Helmets

[harshit.d]

LS2 starts from 3.5k if i am right. Cross is available from 3k onwards. These are the prices mentioned by various shops in blore. You could get them a tad cheaper depending on which city you are buying from.

I got a cross for myself for 3.7k! The shop owner quoted 4.5k but got it down to 3.7!
Still couldn't find anything less than 3.5k under Cross name there.

Yup had a quick visit at pro bikers on saturday will be going there again within the next few days to check out the helmets

Go for Vega Boolean. Its double visor and would cost you at the most 1.7k (This is bangalore price) and the rest would depend on your bargaining skills

Else try Ninja Studds. That you can get easily in the range of 1.1-1.3k.
Try purchasing helmet from exclusive helmet shops coz then you would get better choices and more competitive prices.

[neil.jericho]

Guys needs some help in buying a new helmet my budget is between 2000-2500. Which 1 should i go for?

MPA AGV's.

[n_aditya]

I got a cross for myself for 3.7k! The shop owner quoted 4.5k but got it down to 3.7! Still couldn't find anything less than 3.5k under Cross name there.

I saw a few Cross helmets at balaji. The one i liked was black with white graphics and he was quoting 3.3k. He prolly would have parted with it for around 3k. This was a full face with clear visor.

Prices also depend on the design etc. Maybe the one you got has better graphics. Still, 3.7k for something which is quoted 4.5k is a super deal.

P.S. nice bargaining skills. i ought to take you shopping with me next time.

[harshit.d]

I saw a few Cross helmets at balaji. The one i liked was black with white graphics and he was quoting 3.3k. He prolly would have parted with it for around 3k. This was a full face with clear visor.

Prices also depend on the design etc. Maybe the one you got has better graphics. Still, 3.7k for something which is quoted 4.5k is a super deal.

P.S. nice bargaining skills. i ought to take you shopping with me next time.

Not only that. My friend's Vega boolean was also damaged.
Right side external piece was not there so visor was dangling and inner padding on one side was not there. All that was repaired too without even asking for that and that too all for free!!!

[rennycornelius]

cross would be hard to come in 2-2.5 k unless there is no specific requirement

Cross starts from 2000, i bought mine for 2500.

[harshit.d]

Cross starts from 2000, i bought mine for 2500.

That would be the most basic one then. Is that so?

[rennycornelius]

That would be the most basic one then. Is that so?

No, i had a choice of three models before that,but that's almost a year and a half old story, may be the prices have bumped.

[Samuel]

I got a cross for myself for 3.7k! The shop owner quoted 4.5k but got it down to 3.7!
Still couldn't find anything less than 3.5k under Cross name there.



Go for Vega Boolean. Its double visor and would cost you at the most 1.7k (This is bangalore price) and the rest would depend on your bargaining skills

Else try Ninja Studds. That you can get easily in the range of 1.1-1.3k.
Try purchasing helmet from exclusive helmet shops coz then you would get better choices and more competitive prices.

Thanx Harshit but basically not looking for flipups..... Didnt like the boolean much though

[harshit.d]

Thanx Harshit but basically not looking for flipups..... Didnt like the boolean much though

If not looking for flip ups then you've got a lot of options. Just go to any helmet shop and within 2-2.5K you can get a decent one like Renny also said above.

[Shivanshu]

Anyone using Vega LS2. I really like that Helmet and thinking to buy one soon. Now the only thing is that one of Delhi xBhpians have it and when I tried it, I could feel some spacing inside. Like when you shake your head left - right, the helmet would shake a bit which meant that its not face hugging helmet, i.e. it has gaps in interior padding which would make the helmet move a bit even when the face is staionary.

Can anyone using it thro some light on it

[neil.jericho]

Anyone using Vega LS2. I really like that Helmet and thinking to buy one soon. Now the only thing is that one of Delhi xBhpians have it and when I tried it, I could feel some spacing inside. Like when you shake your head left - right, the helmet would shake a bit which meant that its not face hugging helmet, i.e. it has gaps in interior padding which would make the helmet move a bit even when the face is staionary.

Can anyone using it thro some light on it

Try getting a smaller size if this is happening. If you get the same sized one it might shake at high speeds.

[Sarvajit]

Anyone using Vega LS2. I really like that Helmet and thinking to buy one soon. Now the only thing is that one of Delhi xBhpians have it and when I tried it, I could feel some spacing inside. Like when you shake your head left - right, the helmet would shake a bit which meant that its not face hugging helmet, i.e. it has gaps in interior padding which would make the helmet move a bit even when the face is staionary.

Can anyone using it thro some light on it

Get the right size. Check the sizing here (may not be the same for all but gives an idea): New Page 1
Measure your head size with an inch tape around your forehead, just above your eyebrows&see!

[rohitmundra]

Anyone using Vega LS2. I really like that Helmet and thinking to buy one soon. Now the only thing is that one of Delhi xBhpians have it and when I tried it, I could feel some spacing inside. Like when you shake your head left - right, the helmet would shake a bit which meant that its not face hugging helmet, i.e. it has gaps in interior padding which would make the helmet move a bit even when the face is staionary.

Can anyone using it thro some light on it

the size was big as compared to your face. go to the shop and try out different sizes. But I dont find the helmet worth the money i.e. 3500/-

try for other options as well.

[Aryan]

@Shivanshu: I have tried, and for a couple of months even used a Vega model, after which I happily let it go. I somehow do not find Vega helmets a snug fit (no matter what size I tried), as the padding inside the Vega lids are not really comfortable; there is not enough padding is what I feel!

If you have a budget of Rs.3,500/- odd, then I would suggest you add about a thousand bucks (or a little more) to your budget and get a KBC or something similar (one model of KBC retails for about Rs.5,500/- or thereabouts) - way better than ANY Vega or GP-One for that matter!

[Shivanshu]

Get the right size. Check the sizing here (may not be the same for all but gives an idea): New Page 1
Measure your head size with an inch tape around your forehead, just above your eyebrows&see!

yeah brother will do that but I wanted to know how is LS2 in general apart from the size and all. Though thanks for the info Sarvajit. which one do u use bro?

Try getting a smaller size if this is happening. If you get the same sized one it might shake at high speeds.

Yeah will check out the smaller size and see. Thanks Neil

the size was big as compared to your face. go to the shop and try out different sizes. But I dont find the helmet worth the money i.e. 3500/-

try for other options as well.

Rohit thanks brother, what other options are available. I am not getting time to hunt down these days.

@Shivanshu: I have tried, and for a couple of months even used a Vega model, after which I happily let it go. I somehow do not find Vega helmets a snug fit (no matter what size I tried), as the padding inside the Vega lids are not really comfortable; there is not enough padding is what I feel!

If you have a budget of Rs.3,500/- odd, then I would suggest you add about a thousand bucks (or a little more) to your budget and get a KBC or something similar (one model of KBC retails for about Rs.5,500/- or thereabouts) - way better than ANY Vega or GP-One for that matter!

mmmm thanks Aryan Da for the info, though I wont go above 3500rs as I have other things as well in my mind, but yeah will try to look for other options within this budget. And as it is I wont buy without knowing about the product properly