Helmets

[satyajitrc]

Helmet Weight Issue

Hi Friends,

Need HELP & SUGGESTION.

Till now using a Glossy Black VEGA BOOLEAN Helmet but occasionally observed pain in the neck.
For this is weight an issue?

Honestly the use of Flip ons & Black visor is helpful in City Ride.
Mostly I ride around 50 kms to & fro (Home-Office-Home).

Planning to change it. LS2 is the one I have narrowed down.

Weight of VEGA LS2 = 1690 gms (Fixed Full mask)
Weight of BOOLEAN = 1390 gms
Weight of STUDDS = 1250 gms

Not getting plenty of options here in Kolkata.
Want to try out before purchasing hence ONLINE is not an option.

[Eshan-P180]

Hi Friends,

Need HELP & SUGGESTION.

Till now using a Glossy Black VEGA BOOLEAN Helmet but occasionally observed pain in the neck.
For this is weight an issue?

Honestly the use of Flip ons & Black visor is helpful in City Ride.
Mostly I ride around 50 kms to & fro (Home-Office-Home).

Planning to change it. LS2 is the one I have narrowed down.

Weight of VEGA LS2 = 1690 gms (Fixed Full mask)
Weight of BOOLEAN = 1390 gms
Weight of STUDDS = 1250 gms

Not getting plenty of options here in Kolkata.
Want to try out before purchasing hence ONLINE is not an option.

Yeah dude boolean is one of the crappiest designs ever...LS2 is a good option since iam personally using it...the fit is good so despite of the weight it is hardly noticiable....so definately a good buy...

[satyajitrc]

Yeah dude boolean is one of the crappiest designs ever...LS2 is a good option since iam personally using it...the fit is good so despite of the weight it is hardly noticiable....so definately a good buy...

Eshan,
Thanks for the input.
As a matter of fact I have tried it also it was really comfortable.

Moreover though it is heavy the weight is evenly distributed and does not feel the weight unless it is measured.
The only flip side is it is fixed full mask and hence need to get used to.

But tell me honestly is it good for daily use?
The original ones comes with tinted black glass which I am changing to transparent ones. Hope this is OK.

[Eshan-P180]

Eshan,
Thanks for the input.
As a matter of fact I have tried it also it was really comfortable.

Moreover though it is heavy the weight is evenly distributed and does not feel the weight unless it is measured.
The only flip side is it is fixed full mask and hence need to get used to.

But tell me honestly is it good for daily use?
The original ones comes with tinted black glass which I am changing to transparent ones. Hope this is OK.

1) perfecto on the transparent one.....helps a lot in the night time when there is a need of visibility between flies and highway potholes.

2) Yeah the LS2 is also heavy but the aerodynamics of the helmet does not affect any sort of problem when riding.... I mean the air flow is high end so you dont feel the weight.

3) Best for daily use since they have double protection cheek pads which are removable and washable...Ventilation is top notch only when you open the vents which are located on the helmet...I have LS2 Phobia Red/Black combo...

4) I would like to put this in caps.. PLEASE WEAR A FULL FACE HELMET...IT PROVIDES OVERALL PROTECTION TO YOUR SKULL...IN A HALF FACE HELMET ,YOUR JAW IS VULNERABLE.... YES IF YOU HAVE PLANS FOR DONATING YOUR JAW AND TEETH THEN YOU CAN GO AHEAD WITH HALF FACE HELMET....
ALL THE RUBBISH THAT IS SAID REGARDING FULL FACE THAT IT AVOIDS BREATHING AND CREATES PROBLEM ARE ALL BULLSHIT IN FIRST PLACE....ALL HELMETS COME WITH BREATH VENTS NEAR THE JAW SECTION WHICH ENSURES THERE IS AIR SUPPLY AND GARBAGE SMELL OF THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF YOU....

Buddy go for full face and not detachables ones they are loose and might break in a accident......
Let me know if you have any more questions...
Ride Safe...

[satyajitrc]

Buddy go for full face and not detachables ones they are loose and might break in a accident......
Let me know if you have any more questions...
Ride Safe...

Eshan SIR,

+1, no arguments on that.
Please check the PM.

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Scorpion EXO-400 Rebel Helmet - Street Bike - Motorcycle Superstore

[BAMBI143]

1) perfecto on the transparent one.....helps a lot in the night time when there is a need of visibility between flies and highway potholes.

2) Yeah the LS2 is also heavy but the aerodynamics of the helmet does not affect any sort of problem when riding.... I mean the air flow is high end so you dont feel the weight.

3) Best for daily use since they have double protection cheek pads which are removable and washable...Ventilation is top notch only when you open the vents which are located on the helmet...I have LS2 Phobia Red/Black combo...

4) I would like to put this in caps.. PLEASE WEAR A FULL FACE HELMET...IT PROVIDES OVERALL PROTECTION TO YOUR SKULL...IN A HALF FACE HELMET ,YOUR JAW IS VULNERABLE.... YES IF YOU HAVE PLANS FOR DONATING YOUR JAW AND TEETH THEN YOU CAN GO AHEAD WITH HALF FACE HELMET....
ALL THE RUBBISH THAT IS SAID REGARDING FULL FACE THAT IT AVOIDS BREATHING AND CREATES PROBLEM ARE ALL BULLSHIT IN FIRST PLACE....ALL HELMETS COME WITH BREATH VENTS NEAR THE JAW SECTION WHICH ENSURES THERE IS AIR SUPPLY AND GARBAGE SMELL OF THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF YOU....

Buddy go for full face and not detachables ones they are loose and might break in a accident......
Let me know if you have any more questions...
Ride Safe...

Yes i agree to this all the way i own 3 helmets all of them full face theres no alternative to a full mask.here are my 3 lids.
1> MRC 313.
2> STUDDS RHYNO.
3> VEGA OFFROAD.

[Sunnyside_up!]

Hi Friends,


Weight of VEGA LS2 = 1690 gms (Fixed Full mask)
Weight of BOOLEAN = 1390 gms
Weight of STUDDS = 1250 gms

Buddy, did you weigh the helmets or is this info from some source?

[motormania]

@satyajitrc

The variety of helmets is extremely limited here in Kolkata. Most of them are crapy chinese helmets like mrc,mhr and what not. I have one mrc too and i am changing mine in the next few days. Please do get yourself a fixed full face helmet. If nothing else suits you, at least get the Studds Rhyno. LS2 is pretty expensive here in comparison to other cities. LS2 Phobia is around 2.5-3k i guess, but frankly speaking I absolutely do not like this range of LS2s and Cross at all. The models slightly above this range are much better overall. Oh and yes, all the LS2s and MRC,MHR etc stuff are manufactured at the same place, so go figure it out

[motor-psycle]

Guys... how are boolean helmets sold by Vega. These were the only ones I could find which come with flip ons and visor. Is anyone using boolean helmets. Let me kow how they are???

[Eshan-P180]

Guys... how are boolean helmets sold by Vega. These were the only ones I could find which come with flip ons and visor. Is anyone using boolean helmets. Let me kow how they are???

Dont go for boolean...highly unsafe....very poor quality and only has style..
Safety not at all preferred.....go for full face or non detachables ones...they do not break in shock....chances of boolean breaking is more!!!!

[redlogo2089]

Finally got my LS2 today... its LS2 diamond.... Loving it... the fit is good and airflow is also good...

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[Eshan-P180]

Finally got my LS2 today... its LS2 diamond.... Loving it... the fit is good and airflow is also good...

Congrats mate....LS2 is one of the preferable brands in India...cost wise they are affordable too!!!

[Sunnyside_up!]

Dont go for boolean...highly unsafe....very poor quality and only has style..
Safety not at all preferred.....go for full face or non detachables ones...they do not break in shock....chances of boolean breaking is more!!!!

Actually, that is not entirely accurate.

While I can't speak for the Boolean since I don't really know what standards it is built to, flip-ups are quite popular with a segment of riders - and if they are properly made, do offer similar levels of safety and protection. There are many that meet DOT and ECE standards too.

The 'flip-side' is that these are often heavier than regular full face lids.

[satyajitrc]

Yes i agree to this all the way i own 3 helmets all of them full face theres no alternative to a full mask.here are my 3 lids.
1> MRC 313.
2> STUDDS RHYNO.
3> VEGA OFFROAD.

BAMBI143,
What is your call among the above choices?

Buddy, did you weigh the helmets or is this info from some source?

SUNNY,
As a matter of fact weighed in a Spring Balance. Now do not ask me the brand of the balance ?

@satyajitrc

The variety of helmets is extremely limited here in Kolkata. Most of them are crapy chinese helmets like mrc,mhr and what not. I have one mrc too and i am changing mine in the next few days. Please do get yourself a fixed full face helmet. If nothing else suits you, at least get the Studds Rhyno. LS2 is pretty expensive here in comparison to other cities. LS2 Phobia is around 2.5-3k i guess, but frankly speaking I absolutely do not like this range of LS2s and Cross at all. The models slightly above this range are much better overall. Oh and yes, all the LS2s and MRC,MHR etc stuff are manufactured at the same place, so go figure it out

MOTORMANIA,
Yes you are correct but getting @ a lucrative price.
These are the VEGA LS2 ones. Though heavier but feels light.

Actually, that is not entirely accurate.

While I can't speak for the Boolean since I don't really know what standards it is built to, flip-ups are quite popular with a segment of riders - and if they are properly made, do offer similar levels of safety and protection. There are many that meet DOT and ECE standards too.

The 'flip-side' is that these are often heavier than regular full face lids.

SUNNY,
Yes u are definitely correct . In fact came across one LS2 Flip with Visor @ 7500/- which is beyond my budget.
However the weight distribution of LS2 is definitely beeter and fits very snugly for me.

Hence in all probability I am going for the Glossy Black LS2 with transparent visor around mid May.
Should be my birthday gift of White ZMR.