Helmets

[Ijs]

Re: Helmets

I'm on my way now, will check out studds, Vega and steelbird. Any other things I should keep in mind?

Padding thickness and quality, and the rubber beading on the bottom edges on the vega it is not present in most models.
Try to look for vega cara if u want vega.
And in studds shifter and thunder are good, studds scorpion is both dot and isi so does the vega cara.
On the thunder d3 i swapped the mirror visor with normal tinted one for better night view.

[saorabbh]

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Thank you. I called up the fast track store in Delhi, the official one, and they said helmets have been discontinued.

Ohh ! Sorry I didn't knew that.

Then you don't have a choice here..
May it be studds or Vega ... Remember don't compromise features such as safety, Proper ventilation, and better visibility for looks.

I've seen many vloggers on YouTube reviewing fancy cheap helmets just because the look cool.

Many studds or Vega helmet visors are not optically corrected or they won't open fully causing bad visibility I.e. Vega off-road helmet.
You'll choose ISI today just to save yourself from paying challans to govt. But you'll regret it just like me while commuting.

So make sure you get proper helmet and not the show item.
🤟🏼 let us know which one you bought and why.[emoji16]

[Ijs]

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Ohh ! Sorry I didn't knew that.

Then you don't have a choice here..
May it be studds or Vega ... Remember don't compromise features such as safety, Proper ventilation, and better visibility for looks.

I've seen many vloggers on YouTube reviewing fancy cheap helmets just because the look cool.

Many studds or Vega helmet visors are not optically corrected or they won't open fully causing bad visibility I.e. Vega off-road helmet.
You'll choose ISI today just to save yourself from paying challans to govt. But you'll regret it just like me while commuting.

So make sure you get proper helmet and not the show item.
🤟🏼 let us know which one you bought and why.[emoji16]

Vega off road is really bad but studds visor , i never felt what u have mentioned.

[saorabbh]

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Vega off road is really bad but studds visor , i never felt what u have mentioned.

I mean vega offroad helmet is having visor too curver which warps the road around corner or while checking the mirrors. Also they're made of cheap material and they get scratched easily which will disperse the oncoming light during night time making us uneasy to see the road/ potholes.
It's been 4 years I'm using SOL Unicorn II helmet. I did stickerbomb my VEGA offroad helmet now but hardly use it to get milk or grocery from nearby shop.. would never commute wearing VEGA.

[hemanta]

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Ohh ! Sorry I didn't knew that.

Then you don't have a choice here..
May it be studds or Vega ... Remember don't compromise features such as safety, Proper ventilation, and better visibility for looks.

I've seen many vloggers on YouTube reviewing fancy cheap helmets just because the look cool.

Many studds or Vega helmet visors are not optically corrected or they won't open fully causing bad visibility I.e. Vega off-road helmet.
You'll choose ISI today just to save yourself from paying challans to govt. But you'll regret it just like me while commuting.

So make sure you get proper helmet and not the show item.
🤟🏼 let us know which one you bought and why.[emoji16]

Bought nothing. Either I didn't like the padding, or found the helmets too big for my face, or I didn't like the graphics. I think I'll put ISI sticker on my Zeus

[Ijs]

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Bought nothing. Either I didn't like the padding, or found the helmets too big for my face, or I didn't like the graphics. I think I'll put ISI sticker on my Zeus

Let us know when u find the source for a sticker we all need that.

[hemanta]

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Bought nothing. Either I didn't like the padding, or found the helmets too big for my face, or I didn't like the graphics. I think I'll put ISI sticker on my Zeus

Vega Cara seemed the best, but it was only available in large size. Steelbird sba2 padding was uncomfortable. Shifter only available in large size. And sba1 there was limited stock.

[hemanta]

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Let us know when u find the source for a sticker we all need that.

Thought it might be available in any shop in Karol Bagh area

[VivekRj.Dieselhead]

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Instead of getting a fake sticker, why don't we all unite and file a PIL.

Bought nothing. Either I didn't like the padding, or found the helmets too big for my face, or I didn't like the graphics. I think I'll put ISI sticker on my Zeus

[saorabbh]

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Thought it might be available in any shop in Karol Bagh area

Since ISI stands below ECE DOT SNELL certification, I assume they already passed the ISI testing without actual testing.
70% of all imported helmets are above 1300g. Only high quality material/ top of the line series helmets are light weight i.e. below 1300g. and they are only allowed to sell imported helmets if they get ISI certification. I wish if they get the ISI mark, then instead of printing on helmet they should provide the sticker in the box itself
But we know there is always someone who will misuse it.

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Instead of getting a fake sticker, why don't we all unite and file a PIL.

We haven't heard from international manufacturers regarding the ban issue.
let them decide what to do first that's what I think. We do have power of what you're talking but India being largest growing market, they also won't let it go just like that.

[VivekRj.Dieselhead]

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But our helmets still won't have ISI mark even if all these brands do get the ISI certification and we would surely be harassed by the local authorities.

[saorabbh]

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But our helmets still won't have ISI mark even if all these brands do get the ISI certification and we would surely be harassed by the local authorities.

Only time will tell...

[Ijs]

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Thought it might be available in any shop in Karol Bagh area

No , i didn't find it last time i went.
Will try some sticker wala next time.

[Ijs]

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Instead of getting a fake sticker, why don't we all unite and file a PIL.

The online petition is already floating and mails have been sent to isi department.
Lets see what comes out now.

[theFoa]

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Hi all,

I'm an amateur rider who takes weekend trips once in two months or so.
Till now I was using a steelbird air helmet which works pretty decently but it gets a little boring for long solo rides.
Can you suggest a helmet with speaker slots for music and of course one that is safe, preferably DOT and SNELL (but this seems out of budget) and anti-fog(pinlock or antifog visor, I don't have a preference there). Budget is around 5000-6000.

Also, I live in Bangalore, so info about shops where I can get original helmets at decent prices will be appreciated.

Thanks