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« on: December 21, 2015, 01:44:36 PM » |
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New design allows for a sleeker profile and less hyper extension of the neck as well as being super easy to put on/ take off. Should be quieter as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnydMibNojo |
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« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2015, 02:07:53 PM » |
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I like the quick on and off.
I've ridden bikes with no fairing where the 'lifting' does happen, and this design
should help reduce that.
But what he says about no buffeting. I don't know. Would have to try one.
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« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2015, 02:45:19 PM » |
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Besides being claustrophobic in them, I never liked full face helmets because they are so hard to get on and off (remove glasses, tear off ears putting helmet on head, then poke glasses thru the face hole; then fog up and can't see, or hold breath until pass out to clear the shield). Plus, it is really hard to smoke a cigar in them. And no sneezing allowed.
I like the rear pivot feature, but here is my question.... can you get out of the helmet if the rear pivot latch gets stuck and won't open (like maybe after a fall and slide)? I'd really hate having to get someone to pry me out of one with a hammer and crowbar.
Smith and Wesson has been putting key locks on most of their new revolvers (right above the cylinder latch). While rare, there are now people having their revolver lock up and not work at all because of lock failure. Thus, I do not want any new Smith revolver with this feature.
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Pappy!
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« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2015, 02:59:09 PM » |
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There is a scan strip on the helmet for EMT personnel . Instructions for removal in case of an accident. Should the rider be on his back (face up) the helmet can then simply be lifted off vertically and the rear shell is left in place to cradle the head. All other positions allow for normal removal. Removal of this style helmet should be less traumatic no matter the position.
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« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2015, 03:06:22 PM » |
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The online store will NOT be ready til 23 December 2015. RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2015, 03:08:55 PM » |
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Interesting helmet. All heads are not shaped the same though. My head is more of an oval shape and most of the helmets I try on are for more rounded heads. Ends up putting a lot of pressure on my forehead which causes headaches. The helmet I wear now is a GMAX GM67 helmet. Fits good without the pain. I wonder how you would incorporate a communication system in the new helmet.
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« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2015, 03:41:53 PM » |
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I've never worn a full face helmet in my 42 years of riding motorcycles, but after all these years of being both careful (well, in my later years anyways) and very fortunate to not having to put my mostly half helmets to test, I am now considering moving to something with more protection. Have been looking at good 3/4 helmets and modular full face ones - and this one too looks interesting. My main concerns about moving to a full face after all these years are weight, reduced vision and overall sense/awareness of everything going on around you out on the road, and comfort on long rides. Also, I have a rather large noggin, so fitment would have to be just right. Would love to hear comments from others on what they wear in terms of better protection helmets, considering the points mentioned above. Thanks  |
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« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2015, 04:09:21 PM » |
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I've never worn a full face helmet in my 42 years of riding motorcycles, but after all these years of being both careful (well, in my later years anyways) and very fortunate to not having to put my mostly half helmets to test, I am now considering moving to something with more protection. Have been looking at good 3/4 helmets and modular full face ones - and this one too looks interesting. My main concerns about moving to a full face after all these years are weight, reduced vision and overall sense/awareness of everything going on around you out on the road, and comfort on long rides. Also, I have a rather large noggin, so fitment would have to be just right. Would love to hear comments from others on what they wear in terms of better protection helmets, considering the points mentioned above. Thanks I have mostly used just full face helmets. I'm very used to them. The difference in weight is pretty minimal. I've had 2 wrecks where a full face probably kept me from getting really messed up. I think the more limited vision is the only drawback to them. I recently purchased a modular so that I could drink something more easily while riding. It's drawback is more noise. The claustrophobic part of it doesn't bother me at all, but my wife can't have one on for 2 seconds and she's freaking out. As far as this new design it is intriguing . I just wonder how much they are going to cost ? |
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« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2015, 04:25:08 PM » |
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My sunglasses limit my vision more than my Full Faced Helmet (Shoei... they just tend to fit me best). Due to that, my latest has a built in sun shield (kinda like a fighter helmet sun shield) so that I don't have to wear my sun glasses. This definitely helps. Still less vision than bare-faced, but full-faced helmets don't restrict vision any more than most sun glasses. At least... this has been MY experience. Yours may differ.  Back on topic though... this looks like an interesting helmet. I would like to see it get SNELL approval. Also hope to see them in stores soon so I can go try one out. |
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« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2015, 04:40:29 PM » |
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I've never worn a full face helmet in my 42 years of riding motorcycles, but after all these years of being both careful (well, in my later years anyways) and very fortunate to not having to put my mostly half helmets to test, I am now considering moving to something with more protection. Have been looking at good 3/4 helmets and modular full face ones - and this one too looks interesting. My main concerns about moving to a full face after all these years are weight, reduced vision and overall sense/awareness of everything going on around you out on the road, and comfort on long rides. Also, I have a rather large noggin, so fitment would have to be just right. Would love to hear comments from others on what they wear in terms of better protection helmets, considering the points mentioned above. Thanks I'm in the exact same spot as you. While I did use a full helmet in my younger sport bike days, I've been using a half/beanie for a long time. I've been lucky, never been in an accident. Figured it's probably not if, but when, so figured I'd better get a full or modular. I tried on my old modular, the lack of sight lines made me put it right back down. Hated it. Plus it was a cheaper one, so it whistled really bad, was louder than wearing a beanie. I did a lot of reading, wanted a modular, just for ease of use when getting gas, taking a quick drink, etc. I also have a large round melon. From what I can see, that limits us to a few manufacturers. I found a Schuberth C3 online on sale, it gets good reviews for being quiet and having good visibility and ventilation. Ordered this past weekend. If it doesn't fit right, my next one to try will be a Nolan N104. It appears to have even better visibility but won't be as quiet. I'm also not looking forward to the inconvenience of a full helmet. I'm so used to just hanging my half helmet on my bars or in one of the hard bags. Don't want to hang an expensive helmet on the bars and it won't fit in the bags. Oh well, that's the price of safety I guess. Also having a full beard in a full helmet kinda sucks too.  |
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« Reply #10 on: December 21, 2015, 04:41:19 PM » |
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Will definitely take a close look at that one
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« Reply #11 on: December 21, 2015, 06:18:17 PM » |
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Did anyone get a price on it yet?
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« Reply #12 on: December 21, 2015, 06:36:47 PM » |
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I guess I could have started a new thread, rather than diverting the topic on this one...sorry.
If I am going to go with a full face, I sure would like to try this one - really like the looks of it and I think with the access point being the back it would be an easier fit for me. Comfort and visibility are my two main concerns and this one looks like it may address the comfort issue at least. Would want to try it on though rather than just order it online, so we'll have to see if it ever makes it out to a dealer around here.
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« Reply #13 on: December 22, 2015, 04:45:16 AM » |
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$888 AUD.
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« Reply #14 on: December 22, 2015, 05:57:18 AM » |
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$888 AUD would be $643.37 USD. About the same price as a Shoei modular.
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« Reply #15 on: December 22, 2015, 08:43:10 AM » |
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Just a thought. You are in an accident late at night in the middle of nowhere. dark stormy night type. there are two emergency guys who come to your rescue. They try to take this helmet off, no chin strap. they don't want to move you much, so looking at the bar code will not be the first thing that comes to mind. AND how are they suppose to know about this helmet let alone know that the bar code tells them how to remove the helmet?
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« Reply #16 on: December 22, 2015, 02:21:25 PM » |
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Well...."just a thought"...they may take a look at where the helmet is joined together and release the latches........
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« Reply #17 on: December 22, 2015, 03:31:55 PM » |
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Standing at a motel reception desk in Sand Point, ID. Crossing into Canada the next morning. Headed for the Icefields Parkway.
As I finish checking in I knock my helmet off the counter and as quick as a flash I place my foot below the helmet to break its fall. Success, the helmet doesn't hit the floor.
I slide helmet on to head and latch it closed. It's an HJC CL-Max.
Arriving at a local eatery I push on the release tab to open the front of the helmet. NOTHING.
I push again. Same result.
I PUSH AGAIN with visions of having coconut oil poured into my helmet so I can slide it off. NOTHING.
How will I sleep with this thing on my head???
What reaction will I get sitting in a restaurant with this thing on my head?
How will I shower with this thing on?
Calming down after a few seconds I am able to force the helmet up and off my head. Phew.
Rest of the trip is spent using the flip face as a fixed full face.
I would not buy the posted helmet for this reason.
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« Reply #18 on: December 23, 2015, 01:27:13 PM » |
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« Reply #19 on: December 23, 2015, 04:50:18 PM » |
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New Shoei RF-1200 or GT-AIR will set ya back 'bout that much.
(X-Fourteen will be $800+!)
Love my RF-800! Bought it forever ago but never really wear it. Stole it LNIB from a woman said her husband bought it brand new & wore it once back from Florida. (Still had the $429.95 sticker in the chin bar!) Gave $50 bucks for it
Shoulda bought 'em both, he bought her one too!
Like the "rear entry" design of these new helmets but I prefer to really hear what's goin' on around me & you caint do that in any kind of full face helmet.
Been wearin' these a long time..........got less than $75 in 'em total.
http://www.daytonahelmets.com/page_1517_42/hawk-dull-black
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Motorcycle-Facemasks/Black-Neoprene-Face-Mask-with-Microfleece-Lining/374085.html
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