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  • Originally posted by Kunwar.g View Post
    1. Found both to be similar in terms of quality. The inner lining of LS2 is of darker shade, easier to keep clean. Cross are of light grey color, will get dirty quicker. Cross has various range starting from 2500.00. LS2, have mostly seen the same range but different decals. Don't take the pump version of either as there is no repair in India and have heard some complaints

    2. Not sure about Hyde, but can try helmetshopee.com

    3. Same visor of LS2 an Cross. First hand experience as Chopras showed it to me. Took out from Cross and put it on LS2

    4. If you are just considering Cross vs Ls2 then they are same. Might be some difference in mm which could be due to the shell design + inner lining.


    Both Cross and LS2 are manufactured by the same company in China, MHR Helmets. Cross is an Indian brand owned by Noble Enterprises, located in Jaipur who is also an importer of LS2. Hence similarities are likely since shells are from the same source. Primary difference would be in graphics choices. Very simply, just look at the visors embossed lettering - both will bear MHR initials.


    Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
    The formula is simple, the more refractive strain you put on your eyes, the more difficult it is for your eyes to catch up with the real world. I myself we my glasses even with helmet on. But not multi layers of visor.

    If you intend to use your glasses in a helmet that has dual visor, I'd suggest you not to do so, unless you're not so keen on bringing down the internal visor and happy with just the external and your glasses.

    Second, you can go ahead and use tinted visor along normal prescription glasses, ONLY IN DAYLIGHT. The same rule applies, no internal visor, just the external tinted plus your prescription glasses.

    Remember, the rule is simple, the more refractive index you add to your eye, the more it strains your vision and your perception of the outside/inside the helmet.

    Cheers!
    VJ
    Vijay- spot on!

    May I also suggest photo-chromatic prescription lenses which turn dark in bright sunlight?

    Another easy and simple solution for riders who do not do much night riding is to switch to a tinted visor for daytime use, while you can simply keep the visor open in the night since your eyes are protected from dust and dirt by the prescription lenses anyway.

    Did the second option back when I couldn't afford photo-chromatics , did the photo-chromatics when I could afford them, and as I grew older, switched to contacts.

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    • Originally posted by Sunnyside_up! View Post

      Vijay- spot on!

      May I also suggest photo-chromatic prescription lenses which turn dark in bright sunlight?

      Another easy and simple solution for riders who do not do much night riding is to switch to a tinted visor for daytime use, while you can simply keep the visor open in the night since your eyes are protected from dust and dirt by the prescription lenses anyway.

      Did the second option back when I couldn't afford photo-chromatics , did the photo-chromatics when I could afford them, and as I grew older, switched to contacts.

      Photo-cromatic? Yes sir! Affordability, oh no no no sir! But then, I presume that it has certain disadvantages, I might be wrong, pls correct me know if am wrong. The photo-cromatic stuff doesn't work well inside a car or something that has a glass in front, isn't the same case with our visor plus even worse on a tinted visor?

      I reckon, it works well directly under sunlight, and plus it takes a full minute to two to change from black to the lens' color, right sir. If that's the case, then we have no practical use on them, at least from what I understand from these lenses sir!

      Cheers!
      VJ
      Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
      The girl said, 'NO!'


      And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


      THE END

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      • Actually they work pretty well with clear visors. The tint takes about a minute to darken or lighten but not an issue unless you're riding through tunnels - personal experience!
        Last edited by Sunnyside_up!; 10-08-2012, 09:36 PM.

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        • Hi guys,

          I've read some 100-150 odd pages of this thread and am looking to get myself a LS2 helmet. I fixed out on FF358 Supra (Solid Black). Can someone help me identify places to get genuine LS2 helmet in Delhi. I've heard of Chopras and Mahalakshmi in Karol Bagh who offer a wide range of helmets, but I don't know if they have a background of selling duplicate/fakes. Can someone shed some light on this.

          Also, what's the current price running for the LS2 Supra?

          Considering, many people have also raised concerns on LS2's quality, Should I get it or is there any better alternative to it. I've also added Studds Scorpion to my to-check-list (http://www.studds.com/ProductDetail....348&itemID=346).

          Is an Indian make better than the regular LS2 helmet? Studds Scorpion costs around 1650.

          My budget is 3.5k (max).
          Last edited by mastiworld; 10-10-2012, 10:58 AM.

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          • Hi all...
            I am looking for an LS2 Asphalt (Size L). Since I'm settled in bhopal and not able to find any dealers in here, I was wondering if anyone could help me to acquire one. If yes, pls mention the charges involved (cost of helmet & shipping). Thanks in advance...
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            • i am using a CROSS helmet, and i am very unsatisfied with its quality, moreover, shop owners are not ready to do a replacement. i will never purchase a CROSS helmet ever in my life.
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                Originally posted by princesirohi View Post
                i am using a CROSS helmet, and i am very unsatisfied with its quality, moreover, shop owners are not ready to do a replacement. i will never purchase a CROSS helmet ever in my life.
                It will be great if of the benefit of us all u could share ur exp, place of purchase and if possible pics showing area of concern in the helmet. I too own a Cross and might have overlooked the defect if any that u experienced. Thanks


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                • I am planning to buy a LS2. Can someone from Banglore post the websites of Helmet shops available there. Please, its urgent. Thanks in advance.
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                  • Originally posted by chiyaanchinnu View Post
                    I am planning to buy a LS2. Can someone from Banglore post the websites of Helmet shops available there. Please, its urgent. Thanks in advance.
                    Shop Helmets Online

                    Check this website out, you can call them up for more queries or you can purchase LS2 stuffs directly from their website.

                    Also there are a few LS2 helmets listed in eBay too, if you're comfortable purchasing it from eBay then go ahead.

                    Statutory Warning On eBay, read a few threads!

                    Cheers!
                    VJ
                    Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
                    The girl said, 'NO!'


                    And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


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                    • Originally posted by Kunwar.g View Post
                      2. Not sure about Hyde, but can try helmetshopee.com
                      Its The Helmet Shoppe - Home

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                        Originally posted by Sunnyside_up! View Post
                        Vijay- spot on!

                        May I also suggest photo-chromatic prescription lenses which turn dark in bright sunlight?

                        Another easy and simple solution for riders who do not do much night riding is to switch to a tinted visor for daytime use, while you can simply keep the visor open in the night since your eyes are protected from dust and dirt by the prescription lenses anyway.

                        Did the second option back when I couldn't afford photo-chromatics , did the photo-chromatics when I could afford them, and as I grew older, switched to contacts.
                        I used to love the photo-chromatic lenses, started wearing them since my 12th std for a decade perhaps. It so happened that I broke my glasses and had to be without them for two days. It was only then I realized how much I had got used to them and my eyes couldn't take sunlight. Since then its clear lenses for reading or good old sunglasses if the glare is too much to bear. Luckily it(vision) has not affected my driving yet.
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                        • Can anyone please tell that how to check LS2 Helmet for it's Genuineness. I'm going to buy a new one so please help.

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                          • Originally posted by Kunwar.g View Post
                            It will be great if of the benefit of us all u could share ur exp, place of purchase and if possible pics showing area of concern in the helmet. I too own a Cross and might have overlooked the defect if any that u experienced. ThanksSent from my iPad using Tapatalk
                            i am a bit lazy.... but will post a detailed review with pics very soon.
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                            Dapoli
                            Aurangabad
                            Kaas Plateu & Thoseghar Waterfalls
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                            • Hi Guys,

                              I am looking for SparX Helmets here in India. particularly Famous Stars and Straps.
                              I have had a word with Performance Racing and in communication with the folks at SparX as well. But no luck.
                              Anyone has any idea where i can get those. Please PM Me.
                              Ride On,
                              Akshat

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                              • AH helmets in Mumbai has sparx, but i am doubtfull if it is OG..

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