Helmet question

charleym3 said:

I was trying on helmets yesterday. I tried the HJC CS-12 and CL-14 current production in my size. Then I tried on a discontinued Shoei. The fit was much different and the contour more closely fit the shape of my head.

So the question is two part. Is the Shoei a superior helmet or are you paying for the name? The price is $200. Can I do better? It's plain white and I think that it's the RF-1000 model. The back vents look a little different. Probably last year's model.

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I've owned both over the years. I like the Shoei much better. It's light, fit, noise reduction, and ventilation are much better with the RF 1000. It's my current helmet of choice. I don't think they discontunued the RF 1000 though? They do cost more, like an Arai does, but it's a small investment spread over say the 5 years you would be using it. What's your melon worth and do you want to protect it with the best you can afford or save a few bucks for something else? Check an Arai for fit too. Depends on the shape of your head and face as to what manufacturer is a better fit for you.

They both have to meet the same standards, but the quality is much better from Shoei than HJC. I've used them both but trust Shoei for my melon, much more than I do HJC. So that's what I ride with. If the Arai fit me better I'd use them too. Never had a problem with a Shoei. Had visor issues with a couple HJC buckets. Thing would fly open at freeway speed when you turned your head. Pretty annoying to have to keep closing it! The Shoei locks closed!

Bottom line get a Shoei, my 2 cents.