New helmet

[alantf]

Well.........Finally gave in & bought myself a new helmet today. My old Airoh helmet has given me faithful service for the last seven years, but it was getting way past its best, & at 65 mph the wind was getting under the peak, & forcing my head back. So.....taking the bit between my teeth, I wandered down to the bike shop. He showed me a few that were in the style I was after, but when I came to this LS2 helmet I was smitten. Opening ventilators for hot weather, removable padding for washing, good neck protection, Large visor for rain/debris protection, & last but not least, an extra smoked visor that drops down with the touch of that little red button that you can see in the last photo, for the mornings/evenings when the sun is on the horizon (just like a pilot's helmet :crackup ) Unlike my old Airoh helmet, which is not available in North America, the LS2 is "distributed exclusively in U.S.A. and Canada by ALLWINPOWERSPORTSCORP tel: +1 888 968 9888, http://www.ls2helmets.us" if anyone wants one. This one was for sale at €110, but he gave me a discount, & let me have it for €95 ($124)[attachment=2:1494o35m]Picture 001.jpg[/attachment:1494o35m][attachment=1:1494o35m]Picture 003.jpg[/attachment:1494o35m][attachment=0:1494o35m]Picture 007.jpg[/attachment:1494o35m]

[PimpS]

Good one! I was looking at Airohs too, but at the end i picked this one, and i'm very satisfied with it:


Compared to the helmet i had borrowed in the moto school... It's mine and very comfortable, sun visor is one of the best inovations there is!

[jonathan180iq]

Hell yeah!
I love the dual visor helmets.

I recently got one myself:



$40!

[dentheman]

I am also in the market for a new helmet. I have a Cyber U-378, but it looks more like an off-road helmet than street, and that raised non-removeable visor sure catches the wind. It does have the built in dual shields, which I like.

I tried on several full and modular helmets at the dealer, but for me they are not compatible with wearing eyeglasses, so I will stick with a 3/4.

I am now seriously considering the HJC IS-33 helmet. I did try on some HJC helmets to check for fit, but they didn't have the IS-33.

I do like the looks of your LS2, so I will do some research to see if it is available in the USA.

[mole2]

I wear a modular with eyeglasses and it's no problem. Consider that 40% of the hits are on the right and left jaw and chin and you'll want the protection.

[dentheman]

Originally Posted by mole2

I wear a modular with eyeglasses and it's no problem. Consider that 40% of the hits are on the right and left jaw and chin and you'll want the protection.

I had problems putting on modular helmets while wearing glasses, and if I had the glasses off I had problems putting them on while wearing a modular. But I am going to try on more modular helmets to see if the problem is really as bad as I think. I do like the modulars and would like to be able to wear one.

[Water Warrior 2]

All helmets can be a bother if you wear glasses but you need to see and you need protection. I have always had to take off my glasses to put a helmet on. Even with an open face helmet. Maybe my head shape or lack of coordination. Doesn't matter really. Squeezing the arms of the glasses into a helmet can be frustration but I will be trying an idea from a webbikeworld writer. He has shortened the arms by snipping off the down turned end of the arms so they are just a straight slide in. I do have one pair just for riding so what the hey, a little experimentation never hurts. Worst case scenario is new frames and a lesson learned but I highly doubt it. The glasses should still be held in the proper position and secured by the helmet itself.

[Water Warrior 2]

Lynda started out with an open face helmet and a clear shield. Said the full face was too confining . After seeing the ease of use with a modular she finally bought one. That coupled with the risk of facial damage made her decision easier. After riding with a full face modular she said she feels much more protected and secure than ever. Glasses are no longer a problem since her eye surgery so she is very happy. Now she is on the hunt for real comfy sun glasses or maybe a helmet with a sun shade built in.

[dentheman]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

All helmets can be a bother if you wear glasses but you need to see and you need protection. I have always had to take off my glasses to put a helmet on. Even with an open face helmet. Maybe my head shape or lack of coordination. Doesn't matter really. Squeezing the arms of the glasses into a helmet can be frustration but I will be trying an idea from a webbikeworld writer. He has shortened the arms by snipping off the down turned end of the arms so they are just a straight slide in. I do have one pair just for riding so what the hey, a little experimentation never hurts. Worst case scenario is new frames and a lesson learned but I highly doubt it. The glasses should still be held in the proper position and secured by the helmet itself.

An excellent idea for me to think about!

[mole2]

Originally Posted by dentheman

I had problems putting on modular helmets while wearing glasses, and if I had the glasses off I had problems putting them on while wearing a modular. But I am going to try on more modular helmets to see if the problem is really as bad as I think. I do like the modulars and would like to be able to wear one.

Grab the helmet by the sides and pull out slightly. This will spread the helmet a bit and make it easier to put on with glasses. :biggrin: