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Originally posted by ynike99
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AH is not an authorised reseller. Sparx/KBC is genuinely imported only by PRS, where if I'm not mistaken, the pricing is in the 7-8k range. Delhi is flooded with fakes in the 4k+ range. When spending for a brand I would want to make sure I get genuine.
Originally posted by kpvision
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Hi Guys,
Might sound silly - replying to my own comment. BTW, got a new helmet. Again, an Vega product, with ISI mark from Helmet paradise. It is gloss finish with good graphics showing speedometer (similar range as Vega Cara). Weight of the helmet is 1370gms. My current helmet weigh is 1100gms. I am always wearing a small-medium size helmet. My head size is 550mm, so I need a small /medium as per manufacturer.
Pain point is that all the “real” helmets (safety approved, removable padding) the shop has in L size only. Most of them are 1500gms+-50gms.
Surprising that he is able to sell it to all customers (great forest where one size fits all).
Note: I stitch my cloths as far as possible, even in a place where sail boat looking shirts, over sized trousers are considered normal these days. It is surprising to know that most people are not particular about helmet size and buying helmets by looking at it less than they would examine vegetable.
Finally, got the Vega with 560mm size and was the best fitting of the lot. He told me to come again within couple of days if there is a problem.
First ride realized that I need little extra padding on top. So went there again to put some more foam on top of the head to fill it so that it won't come near eye brows.
So, I am the odd ball in that shop now (note that I have bought all my riding gear from that shop and even three helmets during last 5 years).
Again tried some other LS2 helmet, again L in size, but all could be padded to fit any shape!.
Now, shop keeper told me that I could go for LS2 . He also told me that since we both don’t have time, I have to decide now itself (his clever way of telling not to come there again!). I really didn’t want to buy a way too big helmet (his argument is that big bike needs big helmet!!
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After two days of ride, the helmet is OK, bit I guess needs little bit more padding on cheeks.
The helmet gives adequate noise cancellation and feels ok. But wind noise gets in by 70kmph itself.
I have to go for an upgrade soon. This time will try another shop, which will really sell S or M sized "real" helmets.
Might sound silly - replying to my own comment. BTW, got a new helmet. Again, an Vega product, with ISI mark from Helmet paradise. It is gloss finish with good graphics showing speedometer (similar range as Vega Cara). Weight of the helmet is 1370gms. My current helmet weigh is 1100gms. I am always wearing a small-medium size helmet. My head size is 550mm, so I need a small /medium as per manufacturer.
Pain point is that all the “real” helmets (safety approved, removable padding) the shop has in L size only. Most of them are 1500gms+-50gms.
Surprising that he is able to sell it to all customers (great forest where one size fits all).
Note: I stitch my cloths as far as possible, even in a place where sail boat looking shirts, over sized trousers are considered normal these days. It is surprising to know that most people are not particular about helmet size and buying helmets by looking at it less than they would examine vegetable.
Finally, got the Vega with 560mm size and was the best fitting of the lot. He told me to come again within couple of days if there is a problem.
First ride realized that I need little extra padding on top. So went there again to put some more foam on top of the head to fill it so that it won't come near eye brows.
So, I am the odd ball in that shop now (note that I have bought all my riding gear from that shop and even three helmets during last 5 years).
Again tried some other LS2 helmet, again L in size, but all could be padded to fit any shape!.
Now, shop keeper told me that I could go for LS2 . He also told me that since we both don’t have time, I have to decide now itself (his clever way of telling not to come there again!). I really didn’t want to buy a way too big helmet (his argument is that big bike needs big helmet!!
.After two days of ride, the helmet is OK, bit I guess needs little bit more padding on cheeks.
The helmet gives adequate noise cancellation and feels ok. But wind noise gets in by 70kmph itself.
I have to go for an upgrade soon. This time will try another shop, which will really sell S or M sized "real" helmets.
Happy to see proper application of mind!
Helmets are sized with a Primary and Secondary fit.
The Primary fit is the crown size, where the circumference of the head is measured and EVERYTHING, including the shell, EPS (thermocol) and crown comfort liner(padding) which is made to the correct size has to fit. This crown fit is important because it needs to be as snug as comfortably possible in order to absorb the impact energy to the skull in a crash. Merely padding with extra foam to give the "feeling" of a proper fit is not going to do the job properly in a crash. This is because the primary absorption of impact in a crash is not done by the padding but the EPS. That is the reason that helmet manufacturers abroad make so many different helmet shells, with differing EPS cores and crown liners, in order to get the optimum fit. Most large foreign helmet brands manufacture sizes XXS to XXL!
The Secondary fit determination is done after the Primary fit is done. The secondary fit uses the cheek-pads to get a snug fitting around the cheeks and face. The cheekpads varies greatly, since a person with a large face could have a fat or lean face and this will mean thinning or thickening of the cheek pads accordingly.
Always remember that the cheekpads are to be adjusted AFTER the determination of the crown size, not the the other way around, since this fitting is more for comfort and snugness.
In India, since helmets are still a "bazaar" item and not really bought by the majority of riders for their protection, the traders and shopkeepers prefer to stock just one size to keep inventories low. So most importers and manufacturers stock only the size L or XL, since traders can just stuff foam into the helmets to get a "fit" with any customer. They then convince customers with swapping cheekpads, to give the customer a feeling of a proper fit, when in reality they are just adjusting for the face, not the head. This is incorrect and often negates the very purpose for which you buy a helmet - but nobody is asking and nobody cares.
Buying a wrong sized helmet is like wearing a loose seatbelt. It cannot do its job properly and can even be dangerous.
If the buying public was properly educated, the traders would have to stock many more sizes and increase their inventory. Remember, they can stuff bits of foam into an XL or L sized helmet to make it seem to fit a smaller head to convince a gullible customer, but they can't expand a S sized helmet to fit a customer with a large head. That's why you never find smaller sizes in the shops.
So if they're attempting to "size" the helmet by stuffing foam, refuse and demand the proper size! Remember its your head!
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