Arai lids. Worth the extra £££ or not?
Discussion
I'm looking for a new lid to replace my very cheap and very cheerful Nitro one. I tried a Shoei Raid II first but it didn't quite fit right; then the guy suggested I try an Arai. Fitted perfectly. No wobble at all and the plush lining made it feel like getting a gentle head massage from a beautiful woman. Only one problem: the £320 price tag. Worth it or not? Anyone here own one and care to comment?
I have a Box lid, I bought to get through my test (all the school lids smelt of Joop, bloody vile stuff!)
Now it feels loose, loads of wind gets in and squashes my eyelashes, its heavy and I don't feel confident in it even with the UK standard stuff.
I cant wait to buy my first "proper" lid and I'm budgeting at least £350 for it.
You can't put a price on having the best and your safety!
Now it feels loose, loads of wind gets in and squashes my eyelashes, its heavy and I don't feel confident in it even with the UK standard stuff.
I cant wait to buy my first "proper" lid and I'm budgeting at least £350 for it.
You can't put a price on having the best and your safety!
I paid £500 for my Shoei lid - just wanted to buy the best I could afford.
Super comfortable and I really love it. Just feel that it was the right decision to make and at the end of the day, it's the one bit of kit that might save your life.
Each to their own though, but I'm happy with my decision.
Super comfortable and I really love it. Just feel that it was the right decision to make and at the end of the day, it's the one bit of kit that might save your life.
Each to their own though, but I'm happy with my decision.
If the helmet fits and is comfortable then it’s the helmet to buy.
Do note that, RIDE magazine did some controlled tests on a number of different priced helmets and found that for their test group, price was definitely NOT and indication of level of safety. The RIDE magazine tests were significantly more scientific than “if it costs more, it MUST be better”!
Do note that, RIDE magazine did some controlled tests on a number of different priced helmets and found that for their test group, price was definitely NOT and indication of level of safety. The RIDE magazine tests were significantly more scientific than “if it costs more, it MUST be better”!
black-k1 said:
If the helmet fits and is comfortable then it’s the helmet to buy.
Do note that, RIDE magazine did some controlled tests on a number of different priced helmets and found that for their test group, price was definitely NOT and indication of level of safety. The RIDE magazine tests were significantly more scientific than “if it costs more, it MUST be better”!
What were the results? Just read the back protector guide, I'm quite astonished at the variation in safety they provided.Do note that, RIDE magazine did some controlled tests on a number of different priced helmets and found that for their test group, price was definitely NOT and indication of level of safety. The RIDE magazine tests were significantly more scientific than “if it costs more, it MUST be better”!
Rach81 said:
black-k1 said:
If the helmet fits and is comfortable then it’s the helmet to buy.
Do note that, RIDE magazine did some controlled tests on a number of different priced helmets and found that for their test group, price was definitely NOT and indication of level of safety. The RIDE magazine tests were significantly more scientific than “if it costs more, it MUST be better”!
What were the results? Just read the back protector guide, I'm quite astonished at the variation in safety they provided.Do note that, RIDE magazine did some controlled tests on a number of different priced helmets and found that for their test group, price was definitely NOT and indication of level of safety. The RIDE magazine tests were significantly more scientific than “if it costs more, it MUST be better”!
http://www.ridetriangles.com/nav?page=ridetriangle...
Rach81 said:
black-k1 said:
If the helmet fits and is comfortable then it’s the helmet to buy.
Do note that, RIDE magazine did some controlled tests on a number of different priced helmets and found that for their test group, price was definitely NOT and indication of level of safety. The RIDE magazine tests were significantly more scientific than “if it costs more, it MUST be better”!
What were the results? Just read the back protector guide, I'm quite astonished at the variation in safety they provided.Do note that, RIDE magazine did some controlled tests on a number of different priced helmets and found that for their test group, price was definitely NOT and indication of level of safety. The RIDE magazine tests were significantly more scientific than “if it costs more, it MUST be better”!
http://www.ridetriangles.com/pdf/643/221609.pdf
What are peoples opinions based on here? Advertiser hype? Real tests or just the fact that more money means better? I have a Shoei X Spirit which cost me a lot of money, (i dont have an Arai head) I tried the top of the range but couldnt get a fit.. but in all honesty, who knows if the money is well spent?
Rick448 said:
What are peoples opinions based on here? Advertiser hype? Real tests or just the fact that more money means better? I have a Shoei X Spirit which cost me a lot of money, (i dont have an Arai head) I tried the top of the range but couldnt get a fit.. but in all honesty, who knows if the money is well spent?
Hi mate -I've got a XSpirit as well, a Chris Vermeulen replica. Never had to test it's protection and hope that I never have to. It is really comfortable and I love it - did need to add some cheek pads to the lid though, just to make it that even better fit.
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black-k1 said:
Rach81 said:
black-k1 said:
If the helmet fits and is comfortable then it’s the helmet to buy.
Do note that, RIDE magazine did some controlled tests on a number of different priced helmets and found that for their test group, price was definitely NOT and indication of level of safety. The RIDE magazine tests were significantly more scientific than “if it costs more, it MUST be better”!
What were the results? Just read the back protector guide, I'm quite astonished at the variation in safety they provided.Do note that, RIDE magazine did some controlled tests on a number of different priced helmets and found that for their test group, price was definitely NOT and indication of level of safety. The RIDE magazine tests were significantly more scientific than “if it costs more, it MUST be better”!
http://www.ridetriangles.com/pdf/643/221609.pdf
I didn't realise dark visors were illegal, I thought it was only if you were out after dark it was a problem, obviously durrrr!
I've had Shoei lids for the last few years, always try on almost everything in the shop (or shops) just to get my own back on the wife for when she goes shoe shopping but never found anything that fits my head, and lets me get my glasses on, as well as the Shoei range.
Totally agree about getting one which fits well and is comfortable, a £500 helmet won't protect as well as a £200 one if it moves around a lot when you crash.
If price is an issue then have a look around for an Arai in last years colour schemes, they won't go off in storage in a shop or warehouse (well not a lot) and you can easily see 40% of rrp for old stock. Bought my current Shoei for £220 when this years colour scheme were £350 in the same shop.
Totally agree about getting one which fits well and is comfortable, a £500 helmet won't protect as well as a £200 one if it moves around a lot when you crash.
If price is an issue then have a look around for an Arai in last years colour schemes, they won't go off in storage in a shop or warehouse (well not a lot) and you can easily see 40% of rrp for old stock. Bought my current Shoei for £220 when this years colour scheme were £350 in the same shop.
How much do I value my head? As much as a comfortably fitting helmet costs?
all the rest is marketing blurb, My head costs, erm well how much DOES my head cost....? Its priceless.
i would guess that the better fitting helmet would make more of a difference to the price. oh, and the fact you're wearing one...
all the rest is marketing blurb, My head costs, erm well how much DOES my head cost....? Its priceless.
i would guess that the better fitting helmet would make more of a difference to the price. oh, and the fact you're wearing one...
Edited by Oilchange on Saturday 7th June 10:30
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