Originally Posted by
RubberBerner
I'd be very hesitant to compare them with an arai...weight is a big deal...if its has heavy as most HJC's, and other under $200 helmets- thats why their that cheap. A good helmet is strong and light and quiet. The one i saw at the pawn shop was an XL...but it was heavy, and didn't look like the ventilation was very good. the price difference seems to be R&D to me, thats why Shoei, agv, arai, and suomy helmets are so expensive, because they're engineered to be the best. It'll be a long time before they're competing against the big dogs.
you should really get familiar with the safety standards these helmets are designed to meet. since it is obvious you aren't here is a clue... they all transfer way too many g's to the brain and can be better, as true safety r&d is being done and purposely ignored by the strong marketing hype behing having a snell sticker on their lids... an absolute shame!
a good helmet would distribute the force of impact across it's shell, simple physics show a strong shell transmits instead of absorbs.
the best way to chose a helmet at the moment is by fit, since that is important in case of an accident. We all have diff shape heads, so always check what fits.
do enough research, and you will find that the reason a helmet is so expensive has nothing to do with safety... but brand name & racer replica schemes.
and contrary to your claims, the most free air flowing helmets used by the racers are the noisiest... physics again at work, due to air rushing through small spaces...
start checking this out...
Motorcycle Helmet FAQ - webBikeWorld
you'll be surprised by the science behind it all... science is totally ignorant to brand types...
