Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet

katpasin · 8th August 2008, 07:24

Digging old threads

I have been using a Studds Ninja for over 2 years now.So time to change.
Ninja is very bulky and heavy. Need a lighter(lightest) helmet. which brands have the lightest helmet??

PhrozenFire · 8th August 2008, 08:45

I've been using a Vega for sometime now. They are good and light, and light on the pocket as well, alongwith being good looking. You could also check out STM.

CaliAtenza · 8th August 2008, 12:11

the gf/wifey/u know

..bought me a AM (INDEX) brand helmet for our 1 year aniversery present...its quite good..fits snug and the inner lining is removable..

straight6 · 8th August 2008, 16:12

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Originally Posted by katpasin

Digging old threads

I have been using a Studds Ninja for over 2 years now.So time to change.
Ninja is very bulky and heavy. Need a lighter(lightest) helmet. which brands have the lightest helmet??

I would suggest you look at the AGV from MPA and make sure you buy a snug fitting helmet that doesn't move around. A helmet that fits poorly can be as bad as not wearing one in a crash.

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Originally Posted by PhrozenFire

I've been using a Vega for sometime now. They are good and light, and light on the pocket as well, alongwith being good looking. You could also check out STM.

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Originally Posted by CaliAtenza

the gf/wifey/u know

..bought me a AM (INDEX) brand helmet for our 1 year aniversery present...its quite good..fits snug and the inner lining is removable..

They are both horrible IMO. They just have good graphics and people get sucked into buying them. Both are made in Thailand. Like I always say, buy the most expensive helmet you can afford at the time.

As a rule of thumb, always look to buy the well known international brands or at least the AGV's from MPA.

Oh, by the way, I know someone who has passed away wearing an Index because, not only did the helmet crack in the crash, his skull cracked too.

CaliAtenza · 9th August 2008, 03:01

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Originally Posted by straight6

I would suggest you look at the AGV from MPA and make sure you buy a snug fitting helmet that doesn't move around. A helmet that fits poorly can be as bad as not wearing one in a crash.

They are both horrible IMO. They just have good graphics and people get sucked into buying them. Both are made in Thailand. Like I always say, buy the most expensive helmet you can afford at the time.

As a rule of thumb, always look to buy the well known international brands or at least the AGV's from MPA.

Oh, by the way, I know someone who has passed away wearing an Index because, not only did the helmet crack in the crash, his skull cracked too.

great...

..well i dunno what to do now...i mean it cant be as bad as the local one i had before

straight6 · 9th August 2008, 09:18

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Originally Posted by CaliAtenza

great...

..well i dunno what to do now...i mean it cant be as bad as the local one i had before

Did you crash test the local one? No, right?

Just because its better than what you had doesn't mean its good and will offer the protection that is required.

CaliAtenza · 9th August 2008, 11:42

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Originally Posted by straight6

Did you crash test the local one? No, right?

Just because its better than what you had doesn't mean its good and will offer the protection that is required.

no i didnt..but the local one was not of good quality...but the guys on xbhp think INDEX is fine...

straight6 · 9th August 2008, 13:01

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Originally Posted by CaliAtenza

no i didnt..but the local one was not of good quality...but the guys on xbhp think INDEX is fine...

Just buy the AGV you get here.

manson · 14th August 2008, 10:20

Got myself this beautiful AGV XR-2 from denniskirk.com, the redis more red than it seems in this picture. Ordered a 'XXL' and its fits well, the padding is tight towards the cheeks, but i think this would be gone once its broken into.

kuttapan · 14th August 2008, 21:49

Initially the padding has to be tight. Because it compresses/becomes soft after some time and you get some room.

I pity the ignorant fellas who will not wear a helmet because it is uncomfortable/tight etc. Some have said that full face helmets will not let him see what is coming from behind !!

straight6 · 15th August 2008, 19:43

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Originally Posted by manson

Got myself this beautiful AGV XR-2 from denniskirk.com, the redis more red than it seems in this picture. Ordered a 'XXL' and its fits well, the padding is tight towards the cheeks, but i think this would be gone once its broken into.

Why don't you upload some high resolution pictures of your helmet?

manson · 16th August 2008, 00:40

The usb ports on my home pc are messed up, i'll try and hook it up tomorrow morning, and get some pics of the Ace too.

manson.

straight6 · 25th August 2008, 20:50

Just testing out a new camera. Much more justice to the colours now.

Sankar · 25th August 2008, 23:51

Nice HJC pal. I love the colours, looks brilliant in the second photo!

manson · 26th August 2008, 00:25

What camera S6? How abput a nice blue/white/red CBR to go with the helmet?

manson.

8th August 2008, 07:24	#91
katpasin BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Edinburgh, UK Posts: 104 Thanked: 2 Times	Digging old threads I have been using a Studds Ninja for over 2 years now.So time to change. Ninja is very bulky and heavy. Need a lighter(lightest) helmet. which brands have the lightest helmet??
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8th August 2008, 08:45	#92
PhrozenFire BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 267 Thanked: 5 Times	I've been using a Vega for sometime now. They are good and light, and light on the pocket as well, alongwith being good looking. You could also check out STM.
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8th August 2008, 12:11	#93
CaliAtenza BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LAX-SNA-BFL-BLR Posts: 321 Thanked: 19 Times	the gf/wifey/u know ..bought me a AM (INDEX) brand helmet for our 1 year aniversery present...its quite good..fits snug and the inner lining is removable..
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14th August 2008, 10:20	#99
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,950 Thanked: 4,259 Times View My Garage	Got myself this beautiful AGV XR-2 from denniskirk.com, the redis more red than it seems in this picture. Ordered a 'XXL' and its fits well, the padding is tight towards the cheeks, but i think this would be gone once its broken into. Attached Thumbnails
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14th August 2008, 21:49	#100
kuttapan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Initially the padding has to be tight. Because it compresses/becomes soft after some time and you get some room. I pity the ignorant fellas who will not wear a helmet because it is uncomfortable/tight etc. Some have said that full face helmets will not let him see what is coming from behind !!
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16th August 2008, 00:40	#102
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,950 Thanked: 4,259 Times View My Garage	The usb ports on my home pc are messed up, i'll try and hook it up tomorrow morning, and get some pics of the Ace too. manson.
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25th August 2008, 20:50	#103
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,553 Thanked: 300 Times	Just testing out a new camera. Much more justice to the colours now. Attached Thumbnails
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25th August 2008, 23:51	#104
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,780 Thanked: 9,223 Times	Nice HJC pal. I love the colours, looks brilliant in the second photo!
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26th August 2008, 00:25	#105
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,950 Thanked: 4,259 Times View My Garage	What camera S6? How abput a nice blue/white/red CBR to go with the helmet? manson.
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