Helmets

[B7ACKTHORN]

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@B7ACKTHORN

I remember the time I enquired here for Vega Cara, people said they don't know about it.

But seriously guys.
That model is attractive.
And for the price it seems decent to buy too.
But yea have to check for the durability too if buyer can in front of seller.
I wasn't able to do.

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Attractive isn't gonna work all the time. I used Vega GP 500 for close to a year, bought it for 400 bucks and it did its job well. But the quality isn't that good compared to Studds, even on my Ninja is a kick ass helmet and now both are resting peacefully in their graves.

But I agree, if you're a little stern on what you what you can almost always either buy or walkout from the store.

Cheers!
VJ

[bbsrailfan]

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I am not sure if that was Cara or something..but when I went to buy a helmet, I saw a Vega lid priced at 2400. It was definitely attractive but one look at the quality of the padding, and I was convinced that LS2 at 2500 is WAAAAY better than Vega at 2400.

[B7ACKTHORN]

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I am not sure if that was Cara or something..but when I went to buy a helmet, I saw a Vega lid priced at 2400. It was definitely attractive but one look at the quality of the padding, and I was convinced that LS2 at 2500 is WAAAAY better than Vega at 2400.

My Vega Formula 1 GPs padding was at it's worse. Gave up after three to four months of usage, but I used for well over year. And I can still feel how it stinked and how loose the front padding (the ones near your mouth was) give it a little pressure and it would almost peel.

I still remember using ANABOND and sticking it but that too gave up after I washed the helmet and upon drying you can see it peeling back once again. That's when I decided to spend some more and get something protective ( at least than a bucket)

Cheers!
VJ

[MidnightEvil Parth]

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Thats my old Vega Off-road


And thats my new Gliders Monster Energy Edition


Sorry got no pics of my old Studds and SOL

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[prateek2210]

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^^and all the best if you crash someday wearing these plastics

[shahbaz63]

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Check out HJC Helmets ...

Performance Racing Store. HELMETS

I love them .. I will recommend this to fellow riders....

[xpranav]

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Thats my old Vega Off-road
*pic*

And thats my new Gliders Monster Energy Edition offroad
*pic*
Sorry got no pics of my old Studds and SOL

boss I was only wondering why would someone wear an off-road helmet for on road conditions ?? Can you kindly point out one significant point to avoid wearing a full face helmet !! as I am yet to come to terms with these off road helmets

[MidnightEvil Parth]

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boss I was only wondering why would someone wear an off-road helmet for on road conditions ?? Can you kindly point out one significant point to avoid wearing a full face helmet !! as I am yet to come to terms with these off road helmets

I have been using on-road ones from Studds and SOL since a long time
So now switched to these offroaders
They definitely are lookers
Depends rather on your choice until an off-road thing does not hinder your visibility like the vega off-road ones.

^^and all the best if you crash someday wearing these plastics

Hope I dont
Atleast am a sane rider,to prevent that
You really got me worried
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[prateek2210]

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I have been using on-road ones from Studds and SOL since a long time
So now switched to these offroaders
They definitely are lookers
Depends rather on your choice until an off-road thing does not hinder your visibility like the vega off-road ones.


Hope I dont
Atleast am a sane rider,to prevent that
You really got me worried
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Now that you have mentioned why you went for these plastics, let me explain you something.
1) We wear helmet for our protection not for others.
2) "Off-road helmets", I hope the name itself is self explanatory
3) No matter if you ride sanely or not, other people on the road are not saint.

P.S : The negatives of these plastics have been discussed to death on this thread, and I really don't want to go into that again

[B7ACKTHORN]

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I have been using on-road ones from Studds and SOL since a long time
So now switched to these offroaders
They definitely are lookers
Depends rather on your choice until an off-road thing does not hinder your visibility like the vega off-road ones.


Hope I dont
Atleast am a sane rider,to prevent that
You really got me worried
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Thats my old Vega Off-road


And thats my new Gliders Monster Energy Edition offroad


Sorry got no pics of my old Studds and SOL

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You've just upgraded from one plastic mug to an decaled bucket. Not to let you down and I have no rights whatsoever to comment on an individual's discretion but I can help make that discretion a better one.

Yes they are lookers, yes they cheap, yes they are cool but THEY AREN'T the best when it comes to impact protection. This topic has been debated and the points are tabulated long back on what's the difference between motox and proper full face helmet. Check it out if you have time.

boss I was only wondering why would someone wear an off-road helmet for on road conditions ?? Can you kindly point out one significant point to avoid wearing a full face helmet !! as I am yet to come to terms with these off road helmets

pranav, you can check back quite a few pages back why some senior members and I have quoted the difference between both the helmets.

Cheers!
VJ


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[krish2778]

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You've just upgraded from one plastic mug to an decaled bucket. Not to let you down and I have no rights whatsoever to comment on an individual's discretion but I can help make that discretion a better one.

Yes they are lookers, yes they cheap, yes they are cool but THEY AREN'T the best when it comes to impact protection. This topic has been debated and the points are tabulated long back on what's the difference between motox and proper full face helmet. Check it out if you have time.




pranav, you can check back quite a few pages back why some senior members and I have quoted the difference between both the helmets.

Cheers!
VJ


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Lol..plastic mug to decaled bucket , couldn't have been more subtle than that. Nothing else needs to added to this explaination. Hope people understand it.

Cheers
Ride safe
Krishna

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[thegeneboy]

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hey guys
finally after the re-shipping

got my helmets today from Spartan Pro Gear and once again thanks to sunny bhai

SOL SL 68 S II HOrnet
SOL SL 68 S Unicorn
along with two extra Iridium Visors
and got two pairs of ear plugs along with helmets


still need to take it for a ride to see the wind noise
will update in a day or two

P.S Im in love with my HORNET
and the other helmet ( Unicorn ) is bought for my friend

Hi, Did you get a chance to check for wind noise post 80kmph and about 110 odd kmph??? Please update when you get the chance.. Thanks in advance

[MidnightEvil Parth]

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Will upgrade to a Studds Scorpion or LS2 soon. Couldn't source them, until then,its better wearing these helmets rather than nothing
At my place there is lesser traffic,i mean just 15% wear helmets..and NO SHOP HERE STOCKS ANYTHING ABOVE STUDDS,VEGA OR SUCH SMALL BRANDS.....am wearing much more gears like gloves etc because thats what I learn here at xbhp. I am just 18 and I think its better for me to save some bucks and go for a helmet worth 6-10k bucks later so that I have really something to value
That is my thought process.

So thats the helmet I will be using now. I bought it for 2.2k a year ago.
And I will always be using an offroad helmet 75% of the time..because
1.thats got better airflow
2.i dont ride at higher speeds
3.Sun peak
4.a good tinted visor
Any other differences to point out..except the aerodynamics ??

PS sorry for bad dirty pic. just took it out [emoji14]

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[RSM2852]

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Hahaha.......am happy with my decision guys......nothing to worry about......and as you guys say.....will upgrade to a Studds Scorpion or LS2 soon......until then,its better wearing these helmets rather than nothing
At my place there aint much traffic,i mean just 15% wear helmets..and NO SHOP HERE STOCKS ANYTHING ABOVE STUDDS,VEGA OR SUCH SMALL BRANDS.....am wearing much more gears like gloves etc because thats what I learn here at xbhp.....am just 18..and I think its better for me to save some bucks and go for a helmet worth 15-20k bucks later so that I have really something to value
No offence......
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So thats the helmet I will be using now......i bought it for 3ks a year ago....

And I will always be using an offroad helmet 75% of the time..because
1.thats got better airflow
2.i dont ride at higher speeds
3.its got better chin protection
4.a good tinted visor
Any other differences to point out..except the aerodynamics ??

PS sorry for bad dirty pic....just took it out :P
And Gliders one isnt an offroad helmet....sorry my bad....edited OP....

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i also had this helmet past one year....i moved on to gliders MC-1 last year...its awesome...got it for just 1500 bucks....
here its me wearing it... not fully geared up..... sorry fr the bad quality image....

[MidnightEvil Parth]

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i also had this helmet past one year....i moved on to gliders MC-1 last year...its awesome...got it for just 1500 bucks....
here its me wearing it... not fully geared up.....
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Am using mc1 too

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