Helmets

[RascalAngel]

All-weather motorcycle helmet heats and cools your face, protects grey matter

Bob Averill, who introduced us to the world of underwater hamster care, had a couple of other projects to show us during our visit to Portland, Oregon, including the All-Weather Motorcycle Helmet. What, you ask, makes a motorcycle helmet "all-weather?" Why, built-in heating and cooling, of course. Averill started with a standard Vega modular helmet, adding an evaporative cooler powered by a solar panel on top. The cooler pulls air from an intake on the helmet's side, sucking up more air at higher speeds and blowing it through a sponge, across the wearer's face. When things get too cold, there's a heater built into the liner, created from a heated mouse pad and powered by a lithium battery. Averill is looking to get the project mass-produced, but that's easier said than done, when it comes to a safety products like this -- and Kickstarter, apparently, isn't playing ball. Check out a video of the helmet after the break.

-via Engadget

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[B7ACKTHORN]

Bob Averill, who introduced us to the world of underwater hamster care, had a couple of other projects to show us during our visit to Portland, Oregon, including the All-Weather Motorcycle Helmet. What, you ask, makes a motorcycle helmet "all-weather?" Why, built-in heating and cooling, of course. Averill started with a standard Vega modular helmet, adding an evaporative cooler powered by a solar panel on top. The cooler pulls air from an intake on the helmet's side, sucking up more air at higher speeds and blowing it through a sponge, across the wearer's face. When things get too cold, there's a heater built into the liner, created from a heated mouse pad and powered by a lithium battery. Averill is looking to get the project mass-produced, but that's easier said than done, when it comes to a safety products like this -- and Kickstarter, apparently, isn't playing ball. Check out a video of the helmet after the break.

-via Engadget

That's some news. I am sure, there needs to be homologation of some sort in getting this helmet technology approved and it's real world usage is yet to be tested by the homologation firm etc. But if it works practically and yet at a cost that masses can buy, then it should be a hot seller.

Cheers!
VJ

[BAMBI143]

Got a SOL SS-1 Dual Sport gloss white..will be posting pics soon..

[rkakkar]

Keen on picking up the helmet shown below, but have heard negative reviews regarding Sparx. Stuff like:

"I'v tried everything from FeviQuick to rubber sealant on my Sparx helmet. Nothing worked. Plus, the swede wears out quickly as well. All in all, i would say you can use it as a second helmet. Coz the weight is quite high as well. The helmet is not available in a wide range of sizes either. Its super noisy at speeds too; made me half deaf on my ride to Chennai in 2011."

Inputs?

[Sunnyside_up!]

Keen on picking up the helmet shown below, but have heard negative reviews regarding Sparx. Stuff like:

"I'v tried everything from FeviQuick to rubber sealant on my Sparx helmet. Nothing worked. Plus, the swede wears out quickly as well. All in all, i would say you can use it as a second helmet. Coz the weight is quite high as well. The helmet is not available in a wide range of sizes either. Its super noisy at speeds too; made me half deaf on my ride to Chennai in 2011."

Inputs?

I don't know whose comments those are and cannot but feel bad for the guy, but in my experience, the Sparx S-07 is a decent helmet albeit a little pricey in India. One of the problems with buying in India is that most of the helmets available with dealers are fake. I suggest that you buy only from Performane Racing who are the authorised dealers for KBC/Sparx.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Keen on picking up the helmet shown below, but have heard negative reviews regarding Sparx. Stuff like:

"I'v tried everything from FeviQuick to rubber sealant on my Sparx helmet. Nothing worked. Plus, the swede wears out quickly as well. All in all, i would say you can use it as a second helmet. Coz the weight is quite high as well. The helmet is not available in a wide range of sizes either. Its super noisy at speeds too; made me half deaf on my ride to Chennai in 2011."

Inputs?

Exactly. I remember a reviewer saying the black rubber gasket like stuff that covers the bottom of the helmet used to come off in SparX helmet after a few days of usage and paint peeling off. But I wasn't able to discern whether that guy who gave the review bought it from PRS, as that page is reeeeeeeally far back in this thread.

But if it's genuine, you can always insist on warranty, for a peace of mind, else, why don't you invest that money in something good. Try PlanetDSG they have new entrants other than Daijya and NUVO. And at more or less the same price point as SparX, I'd say you can get a premium helmet if you can just extend your budget a few thousand bucks more.

Cheers!
VJ

[shrey-arora]

i just got a half face thh helmet for rs 1850. i like it very much .the only problem is as it is half faced i dont know how to lock it.
the guy told me that i can drill a smole hole to put the lock .anyone has such a kind of hole in their helmets ??? please tell.

[B7ACKTHORN]

i just got a half face thh helmet for rs 1850. i like it very much .the only problem is as it is half faced i dont know how to lock it.
the guy told me that i can drill a smole hole to put the lock .anyone has such a kind of hole in their helmets ??? please tell.

What do you mean, you can't lock it? It has a chin strap lock right? Or do you mean a secondary locking system for the helmet to be safe, then drilling hole in a helmet is not advisable, because in the long it ruins the structural integrity of the helmet. It's better you carry it with you, whereever you take it, as it's half face, it doesn't take a sweat to carry the helmet. Problem solved!


Cheers!
VJ

[Techiemechie]

I'm looking forward to buy an LS2 lid. As a resident of Bhopal, it is not too risky for me to pay a visit to Delhi. Does anyone know any nearer places where I can get this for the same rate?

There is a LS2 /vega dealer in Indore .

No offense but the LS2 dealer from Indore is a rip-off.
He is selling stuff that sells for 2500 in other cities at 5000, no discounts.
I say this from personal experience.

I would advise you to get your gear from Delhi.

[kidpikoon]

Are Reevu (Rear View) Helmets or any similar type of helmets available in India ???

[akshayhonda]

Are Reevu (Rear View) Helmets or any similar type of helmets available in India ???

They were available with DSG couple of years back. Now now unavailable & sale is terminated as demand was low!

[sayank10]

my new lid

[catchdebanjan]

my new lid

Congrats man ... SOL Metalman right.. BOSS where did u get it from ? That too in Kolkata..

SO basically two questions..

1.) Where ?
2.) How much ?

[kishoremuthu]

Congrats man ... SOL Metalman right.. BOSS where did u get it from ? That too in Kolkata..

SO basically two questions..

1.) Where ?

You will get SOL in Kolkata at B.P.Roadies, Khanna. When you go there ask for Bunty. He is the only SOL dealer in Kolkata.

[ABikerAtHeart]

my new lid

Hot hai...