Helmets

[B7ACKTHORN]

Thats a little steep, but in all probability it could be the air pump models, it does cost more than the conventional model, but have heard that the airpumps are that nice and don't last long.



Read a few negative reviews about SOL , specifically saying about wind noise being too much. How much far is it true ? Is it the case in all models or just in some. ?

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

Exactly, even I've come across a few negative reviews. Basically it's a VFM and I stress that, VFM money helmet, in that being out with sick graphics is a major attention grabber for youths (of course I am a youth ) and that's where SOL's sweet spot lies. Wind noise and headache after wearing the helmet is a complaint I hear from SOL helmets. But wind noise it may be due to the vents working overtime I guess

That being said, for a DOT certified, cool graphic, with oodles of vents and flashy LEDs and priced at 4.5 to 5k I'd say one of the VFM money helmets out there.

Cheers!
VJ

[Doga]

Thats a little steep, but in all probability it could be the air pump models, it does cost more than the conventional model, but have heard that the airpumps are that nice and don't last long.



Read a few negative reviews about SOL , specifically saying about wind noise being too much. How much far is it true ? Is it the case in all models or just in some. ?

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

Life is about trade offs man!! The slightly increased wind nows is a trade off for the much increased ventilation.Atleast in the Metalman series. Can't comment on other SOL helmets as I have not tried them.
regarding wind noise. It does not reach bothering levels at all. only that you start noticing it at around 80-100 band. Not much. After that, yes, but never does it reach annoying levels enough to slow down or feel uncomfortable.
I have tried @Calvin's sparx lid and yes it was better in the noise performance department but not by a huge factor.
The lid fits snugly, is stable at speeds ,has killer graphics and comes with DOT certification at around 5000. It's good Is say.
If you end up buying the metalman, be careful with the overhead plastic structure which holds the ventilation ducts. It's a bit flimsy and can crack if you happen to drop the helmet from considerable height.
Mine has not cracked, but has become a little less secure after I dropped it.But this too, as pointed out by sunnyside_up, probably a design feature

[kantu]

Life is about trade offs man!! The slightly increased wind nows is a trade off for the much increased ventilation.Atleast in the Metalman series. Can't comment on other SOL helmets as I have not tried them.

In SOL Acme series you can open/close air vents, if its an option in Metal man then close all and open only needed ones if wind noise is unbearable.

[krish2778]

Life is about trade offs man!! The slightly increased wind nows is a trade off for the much increased ventilation.Atleast in the Metalman series. Can't comment on other SOL helmets as I have not tried them.
regarding wind noise. It does not reach bothering levels at all. only that you start noticing it at around 80-100 band. Not much. After that, yes, but never does it reach annoying levels enough to slow down or feel uncomfortable.
I have tried @Calvin's sparx lid and yes it was better in the noise performance department but not by a huge factor.
The lid fits snugly, is stable at speeds ,has killer graphics and comes with DOT certification at around 5000. It's good Is say.
If you end up buying the metalman, be careful with the overhead plastic structure which holds the ventilation ducts. It's a bit flimsy and can crack if you happen to drop the helmet from considerable height.
Mine has not cracked, but has become a little less secure after I dropped it.But this too, as pointed out by sunnyside_up, probably a design feature

Thanks for clearing that out mate. I'm not in for a purchase any time soon, i bought a LS2 phobia about 5 months back and am happy with it. But just heard about wind noise bothering people at another forum and wanted to know about it dfrom other users, even in ls2 wind noise creeps in post 80kmph. So its both the same i guess, but ventilation is very poor or none at all and fogging up of visor is a problem in ls2, the solution to which i found is cracking open the visor a wee bit , that solves the problem,
any fogging issues in SOL ?

Cheers Mate
Ride Safe
Krishna

[sai.k]

Guys, Here in Hyderabad they are quoting 4.2k for both LS2 and Cross lids, been to only one shop thought the dealer is Helmet World on RP Road, any idea's how to make sure they are original imported ones?

Please suggest any other brands in 2.5 to 3k price range?

Please help guys

Happy riding cheers!!

[krish2778]

Guys, Here in Hyderabad they are quoting 4.2k for both LS2 and Cross lids, been to only one shop thought the dealer is Helmet World on RP Road, any idea's how to make sure they are original imported ones?

Please suggest any other brands in 2.5 to 3k price range?

Please help guys

Happy riding cheers!!

LS2 base models are supposed to be in 2.5-2.8 range. Dunno why others are quoting higher price.
Anyways, if their pricing is out of reach then i suggest Studds Helmet, its great make and nice to use too. I owned a Studds Ninja for 2 years,without any issues, and other models of studds are also available in price lesser than 2.5k itself. Do check it out and decide.

Cheers mate
Ride Safe
Krishna

[vishnus]

LS2 stock arrived @ ON THE ROCKS, quoting 4200 for LS2/Cross helmets.

I thought it will cost starting 2800, advice guys !

Cross : it a plain black
LS2 : Evil twin/phobia etc etc...

4k is sky-high priced.LS2 Supra(with air pump) retail for 3.2k outside & it can be lowered to even 3k if bargained & phobia & other models retail for 2.5k, this on the rock site is doing daylight robbery...

Thats a little steep, but in all probability it could be the air pump models, it does cost more than the conventional model, but have heard that the airpumps are that nice and don't last long.



Read a few negative reviews about SOL , specifically saying about wind noise being too much. How much far is it true ? Is it the case in all models or just in some. ?

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

about the air pump model, i've been using the supra for past 4 months in a daily basis & i didn't find any faults till date.not even a single one

[krish2778]

4k is sky-high priced.LS2 Supra(with air pump) retail for 3.2k outside & it can be lowered to even 3k if bargained & phobia & other models retail for 2.5k, this on the rock site is doing daylight robbery...



about the air pump model, i've been using the supra for past 4 months in a daily basis & i didn't find any faults till date.not even a single one

Oh, i had heard about the air pump was not good enough when i went to buy my helmet.
But still 4 months is too short time for deciding.


Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

[Doga]

Thanks for clearing that out mate. I'm not in for a purchase any time soon, i bought a LS2 phobia about 5 months back and am happy with it. But just heard about wind noise bothering people at another forum and wanted to know about it dfrom other users, even in ls2 wind noise creeps in post 80kmph. So its both the same i guess, but ventilation is very poor or none at all and fogging up of visor is a problem in ls2, the solution to which i found is cracking open the visor a wee bit , that solves the problem,
any fogging issues in SOL ?

Cheers Mate
Ride Safe
Krishna

This is one area, which I feel, the SOL metalman has covered. The visor never fogs up or very little if it does. The breath deflector is huge and does its job well. Even during the frequent monsoon rides here, I would say it performed rather well. That little amount of fog does build up there but doesn't hamper much. Visibility does decrease but that's mostly due to the water and muck at the outside of the visor.
Keep in mind that I assume you don't pant while riding or that your lung capacity does not rival that of Hulk

A bit off topic, but the SOL visor is very good IMO. Great visibility and when cleaned well, you won't realize that it's there after riding for a while

[krish2778]

This is one area, which I feel, the SOL metalman has covered. The visor never fogs up or very little if it does. The breath deflector is huge and does its job well. Even during the frequent monsoon rides here, I would say it performed rather well. That little amount of fog does build up there but doesn't hamper much. Visibility does decrease but that's mostly due to the water and muck at the outside of the visor.
Keep in mind that I assume you don't pant while riding or that your lung capacity does not rival that of Hulk

A bit off topic, but the SOL visor is very good IMO. Great visibility and when cleaned well, you won't realize that it's there after riding for a while

Well, i dont pant while riding, nor as big as hulk
Its just that the ls2 breath deflectors are not that efficient, it fogs up quite a bit , and makes the road pretty much unclear, for water forming outside , i keep a small piece of cloth(only for cleaning) in my pocket, and wipe with it whenever it gets too much. Thus that problem is solved.

Cheers
Ride safe
Krishna

[vishnus]

Oh, i had heard about the air pump was not good enough when i went to buy my helmet.
But still 4 months is too short time for deciding.


Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

4 month's of rough usage is the evidence & the bad thing is that it was stolen yesterday from my college

[krish2778]

4 month's of rough usage is the evidence & the bad thing is that it was stolen yesterday from my college

Damn. thats not at all good, bro, its always a risk, i never keep my helmet unattended, i alwys carry the helmet cover with me and put the helmet in that and keep it under my bench in my class. Cause we can never trust anyone.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

[B7ACKTHORN]

Damn! ............ Cause we can never trust anyone.

Cheers
Krishna

LMFAO.

Cheers!
VJ

[vishnus]

Damn. thats not at all good, bro, its always a risk, i never keep my helmet unattended, i alwys carry the helmet cover with me and put the helmet in that and keep it under my bench in my class. Cause we can never trust anyone.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

i've been doing this for the past 4 months but yesterday that incident happens, if i bring it to my class, my friends will damage it, that's why i didn't do so...that scumbag cut the chin strap and stole the lid

a pic of the stolen lid

[B7ACKTHORN]

i've been doing this for the past 4 months but yesterday that incident happens, if i bring it to my class, my friends will damage it, that's why i didn't do so...that scumbad cut the chin strap and stole the lid

a pic of the stolen lid

Feel sorry for your lid. But trust me mate, you seriously look like a US Marine Corp bomb diffuser.

Cheers!
VJ