i just picked up my new arai helmet and all i can say is holy cow. i had a fox hart replica before and i am amazed at how much better this helmet fits. i tried on all of the higher end helmets (troy lee, thor carbon, fox v3 ect.) and this is it! it is true you get what you pay for.

 

sounds sweet!

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sounds sweet!

 

I have an 89 dollar black polaris helmet with all the paint peeling off [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]... do the more expensive helmets just fit better or something?

 

Tyler,

You really do get what you pay for. I would be surprised if an $89 helmet is DOT and Snell approved.

But, other benefits are:

Fit and finish
Comfort - this is huge if you ride for hours on end
Ventilation
Weight
Protection - DOT and Snell are just minimum safety guidelines. High end helmets exceed these.

Your black peeling helmet is probably just fine for putting around the yard, but I prefer to spend a little money to protect my coconut when I'm out on the trails flying past trees and over rocks.

I say NICE CHOICE SPEEEEDY!!!!

 

I havent even heard of that brand before. How much did the helmet cost and do they have a website? I cant imagine anything looking cooler than the Thor Carbon fiber helmets though.

 

popular helmet....

 

Thanks - my cheapie is DOT and Snell approved, I think - the stickers have peeled off. And most of my riding is the kind that the average person wouldn't wear a helmet for (but I wouldn't ride without one). Mine's not that comfortable, but I don't care. It isnt that annoying. And I'm usually riding in extreme cold, so ventilation is a drawback [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img].

 

I checked out their helmets and it looks like they are all "street style." They dont have open faces...they have the little closeable visor like streetbike helmets. Am I missing something?

 

check here for the off road lids Arai helmets look at the VX pro and the MXC