It's not abut the price tag....!

[Geordie Stu]

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

[Dabz]

INteresting stuff. I'm long overdue a new lid, mine's about 6 years old

[Rabb]

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.

[Swanny]

My Shark is a 4 star
I'm very happy with it :cool:


For those that don't ride much you can get a 5 star for £60 Duchinni D832 (http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/testsratings/duchinni-d832)

[Goldie]

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 :)

[Rabb]

My Shoei is 5 star rated, comfortable and really well vented (because I get too hot)!

[wiltshire builders]

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.

[Swanny]

I hated mine when I first bought it. Took a while to break in but now it's lovely and comfy

[Dabz]

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 head :)

[wiltshire builders]

Yeh mine really hurt when it was new, now nicely molded to my head :)

Or did your head mold to the helmet :-D

[Dabz]

Probably a bit of both ;)

[Senna(Dan)]

Have tried most types of helmet and my Shark RSR2 is amazing, took a while to bed in but now fits perfectly.

I can't have AGV, Arai or Shoei due to me having a weird shaped head, a small is too big and the XS gives me an instant headache.

The shark is 5 star rated so I am more than happy.

[bigpete]

really like my shoei neotec, bedded in very well, then I dropped it!

[Rabb]

really like my shoei neotec, bedded in very well, then I dropped it!

Bugger - I did the same but luckily it landed on one of the many air intakes (so I replaced it)