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Hmmm Would you ?
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 3:10 pm
by MacV2
...Trust this ?
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorc ... rod/413242
Not sure I'd feel 100% with this idea I dont even like the ratchet type strap ones...
Double D for me all the way...
There was a helmet all the rage in F1 back in the '70's GPA IIRC that was strapless...
Re: Hmmm Would you ?
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 3:14 pm
by MacV2
Re: Hmmm Would you ?
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 6:53 pm
by Stephan
Helmet is designed to keep integrity after crash. And this one has crack incorporated all over head. I dont believe it.
Re: Hmmm Would you ?
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 7:13 pm
by fabiostar
dont think id be wanting that protecting my head.
Re: Hmmm Would you ?
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 7:19 pm
by VTRsquid
Yeah, seems like a good idea that could be a bad idea. id want to see it save about 100 other crash dummies first.
Re: Hmmm Would you ?
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:39 pm
by cheekykev
No, deffinately not for me, why would you put a weak spot in the most important part of the shell.
I think the designers of that one need to have a word with Mr Arai.
Re: Hmmm Would you ?
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:48 pm
by VTRDark
I've got to agree. Convenience over safety not a good idea. Besides what's so difficult with putting a helmet on over your head. Quick release cheek pads are good idea like Arai do if they thinking easier for emergency services to remove but I can't see any other benefit with what they have designed here.
Re: Hmmm Would you ?
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:14 pm
by Duffy1964
No way I prefer the conventional skid lids
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Re: Hmmm Would you ?
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:23 pm
by VTRsquid
Theoretically its a good idea in that it provides a more complete fit over your entire scone, but yeah, id have to see some testing. I can see it actually being a problem for emergency crews. Instead of just cutting a strap, they have to figure out how to open a wierd helmet without instructions that is possibly munted beyond opening normally unless it hasnt already on impact.
Could be wrong tho, could be brilliant
Re: Hmmm Would you ?
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:34 pm
by Beef
I’m sure it’s been tested & the same as any other design?!
Would I have one........ the juries out!!
Re: Hmmm Would you ?
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 5:32 am
by VTRsquid
If i was in the market for a $900aud helmet id definitely probably look into it and try one on for size and then probably get a normal one. But it would be a shame to see someones innovation, hard work and investment go down the tubes if its a good product. All other speculative criticisms aside, I'd imagine you would want to keep your hair not much longer than a buzzcut and have small ears.