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As my HJC helmet was approaching 7 yrs old and showing it's wear, I decided to break down and get a new bucket. Found a Schuberth C3 Pro on closeout for 300 off. So naturally, I had to order a Sena 20S with the extra money I saved. I think that's a strategy women use...I HAD to get it. It was on Sale! Anyway, I lucked out on size and it felt good for the hour I wore it around the house. It was the last one left that RevZilla had in the XLarge size. Gonna start pairing up the Sena with a few devices and try to get proficient by the time I leave for IZ. Fellow VRCC member Mike Hunter Mallett steered me toward the Schuberth. He said if I get one, it'll be the best helmet I can buy. It's a modular but is only supposed to be a relatively quiet 82 decibels at 60mph. It's also pretty light at 3.5lbs.  |
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« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2017, 05:50:12 PM » |
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Nice, so if I may ask, what did that C3 helmet end up costing you about roughly? I keep my helmets longer than 7 years if not all beat up, but been thinking of another modular helmet as well. Mine is fine, but is tad bit discomforting on my big forehead for over 1+ hour drives at times. Just be careful walking around your house with that helmet on, you may BONK your head on the doorway or light fixtures, do NOT ask me how I know. Actually I have konked my helmet dozens of times wearing it in my garage since I have 2 kayaks hanging from rafters with barn ropes between my 2 vehicles only 6 feet tall. BONK!!!! It whips my head around if I walk briskly damn near knocking me down with helmet on, really ticks me off when I keep doing that.  |
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« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2017, 05:56:20 PM » |
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Nice Russ. I love my C3 pro. I've had it for 3-4 years.  |
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« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2017, 06:01:45 PM » |
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Nice, so if I may ask, what did that C3 helmet end up costing you about roughly? I keep my helmets longer than 7 years if not all beat up, but been thinking of another modular helmet as well. Mine is fine, but is tad bit discomforting on my big forehead for over 1+ hour drives at times. Just be careful walking around your house with that helmet on, you may BONK your head on the doorway or light fixtures, do NOT ask me how I know. Actually I have konked my helmet dozens of times wearing it in my garage since I have 2 kayaks hanging from rafters with barn ropes between my 2 vehicles only 6 feet tall. BONK!!!! It whips my head around if I walk briskly damn near knocking me down with helmet on, really ticks me off when I keep doing that. Lol, I could picture that happening but I was pretty careful and stayed between the kitchen and living room. If the neighbors saw me through the window, they probably wondered what the hell I was making for supper that required protection to that degree! Mike, I got it for 499. I don't think RevZilla has any left of any size at that price but I think they can still be found on Ebay(new) for a similar price. |
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« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2017, 06:03:35 PM » |
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Nice Russ. I love my C3 pro. I've had it for 3-4 years. That's good to know, Damon. Thanks for chiming in. |
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« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2017, 06:05:09 PM » |
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Very nice. I'm not sure what my next helmet will be, but that one sounds good. I've been partial to Arai's for sentimental reasons. They saved me twice. Looking forward to your report on the helmet. I know you will like the 20S. Mucho features on that baby. |
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« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2017, 06:41:42 PM » |
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Very nice. I'm not sure what my next helmet will be, but that one sounds good. I've been partial to Arai's for sentimental reasons. They saved me twice. Looking forward to your report on the helmet. I know you will like the 20S. Mucho features on that baby. Rob, I've only had 2 HJCs so far so getting this C3 Pro is like going from a Yugo to a Ferrari---well, you get the pic. Yeah, the 20S will universally pair with just about any other brand, so it says. I'll definitely like that feature as I ride out to and around Billings. |
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« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2017, 06:53:39 PM » |
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Very nice. I'm not sure what my next helmet will be, but that one sounds good. I've been partial to Arai's for sentimental reasons. They saved me twice. Looking forward to your report on the helmet. I know you will like the 20S. Mucho features on that baby. Rob, I've only had 2 HJCs so far so getting this C3 Pro is like going from a Yugo to a Ferrari---well, you get the pic. Yeah, the 20S will universally pair with just about any other brand, so it says. I'll definitely like that feature as I ride out to and around Billings. It does. But you still have to go thru the pairing sequence. Being able to pair with your phone and gps is pretty cool. My wife likes that. I mostly just like being able to communicate with my riding buddy about stops, obstacles, etc. |
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« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2017, 04:29:50 AM » |
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Good purchase! I have to ask: did anyone see you wearing it around the house?  |
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« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2017, 04:45:57 AM » |
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Just be careful walking around your house with that helmet on, you may BONK your head on the doorway or light fixtures, do NOT ask me how I know. Actually I have konked my helmet dozens of times wearing it in my garage since I have 2 kayaks hanging from rafters with barn ropes between my 2 vehicles only 6 feet tall. BONK!!!! It whips my head around if I walk briskly damn near knocking me down with helmet on, really ticks me off when I keep doing that. Yeah....been there, done that.. At 6'6', I darn near hit the doorways without a helmet. Was trying my brand new helmet last year and put a nice scratch on the top within the first 15 min. as I bonked it on the pocket door frame. DOH!! |
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« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2017, 10:01:03 AM » |
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That's my dream helmet (?)....I have an old Schuberth now, and it's nearing it's use-by date..It's probably 15 yrs old, i bought it from a friend.
Unfortunately, I have a list of wants, that range from the $100's to the $900's, most of which I'd like to have before June....
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« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2017, 10:08:25 AM » |
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I'm partial to HJC myself. Baldo are you going to inzane ?
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« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2017, 10:31:09 AM » |
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I'm partial to HJC myself. Baldo are you going to inzane ?
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« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2017, 10:35:28 AM » |
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I'm pretty sure I'm done riding but if I can cage it then yeah I would split a room with ya. But I don't know about my health
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« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2017, 12:23:06 PM » |
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That's my dream helmet (?)....I have an old Schuberth now, and it's nearing it's use-by date..It's probably 15 yrs old, i bought it from a friend.
Unfortunately, I have a list of wants, that range from the $100's to the $900's, most of which I'd like to have before June....
That's pretty good service, Baldo. One year ago, I had never heard of Schuberth. Evidently, they weren't a closely guarded secret with you.  I know what you mean about wants and wishes. I'm down to only needing a new front tire before IZ-and maybe another travel bag. |
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« Reply #15 on: February 28, 2017, 12:24:53 PM » |
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I'm pretty sure I'm done riding but if I can cage it then yeah I would split a room with ya. But I don't know about my health
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« Reply #16 on: February 28, 2017, 04:20:19 PM » |
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I'm pretty sure I'm done riding but if I can cage it then yeah I would split a room with ya. But I don't know about my health
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Oh man.....sorry for getting your hopes up, Dan, but I've already got a date. The guy I ride with mostly is going to make the trip. Buuuuut, he rides a Beemer....it sounds like a loud sewing machine..... |
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« Reply #17 on: February 28, 2017, 04:26:10 PM » |
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No problem, yes BMWs sound like sewing machines. Most accomplished riders I've ever met
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« Reply #18 on: March 01, 2017, 06:42:17 AM » |
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I have an HJC IS-Max 2 and like it a lot, once I got used to a full face helmet, but Id look at Schuberth next time.
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« Reply #19 on: March 17, 2017, 05:53:34 AM » |
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That's my dream helmet (?)....I have an old Schuberth now, and it's nearing it's use-by date..It's probably 15 yrs old, i bought it from a friend.
Unfortunately, I have a list of wants, that range from the $100's to the $900's, most of which I'd like to have before June....
That's pretty good service, Baldo. One year ago, I had never heard of Schuberth. Evidently, they weren't a closely guarded secret with you. I know what you mean about wants and wishes. I'm down to only needing a new front tire before IZ-and maybe another travel bag. I just missed a 2 yr old Schuberth C3 on CL. He sold it for $90 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AAARRRRGGGGHHH |
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« Reply #20 on: March 17, 2017, 07:10:20 PM » |
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That's my dream helmet (?)....I have an old Schuberth now, and it's nearing it's use-by date..It's probably 15 yrs old, i bought it from a friend.
Unfortunately, I have a list of wants, that range from the $100's to the $900's, most of which I'd like to have before June....
That's pretty good service, Baldo. One year ago, I had never heard of Schuberth. Evidently, they weren't a closely guarded secret with you. I know what you mean about wants and wishes. I'm down to only needing a new front tire before IZ-and maybe another travel bag. I just missed a 2 yr old Schuberth C3 on CL. He sold it for $90 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AAARRRRGGGGHHH Bummer...that would have been a steal! |
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