posted by Junyi@Dec 26 2005, 10:19 PM

lol.. i heard my friends said before something like " u think ur head woeth how much then u buy how much lor.." lol..

Yep... I have seen the same thing is somebody's posting... according to him, he quote it from a SSDC instructor.

 

FatBiker

[stsoh]

Originally posted by Junyi@Dec 26 2005, 10:19 PM

lol.. i heard my friends said before something like " u think ur head woeth how much then u buy how much lor.." lol..

it is not correct.....to say tat.

u mean i buy the most expensive helmet, i can save my brain if going >120kph....

or smashed by opposite vehicles...no way, same same like egg head......

basically full face helmet r heavier (1.4~2.2kg) compare to

no matter how good the helmet design r.....it is limited to certain extend only.

buy the one tat fit your head n ride safely tat matters a lot more.

[CBX750P]

PSB can go take a walk and jump into the lake. They think they can do better job ? The requirement for all helmets to go through the PSB test is ridiculous. SNELL, DOT got better standards. The test just makes the helmets more expensive for riders.

 

I go for the price and brand of the helmet. If the helmet fits comfortably and feels good, I don't care about the stupid PSB sticker.

 

I am wearing a Nolan X-lite 801 ! Super fit and comfortable. More comfortable than my Arai Motard. Got it from Chong Aik at sale price of $320.00. No PSB sticker.

 

CBX

[CBX750P]

Originally posted by stsoh@Dec 29 2005, 03:00 PM

it is not correct.....to say tat.

u mean i buy the most expensive helmet, i can save my brain if going >120kph....

or smashed by opposite vehicles...no way, same same like egg head......

basically full face helmet r heavier (1.4~2.2kg) compare to

no matter how good the helmet design r.....it is limited to certain extend only.

buy the one tat fit your head n ride safely tat matters a lot more.

A full face would save your face in a frontal slide ! Met a guy who had a crash face down. He only have 75% of his face left. The 25% of it came from his arse skin draft. His nose is about 80% complete, lips about 50%, chin out of shape.... Not a pretty sight. It happened many years ago when TP have banned the Fullface helmets because of bank robberies. Now that they are allowed, I don't understand why people are still using open face. Yes, they are lighter, cooler, cheaper, easier to wear but when it comes to protection, nothing beats a full face !

 

Maybe a nice reliable flip up is closer to the full face but open face helmets are really very unsafe. All you need is the right accident and you would need a plastic surgeon !

 

BTW, it is not about riding safely. You can be very careful but all you need is an idiot to put you into a spot and the worst would happen. No everybody goes out to look for an accident to happen. Only some do....with the way they ride !

 

CBX

[stsoh]

i can only cut n paste this article about difference type of helmets.

this is from the last paragraph:

The safest motorcycle helmets provide minimal protection in the event of a fall. Motorcycle accident statistics indicate that the best protection against injury includes a Motorcycle Safety Awareness course, defensive riding skills and a personal commitment to ride safely at all times.

 

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There are three basic styles of motorcycle helmets: full-face, three quarter shell, and half shell helmets. Each style has its advantages and disadvantages, and the helmet you prefer will likely depend upon your tastes. However, to an extent, what kind of bike you ride might also determine the style of motorcycle helmet you choose.

 

Full-face motorcycle helmets: These helmets cover the entire head and most of the face. The hard shell extends from the brow over the cranium to the base of the skull at the top of the neck. The shell rides forward along the cheekbones to encompass the jaws and chin, leaving a wrap-around view port. A clear acrylic visor slides over the view port to block out wind, rain and dust and to ease eye fatigue. Most full-face motorcycle helmets are vented at the chin and within the shell. Vents normally have sliding doors for use in cold weather. The inner shell is highly padded and the helmet has a chinstrap for securing.

 

These motorcycle helmets are considered the safest type of helmet to wear in terms of sheer protection, as they cover the widest area of the head and face. A disadvantage is that they are the heaviest of all motorcycle helmets, and as such can create the greatest neck fatigue from wind resistance. They are also the most restrictive helmets in terms of limiting sensory input.

 

Mainly people who own sports bikes or cafe racers, such as Kawasaki Ninjas or Honda Interceptors, wear full-face motorcycle helmets. The better motorcycle helmets in this category are racing helmets, designed to be as sleek as possible, minimizing wind resistance and neck fatigue.

 

A lighter version of the full-face motorcycle helmet is made for dirt biking. Visually, a dirt bike motorcycle helmet differs from a street helmet by the presence of a large shade bill over the view port and the absence of a visor. Dirt bike helmets are made to wear with goggles.

 

Three quarter shell motorcycle helmets: This style is similar to a full-face helmet, but it does not wrap around the face. The shell extends from the brow over the cranium to the base of the neck and forward over the ears. A chinstrap secures the helmet, sometimes in the form of a chin cup.

 

These motorcycle helmets are popular with police officers, as it is easy to communicate with the helmet in place. Also, the helmet can be quickly removed without momentarily blocking the vision, unlike a full-face helmet. However, three quarter shell motorcycle helmets still afford much of the same protections as full-face helmets.

 

For the most part, people who prefer three quarter shell helmets are those that rack up road miles on large full dress bikes, like the Harley Davidson Road King or the Honda Gold Wing. Headsets are often installed in three quarter shell motorcycle helmets and used to communicate with other riders.

 

Three quarter shell motorcycle helmets are rarely chosen to wear on a cruiser and virtually never seen on those riding café racers.

 

Half shell motorcycle helmets: Often called beanie helmets, these are the least intrusive style of motorcycle helmets, covering only the top half of the cranium. They weigh the least, do not block the ears, and offer the least wind resistance. They also afford the least protection.

 

Those that ride cruisers like Harley Davidson Softtails, FXR-series and Sportsters, or older bikes like Panheads, Knuckleheads and Shovelheads, usually wear half shell motorcycle helmets. This helmet is commonly chosen by those who would not be wearing a helmet if it were not required by state law. Riders of café racers do not wear beanie helmets as they afford too little protection, and riders of touring bikes normally want more protection for the long miles they log.

 

To meet legal requirements for those states that have a mandatory motorcycle helmet law, all motorcycle helmets must meet the DOT standard, a minimum safety standard set by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Any helmet meeting this standard is required to feature a DOT sticker.

 

SNELL is a non-profit organization that sets a more stringent voluntary standard. A helmet does not have to meet the SNELL standard to be street legal, but if a helmet is both DOT and SNELL approved, it is designed to meet the highest standards of protection. More protection usually means more weight, and certainly more cost.

 

It is important that a motorcycle helmet fit properly. If it is too big for the rider, the wind will get underneath it and pull it upwards, straining the neck. If too tight, it will cause a headache. Allow an experienced dealer to help with the fit. The lighter the helmet, the less it will pull on the neck in high wind. New construction using carbon compounds has significantly lessened overall helmet weight since the older fiberglass models.

 

It is well known that even the safest motorcycle helmets provide minimal protection in the event of a fall. Motorcycle accident statistics indicate that the best protection against injury includes a Motorcycle Safety Awareness course, defensive riding skills and a personal commitment to ride safely at all times.

[stupidfool2046]

U are pro man

[chris75]

Originally posted by stupidfool2046@Jan 1 2006, 10:17 PM

U are pro man

still rember when last time Full face helmet is not apprved yet, there's one type call the 'monkey' face helmet. wonder anybody still keeping this..

 

[stupidfool2046]

Actually,do u all mind wearing a no-psb helmet?cuz i notice quite a lot of helmet no psb,but no one seems to care abt it even the TP..

[kwyjibo]

my agv is non psb approved

but i like the design so i wear..hahas

[rhema83]

PSB approved or not doesn't matter to me. It only matters when you want to claim insurance for a serious accident. If you are into dangerous riding and street stunts, then I advise you to get a good AND PSB approved helmet like Arai RX7.

 

For myself, the helmet must be well-built and comfortable. You can't save much on the helmet, so why not just get something good? My HJC AC-11 was well-priced and serves as a good commuter helmet. But if I am heading to track, I will definitely get a lighter and stronger one like Arai RX7 or Shoei X11.

 

Since you already spend thousands on your bike, why don't you spend a fraction of that money to protect yourself? Not just helmet, but gloves and other gear too. That Yoshi pipe or custom paintjob you want can probably wait.

[Guest Stan]

Originally posted by CBX750P@Dec 31 2005, 12:54 PM

A full face would save your face in a frontal slide ! Met a guy who had a crash face down. He only have 75% of his face left. The 25% of it came from his arse skin draft. His nose is about 80% complete, lips about 50%, chin out of shape.... Not a pretty sight. It happened many years ago when TP have banned the Fullface helmets because of bank robberies. Now that they are allowed, I don't understand why people are still using open face. Yes, they are lighter, cooler, cheaper, easier to wear but when it comes to protection, nothing beats a full face !

 

Maybe a nice reliable flip up is closer to the full face but open face helmets are really very unsafe. All you need is the right accident and you would need a plastic surgeon !

 

BTW, it is not about riding safely. You can be very careful but all you need is an idiot to put you into a spot and the worst would happen. No everybody goes out to look for an accident to happen. Only some do....with the way they ride !

 

CBX

**It MAY save your face in a frontal slide....**

Dun be too confident about which helment gives you the most protection.

Think we all know what is safety about,

how you ride is only 1 factor BUT most improtantly is how everyone around you drive and ride. Agree??

 

Even if you are a safe rider with good overall protection, could a drunk or irresponsible speeding lorry or car kill you..?

think about it...food for yr thoughts..

 

So if you know someone around you who speeds or drives their vehicle(Bike or Car) dangerously..

Advise them to be more considerate..

 

Cheers, safe riding..

[3chUn]

haha .. full face rocks

[kwyjibo]

yup i thinking of getting 2 ff helmets..one for track one for daily?

hahas actually i just want to be able to change helmets as i like..

think money too much le..

[limbat]

Hi..... anyone using the M-Friss Evolution 2 ? Cost is abt s$70. isi it a good buy ? thks

[3chUn]

Originally posted by limbat@Jan 10 2006, 11:16 PM

Hi..... anyone using the M-Friss Evolution 2 ? Cost is abt s$70. isi it a good buy ? thks

fit well on my fren head..

but i dun like it.

dun fit me well..

[alanhim]

Originally posted by limbat@Jan 11 2006, 12:16 AM

Hi..... anyone using the M-Friss Evolution 2 ? Cost is abt s$70. isi it a good buy ? thks

Me currently using. Not bad .......... remember to choose the right size and not one size smaller.

[fleaz]

when it comes to buying a helmet, price usually ain't the main deciding factor.