Getting a second Helmet

[remal]

I am using a Aria Corsair for my daily commute as its my only helmet. is it worth getting a second helmet to use during the winter?

if so recommendations please?

[hiccy]

Umm, what's wrong with the lid you have?


I use a Caberg V2, close the top vents up and my scalp is staying nice and warm for commuting atm. The chin vent really doesn't seem to make much difference whether it is open or closed it still lets a draught in which is good for ventilation but poor for warmth and a muff or balaclava is much comfier in cold weather.

I like the sunvisor as it is useful when riding into a low sun, something I do fairly often at this time of year. It's not that expensive either at £100 and compared to the £485 Arai I tried when I bought it I didn't really see that much difference in comfort.

Edited by hiccy on Sunday 31st December 20:30

[biker's nemesis]

I too use an Arai RX7 Corsair but find that my other lid (Arai S V) is more comfortable. It also has the added bonus of being cheaper,under £200. Cheaper alternative but still has Arai quality.

Not sure if that answers your question.

[remal]

hiccy said:

Umm, what's wrong with the lid you have?

Edited by hiccy on Sunday 31st December 20:30

nothing at all. very good lid, but thought as its not cheap and will be getting dirty and well wore through the winter and vented for more summer use I thought i Would ask if a second lid would be a good idea?

[hiccy]

Yeah, I was thinking when I bought mine that it was something fairly cheap to see me through winter for commuting and that I would probably purchase another more expensive lid in the summer for, umm, more important stuff. (trackdays?)

I have no idea why I thought this, nor why you are thinking similar. I'd certainly recommend the lid I have if you wanted something cheaper to see you through the winter. I'm very happy with it.

Edited by hiccy on Sunday 31st December 21:07

[anonymous-user]

My take would be why compromise on your commute when your head is just as valuable?

[remal]

garyhun said:

My take would be why compromise on your commute when your head is just as valuable?

I'm not talking £20 lid just something that can take the brunt of the bad weather then a nice vented summer lid such as the Corsair

[anonymous-user]

remal said:

garyhun said:

My take would be why compromise on your commute when your head is just as valuable?

I'm not talking £20 lid just something that can take the brunt of the bad weather then a nice vented summer lid such as the Corsair

Got ya!!! Just don't want you taking chances with that valuable bonce of yours

[black-k1]

My experience is that even cheap lids but especially better quality lids will be beyond their ‘best before date’ due to shell age long before the lining, fittings etc. are worn out. This means that I often end up replacing otherwise good helmets just because they are past that certain age. As such, I don’t want to have two helmets ‘on the go’ at the same time as both will then need replacing because of the age of the shell when the lining and fittings are still fine. (Twice as expensive!)

I’d rather use my helmet for all my riding until it needs replacing.

[Andy Oh]

black-k1 said:

My experience is that even cheap lids but especially better quality lids will be beyond their ‘best before date’ due to shell age long before the lining, fittings etc. are worn out. This means that I often end up replacing otherwise good helmets just because they are past that certain age. As such, I don’t want to have two helmets ‘on the go’ at the same time as both will then need replacing because of the age of the shell when the lining and fittings are still fine. (Twice as expensive!)

I’d rather use my helmet for all my riding until it needs replacing.

I'd agree with this, I have an Arai Corsair which is now four years old and I won't wear it any more now as it is way beyond its best, I bought an Arai Astro R early last year which didn't see much wear but now has a years worth of life already gone. I wouldn't now buy another lid until my Astro R needs replacing as having two is really throwing money down the drain. I can see your point about keeping the Corsair for summer but the shell is still detereorating.

[anonymous-user]

As a matter of interest what age do people replace helmets at. When do you feel they are no longer in their prime for protection?

[black-k1]

garyhun said:

As a matter of interest what age do people replace helmets at. When do you feel they are no longer in their prime for protection?

I believe that the ‘official’ guidelines are 3 years for polycarbonate helmets and 5 years for other materials. That’s what I use.

[Andy Oh]

garyhun said:

As a matter of interest what age do people replace helmets at. When do you feel they are no longer in their prime for protection?

I replace mine every four years, I use mine everyday so it gets well worn.

[FROSTYR1]

garyhun said:

As a matter of interest what age do people replace helmets at. When do you feel they are no longer in their prime for protection?

As a general rule manufacturers reccomend to replace your lid after 4 years, But that all depends if its been dropped or not.

If it has you can get your lid x-rayed for free if its an Arai to see if there is any stress fractures of the shell. You can tell how old your lid is by looking at the LH strap they is normally a date stamp on there.

[anonymous-user]

Thanks chaps! Good excuse to get a nice new shiny lid then