Koden carbon fibre helmets

[ol]

Hi, I need a new helmet for this season to fit a HANS, and as well as the usual suspects (Bell, Arai etc) I've been looking at a Koden carbon fibre helmet. Obviously it's meant to be much lighter then a normal one, but I don't know too much about the company,
Has anyone got one / used one or have any opinion about them?
Cheers

Ps here's the one - http://www.koden.co.uk/motorsport-helmets.html

[df76]

Review here:

https://jamescaterracing.com/2015/01/26/helmet-upg...

[stevieturbo]

Why no prices on their site ?

I was considering one of these, they seem like good value.

TBH I just want something cheap and HANS ready as I too have been forced to waste money due to stupid MSA rules

http://www.blackcatracewear.com/carbon-helmets.htm

[df76]

stevieturbo said:

Why no prices on their site ?

I was considering one of these, they seem like good value.

TBH I just want something cheap and HANS ready as I too have been forced to waste money due to stupid MSA rules

http://www.blackcatracewear.com/carbon-helmets.htm

They don't sell direct, but koden retailers are selling them for about £380 inc VAT but not the hans posts.

[ol]

I think they only sell them via third parties, like here - http://www.racewear.co.uk/koden-ksf15-sah2010-race...

Think I'm going to go for one just to see what they're like

[Gc285]

I brought a Koden KSF01 for passengers, I did wear it once,Its comfortable enough, but I don't use it for racing.

[88racing]

Link to a carbon race one:

http://www.racewear.co.uk/koden-carbon-sah2010-rac...

[R8Steve]

I got an new RRS helmet complete with HANS posts for £150 so i'd have a look at them if you don't want to spend a fortune complying with the new MSA rules.

It's a good helmet and is FIA/Snell approved.

[roja27]

I bought a Koden Carbon Helmet from www.moderacewear.com with the HANS posts thrown in for free for £370
Finding it really comfortable and much lighter than my old OMP helmet. Would certainly recommend trying one for size.

[ribiero]

Whilst not my taste, I've heard those Koden's are great value for the price, I'll happily recommend Racewear.co.uk I've dealt with them before.

[mozzerS]

Interesting thread, I hadn't heard of Koden until the other day when I noticed them on Hawke Motorsport

[D_G]

mozzerS said:

Interesting thread, I hadn't heard of Koden until the other day when I noticed them on Hawke Motorsport

Got mine from Hawke, great service and excellent lid.

[ol]

Thanks for the replies. DG are you happy with yours?
I tried on a non carbon one the other day, and it fitted well, although the cheek pads were a little tight, but I guess they'll get softer with use. I'm going to get one I think

[D_G]

ol said:

Thanks for the replies. DG are you happy with yours?
I tried on a non carbon one the other day, and it fitted well, although the cheek pads were a little tight, but I guess they'll get softer with use. I'm going to get one I think

Yes, fits better than my previous Sparco and much lighter. Hawke Motorsport were excellent too.

[pete-cxd3r]

i got one at the auto sport show for £320 with posts and spare visor and must say it the most comfortable helmet I have ever had .and light.

[Maxx]

Koden wearer here also, fantastic helmet, you really notice the difference after a long day at the track or a long race, no more neck ache.

Also a recommendation from me for Hawke, a few of my buddies have bought and service has been excellent.