Helmets

[B7ACKTHORN]

Hi Friends,

I am planning to buy a new helmet (probably vega Boolean). i am living in chennai. can anyone please tell me which is the best shop in chennai to buy helmets ?

Thanks in advance...

I'd suggest you to refrain from going for VEGA it's really not a worthful helmet, except their high end ones, but still speculative if they manufacture those helmets. Look for Studds Scorpion or Rhyno.

Cheers!
VJ

[christo]

Re: Helmets

I'd suggest you to refrain from going for VEGA it's really not a worthful helmet, except their high end ones, but still speculative if they manufacture those helmets. Look for Studds Scorpion or Rhyno.

Cheers!
VJ

Exactly, studds have some really good helmets. I've used their ninja 3g for 8-9 months, I did not like the shape though but other than that it was really good.
After a fall I changed helmet(good practice) and bought ls2 phobia, both ls2 and studds ninja 3g has almost same quality padding.



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[B7ACKTHORN]

Exactly, studds have some really good helmets. I've used their ninja 3g for 8-9 months, I did not like the shape though but other than that it was really good.
After a fall I changed helmet(good practice) and bought ls2 phobia, both ls2 and studds ninja 3g has almost same quality padding if you did not succeed at the first try, please reload and try again

The Ninja more or less revolutionized what a quality helmet should look like in India, no wonder it garnered so many customers, including myself!

Vega is quite literally crap, the padding is the worse I've used. Looks wise, my FORMULA HP is uber-cool, but it just, isn't worth it. And now it's almost in the racks, dusty and mitey!

Cheers!
VJ

[Boris]

Finally Got my SOL SL68sII Hornet..
Cost me 4550/-

[B7ACKTHORN]

Finally Got my SOL SL68sII Hornet..
Cost me 4550/-

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Hornet is one of best looking SOL helmets I love. Nice going! And BTW it just cost you 4550, did you get it shipped from somewhere or bought it from a reseller?

Cheers!
VJ

[Lenov]

hye folks !

Went home for vacations this time (my parents live abroad) and after looking around at all the different brands available (looked at Shoei, Arai, HJC and Lazer), i finally got the Lazer Vertigo 'R Tetrix.



The main reason for going for this lid is its price. I dunno how many of you have heard about this brand here, its very popular in Europe and mainly sold there as well. This is one of their most basic helmets, I didn't find any reason to go up the ladder, this ticked all my requirements.

What I like so far -
1) Really good build quality, feels really nice.
2) It fits amazingly well. The main reason i waited to go home is that most helmets in India are sold in L size, which doesnt fit me at all. I didnt want to order one online only to send it back if it didnt fit. And i ended up getting an S. hehe. There is no shaking of the helmet at any speed.
3) Very comfortable, the padding is soft, has depressions for the ear and i can wear my specs also very comfortably.
4) Paint quality is better than most other helmets i saw. Except Shoei maybe. But they also cost twice what this did.
5) Quick release strap. Not sure of what you call it.

What I am just ok with (in other words, cons of the helmet) -
1) Riding at around 80kmph, wind noise does start coming in. Not enough to get annoying, but enough to be noticed. But it doesnt increase any further, atleast not until 135kmph hehe.
2) Only 2 vents, one on top, one in front. Which does make it a little hot inside. But i counter that by opening the visor by a notch.
3) Has only 4 setting for the visor.

It is a DOT approved helmet, and iv grown rather fond of it. Oh, and the company gives you a 5 year warranty. Which i think is pretty cool.
Do let me know if anyone wants any other information.

Cheers.

[shahbaz63]

Hey Fellow SOL Rider, what about weight ?

[Boris]

Hornet is one of best looking SOL helmets I love. Nice going! And BTW it just cost you 4550, did you get it shipped from somewhere or bought it from a reseller?

Cheers!
VJ

Thanks, I bought it from Spartan ProGear, Chennai.. Well got it shipped from them.. Shipping cost-500 extra.

Hey Fellow SOL Rider, what about weight ?

I believe the question was for me.. The weight is ok.. Infact light i should say, Its 1300 grms i believe..

The only thing i didn't like about the helmet is the strap mechanism.. i takes me ages to strap it on an off..

[B7ACKTHORN]

Thanks, I bought it from Spartan ProGear, Chennai.. Well got it shipped from them.. Shipping cost-500 extra.

I believe the question was for me.. The weight is ok.. Infact light i should say, Its 1300 grms i believe..

The only thing i didn't like about the helmet is the strap mechanism.. i takes me ages to strap it on an off..

Great. So it's 5050. Regarding weight I reckon it should weight close to 1.5~KGS, might be even more or less.

Cheers!
VJ

[Sunnyside_up!]

Thanks, I bought it from Spartan ProGear, Chennai.. Well got it shipped from them.. Shipping cost-500 extra.




I believe the question was for me.. The weight is ok.. Infact light i should say, Its 1300 grms i believe..

The only thing i didn't like about the helmet is the strap mechanism.. i takes me ages to strap it on an off..

The D- ring takes some getting used to but trust me, when you do, you will never be comfortable with any other mechanism again!

The nature of the D-ring is that it allows you to get a perfect tautness on the chin strap every time and locks securely, the reason that it is the method preferred on race-tracks.

[shahbaz63]

Thanks, I bought it from Spartan ProGear, Chennai.. Well got it shipped from them.. Shipping cost-500 extra.




I believe the question was for me.. The weight is ok.. Infact light i should say, Its 1300 grms i believe..

The only thing i didn't like about the helmet is the strap mechanism.. i takes me ages to strap it on an off..

Mine is Acme SF-1 And its weight is bit more then rest of the others..

Anyways D Ring is the safest type so don't worry its the best

[Nagesh Patankar]

Finally Got my SOL SL68sII Hornet..
Cost me 4550/-

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hye folks !

Went home for vacations this time (my parents live abroad) and after looking around at all the different brands available (looked at Shoei, Arai, HJC and Lazer), i finally got the Lazer Vertigo 'R Tetrix.

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@Boris - Thats a great buy dude ! Congrats !

@Lenov - Never seen Lazer helmets but looks like a great helmet.. Congrats !

[lasky]

Finally Got my SOL SL68sII Hornet..
Cost me 4550/-

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Nice looking helmets,congrats on a great purchase,

[B7ACKTHORN]

hye folks !

Went home for vacations this time (my parents live abroad) and after looking around at all the different brands available (looked at Shoei, Arai, HJC and Lazer), i finally got the Lazer Vertigo 'R Tetrix.

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The main reason for going for this lid is its price. I dunno how many of you have heard about this brand here, its very popular in Europe and mainly sold there as well. This is one of their most basic helmets, I didn't find any reason to go up the ladder, this ticked all my requirements.

What I like so far -
1) Really good build quality, feels really nice.
2) It fits amazingly well. The main reason i waited to go home is that most helmets in India are sold in L size, which doesnt fit me at all. I didnt want to order one online only to send it back if it didnt fit. And i ended up getting an S. hehe. There is no shaking of the helmet at any speed.
3) Very comfortable, the padding is soft, has depressions for the ear and i can wear my specs also very comfortably.
4) Paint quality is better than most other helmets i saw. Except Shoei maybe. But they also cost twice what this did.
5) Quick release strap. Not sure of what you call it.

What I am just ok with (in other words, cons of the helmet) -
1) Riding at around 80kmph, wind noise does start coming in. Not enough to get annoying, but enough to be noticed. But it doesnt increase any further, atleast not until 135kmph hehe.
2) Only 2 vents, one on top, one in front. Which does make it a little hot inside. But i counter that by opening the visor by a notch.
3) Has only 4 setting for the visor.

It is a DOT approved helmet, and iv grown rather fond of it. Oh, and the company gives you a 5 year warranty. Which i think is pretty cool.
Do let me know if anyone wants any other information.

Cheers.

Excellent! Don't forget, these helmets are used in British Superbike Champiohship too. 5 Years Warranty, hell yes??? Friggin amazing. And +1 for the crisp photos!

Now the important question, how much did it cost in dollars or any currency?

Cheers!
VJ

[Lenov]

@Boris - Thats a great buy dude ! Congrats !

@Lenov - Never seen Lazer helmets but looks like a great helmet.. Congrats !

Excellent! Don't forget, these helmets are used in British Superbike Champiohship too. 5 Years Warranty, hell yes??? Friggin amazing. And +1 for the crisp photos!

Now the important question, how much did it cost in dollars or any currency?

Cheers!
VJ

Hye,

Thanks alot guys !
The helmet cost 90 OmaniRials, so that converts to almost 12.8k. I did manage to get a discount on it though. Most of the other brands i saw were upwards of 150 OMR. Good helmets no doubt, but this does all of it just as well.

Oh and i forgot to mention before, it has a pump for the pads also, but it fits me really well without using the pump.

Cheers.