Nolan V Xlite

[G Man]

OK I need to get another flip up helmet, I already have a system v, Nolan and Xlite are part of the same group, is one brand meant to superior to another.

[fredd1e]

Havent used any of those to but I got a shoei multitech mainly as it looked mostly like a normal helmet when closed and have a rep as a quality brand, plus I liked the previous shoeis i've had for reasons below.
if you regularly do long distance (or have low tolerance levels) get the one that fits the best/is most comfortable/least annoying.
as to crash test ability and quality? thats your call on how much you beleive the standards of helmet testing are relevant or not and what you expect from wear and tear..
I've binned helmets that have worn out before they exceeded the offical approved life for them , worn out was straps becoming loose/chaffed, visors loose ratches worn, vents failing etc padding getting rather rough through regular inserting of sweaty bonce etc etc

[RizzoTheRat]

Having seen the photo's from a mates crash where the chin section of his Takachi ripped clean off I've gone off the idea of flip fronts

I think X-lite are supposed to be Nolan's premium brand. I've seen them sold as Nolan X-Lite's rather than a seperate brand. I'm a firm believer that a the best lid is the one that fits you best.