Helmets

[B7ACKTHORN]

Bought the SOL SF-01 Acme Green from 'Shree Padham' at GP Road,Chennai today. Tried the SL68s Dragon (Black+Orange) , kinda felt huge for my head and also that particular design didn't appeal to me much. Like the Yellow/Red unicorn model though.
New shipment has arrived today. Didn't wait for it as I liked the Green Acme model.
Mr.Prem at the shop was helpful.
Price : MRP 4996 - 250(Thanks to the tax exemption) - Store discount = Rs.4700.
Fantastic helmet for that price, Superb quality comparing any helmet at 5k range.

Tried LS2 Crown(Orange), again felt huge for my head also heavy.
All in all an excellent purchase.

SOL is always a beautiful helmet, cool designs too. Good to know you've purchased a nice helmet.

Cheers!
VJ

[kishoremuthu]

guys help me finding a good helmet shop in and around kolkata.

B P Roadies at Khanna..

[ABikerAtHeart]

guys help me finding a good helmet shop in and around kolkata.

What helmet have you finalised finally?

[msb]

There were few discussions on helmet quality standards such as ECE,DOT and few other international ones,came across the below website having a detailed study of these standards.If you are interested you can visit the following link.

ECE 22.05 Motorcycle Helmet Standard - webBikeWorld

Don't mind if already posted

[Dreamwalker987]

I Have One BIG question...
All these Helmets out there approved ISI,DOT,ECE,etc.etc...till what extent they protect your head??? day b4 yesterday saw an accident where a truck went over the guys head and he died on the spot!!...He was not wearing helmet, don't ask how the accident happened all i know it was not his fault except the helmet stuff...I was really shocked...now m serious about my safety while riding my bike...please somebody tell me motorcycle helmet can take load of a truck bus or car without bursting my head, or not???



Right now i am using Studds Ninja...planing for new helmet and a better one in near future...

[harsh_66328]

.please somebody tell me motorcycle helmet can take load of a truck bus or car without bursting my head, or not???

I myself think the same thing, tht is it really possible for the helmet to take such a huge amount of load?
I dont think it can take the load of a bus or a truck. They weigh in tonnes. It 'might' protect for a small car or so. not sure. Experts can definitely help out with this question

[nin]

I Have One BIG question...
All these Helmets out there approved ISI,DOT,ECE,etc.etc...till what extent they protect your head??? day b4 yesterday saw an accident where a truck went over the guys head and he died on the spot!!...He was not wearing helmet, don't ask how the accident happened all i know it was not his fault except the helmet stuff...I was really shocked...now m serious about my safety while riding my bike...please somebody tell me motorcycle helmet can take load of a truck bus or car without bursting my head, or not???



Right now i am using Studds Ninja...planing for new helmet and a better one in near future...

I myself think the same thing, tht is it really possible for the helmet to take such a huge amount of load?
I dont think it can take the load of a bus or a truck. They weigh in tonnes. It 'might' protect for a small car or so. not sure. Experts can definitely help out with this question

But why wait till something is invented which would serve that purpose too ? Instead stick to the ones available which would atleast provide minimum protection ! Ride safe...always wear a helmet !

[rameshmadhavan]

I myself think the same thing, tht is it really possible for the helmet to take such a huge amount of load?
I dont think it can take the load of a bus or a truck. They weigh in tonnes. It 'might' protect for a small car or so. not sure. Experts can definitely help out with this question

Helmets are made to just protect from the impact and it is not a hard metal piece to withstand pressure due to weight....majority of the accidents happen and turns out to be fatal due to the impact and most of the certified helmets can withstand this when you bang on a hard object

[antz.bin]

Helmet is not for saving you when you get under a truck. Not even a 1 Crore Mercedes can do that.
eg: Mercedes luxury car become dead car for nirmal - YouTube

The only option here is to be extra careful around trucks. No matter whether you are on a bike or in a car. Helmets are for occasions when you have minor falls which have potential to become fatal.

[Centaur]

...please somebody tell me motorcycle helmet can take load of a truck bus or car without bursting my head, or not???

Are you serious??? Are you really asking a question like this?

[Horror]

Just be careful to never drive in front of a truck for too long and most probably you will be alright. :P Jokes apart, the helmet as well as you head would be crushed beneath the tyre of a truck, yes, I said it! But why don't you never let that happen from your side. Your head coming beneath the truck is like one in a million chance. Don't worry too much just buy a good helmet and drive sanely. You should be alright.

[Dreamwalker987]

Are you serious??? Are you really asking a question like this?

i saw an episode on "destroyed in second" show on "Discovery Channel"...some random guy met an accident with a car....the car tyre bounced over due to helmet and he didn't died.... that's where the question came in my mind.

[B7ACKTHORN]

I Have One BIG question...
All these Helmets out there approved ISI,DOT,ECE,etc.etc...till what extent they protect your head??? day b4 yesterday saw an accident where a truck went over the guys head and he died on the spot!!...He was not wearing helmet, don't ask how the accident happened all i know it was not his fault except the helmet stuff...I was really shocked...now m serious about my safety while riding my bike...please somebody tell me motorcycle helmet can take load of a truck bus or car without bursting my head, or not???

Right now i am using Studds Ninja...planing for new helmet and a better one in near future...

Dude, dude, let me share my two cents. First of all all the ISI, DOT ECE, etc are in place, to make sure the helmets have standards for impact tests. Now even Shoei, Arai, Bell whatever, is not 100% fool-proof, they are HELMETS, they just protect us if we take a hit or take a slide accidentally, that's all, that's all is what helmets are for. During testing, the manufacturers drop, certain amount of weight on the helmet at the vulnerable areas, not a truck running over to see if it doesn't crack, of course it will. It's just plastic and other space age materials.

Now to your question about, vehicle running over a guy head, it's inevitable, a helmet, be whatever material is made of doesn't have enough capacity to carry SIGNIFICANT amount of weight on either sideways or at the helm, it gets crushed instantly and crushing what's inside it.

Even Gladiator helmets, lol, can't save you from a truck running over your head!

It doesn't really matter what brand you wear, it's all that you wear something and that's really good, Studds is a superb brand. Had the Ninja for two years before jumping to a new one. Wear Helmet Always!!

P.S. Forgive me, but I had a hearty laugh of your question, instantaneously!! No offense!

Cheers!
VJ

[Dreamwalker987]

Thank you everyone for the kind replies...well so now its clear

[Dreamwalker987]

P.S. Forgive me, but I had a hearty laugh of your question, instantaneously!! No offense!

none taken..i know it was a stupid question..weird questions came to mind after seeing that accident and now its solved.