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07-03-14, 09:11 AM
While browsing tinternet. Stumbled on an interesting website. I paid a small fortune for my Arai (Monster) lid & it appears while it meets the standards it doesn't appear to rate highly. So things to consider when buying a New lid
http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/testhelmetlist?page=2
INteresting stuff. I'm long overdue a new lid, mine's about 6 years old
So true.
Always check the star rating - despite the price.
I intend to race at the IOM grand prix in 2016 and have bought all of my new kit on the basis that I could come off and I need the best protection that my kit will give me.
My Shark is a 4 star
I'm very happy with it
For those that don't ride much you can get a 5 star for £60 Duchinni D832
I've got a Schuberth C3 and I love it - my previous Shark lid had a better 'rating' but it whistled at speeds over 40mph and felt like I was wearing a bobble hat full of bricks. Comfort counts too
My Shoei is 5 star rated, comfortable and really well vented (because I get too hot)!
It's not that simple.
A mate of mine bought a new lid for our trip to France a few years ago. I'd never heard of the make but it Fitted beautifully, looked good was cheap and had a 5* rating.
2 days in and I noticed 2 red marks on the top of his head (he's a baldy)
He said the helmet was now really uncomfortable.
I only ever wear an Arai now.
I recently went go-karting and used my old AGV which I previously thought was good.
I can't believe I manged to put up with it!
Comfort is my main priority. If you're distracted by a bad fit then you're gonna need every one of those 5 stars.
I hated mine when I first bought it. Took a while to break in but now it's lovely and comfy
Yeh mine really hurt when it was new, now nicely molded to my headOriginally Posted by Swanny
Or did your head mold to the helmet :-DYeh mine really hurt when it was new, now nicely molded to my head
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