Helmets

[asif]

My suggestion to anyone planing to buy or using the Vega motocross helmet. Please do not. In a recent accident in Bangalore there was a student who died and was wearing the same helmet. The pics posted in the newspaper was simply shocking to see the state of the helmet after the crash. The helmet has caught a craze with the students and every other Tom,Dick and Harry has this helmet.
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Something coming from even a authorized dealer like Vega can't be stated as safe.

[degenr8]

Anyone over here using ICON helmet?If so hows it?Worth it?

I have ICON Alliance as my main everyday use helmet . Earlier i used Sparx S-07 and AGV K3(I still have them)

Icon has a better helmet liner easy to remove and clean .
Face shield K3 is better . Fog free coating on Icon shield works well .
Air flow is good could have been better (IMO).

Icon Size is smaller than K3(liner is thin here otherwise almost same) and S-07( I have size L S-07 and Icon is size M)

Overall its a good package for the money . I picked up mine for $140(on sale)
Its worth more than the money I paid for it . I also picked up Mirror finish visor , the coating did not last long, now removed the coating completely and made it clear visor :-)

[Sunnyside_up!]

Interesting, though the LS2 models seem to be available between 2-3.5k for all models, not sure the market is flooded with fakes, my assumption is that these are older models (no longer listed by LS2), which are being used by LS2 and Vega to get a grip on markets such as India, Philippines etc. where people won't pay premium prices for helmets, Vega also manufacture some LS2 models in India. Even the ones made by LS2 in China will leave the factory for less that Rs1000 per unit, it's perfectly feasible if the production runs are high volume. Within the 2-3.5k range, these are being mostly sold by Vega authorised dealers, doesn't mean the dealer is rolling straight dice, guess it's still an open verdict. If in doubt contact Vega, they will verify if a product is genuine or not, if not they will most likely wish to know who is selling the fake products, so they can take action. Trouble is people don't really care if it's fake or original, as long as it appears a good deal, taking important things such as a helmet at face value for a good deal, can be in the event of a serious accident a very false economy, in the end you pay your money, you make your choice.

Just a minor addition to what you have pointed out - while you are correct that a helmet can be produced for under Rs.1000 (after all many Indian helmets are sold under that price point) - I am referring to helmets that comply with International standards such as DOT/ECE. Which is the primary reason that we want to buy 'imported' helmets in the first place!

The major cost of manufacture of helmets lie in the shell - and the appropriate thickness required to pass the DOT and ECE tests determine these costs. SNELL tests are more rigorous and hence are normally thicker, which is why SNELL helmets are normally much heavier. Incidentally, Vega does (or did) make a range of high quality helmets with ECE certification costing about 3.5K and also weighing a lot more than their standard Indian fare. I don't see them around now though.

Helmets made in India for the Indian market do not have to have the same standards since DOT certifications are mandated by law in North America - not India. By putting a DOT certification on the helmet - in most cases just a sticker (which is also not allowed by law in the US) - many unscrupulous dealers sell sub-standard products to gullible buyers. I have recently noticed many Indian made helmets sporting the DOT label - none of whom actually sell helmets in North America!

Unscrupulous companies and dealers are obviously just riding the "DOT/ECE" wave.

Another thought - if we were to buy a non international standard helmet manufactured in India by an Indian manufacturer - why should we pay more than the Indian price for a helmet of about 1.5K max? For the 'brand'? The graphics?

My suggestion to anyone planing to buy or using the Vega motocross helmet. Please do not. In a recent accident in Bangalore there was a student who died and was wearing the same helmet. The pics posted in the newspaper was simply shocking to see the state of the helmet after the crash. The helmet has caught a craze with the students and every other Tom,Dick and Harry has this helmet.


Something coming from even a authorized dealer like Vega can't be stated as safe.

While I can't comment on the incident or even if the poor quality helmet contributed to the loss of life, I agree with your assessment of the model in question - I have recently closely examined one such helmet, and it was IMHO - in a word - CRAP!

The shell thickness is laughable - it flexes and deforms badly with just pressure from my fingers - imagine what it will do when your noggin hits the road! The EPS liner is very thin. It has no neck-roll worth mentioning and the padding is mediocre at best. I also noticed that in many such helmets, the thin rubber gasket on the edges was torn, indicative that the density of rubber used was inadequate. Still, it sells well simply because it looks trendy.

[r13nick]

Got myself an LS2 for 2100 bucks.

https://picasaweb.google.com/103161464654562283256/MyFirstRideFirstShots#5652959611428828162

Store : Shree Padham
Location: GP Road, Chennai

MRP in this store was Rs. 2250.
The same is sold for Rs. 2330 at Pioneer Scooter Center.

here in delhi, chopra quoted me 3200/- for the same

hi everyone....i recently purchased honda cbr 250r i also have yamaha yzf r15...till now i never used to wear helmet while riding. but after purchasing cbr my parents are forcing me to wear riding gears for my own safety. i have a budget of max. 5000 bucks. i am interested in ls2 from vega...but here people say its heavy and pain in neck is too much...please help me out. i would be grateful if someone can give me address from where i can buy it in delhi???

Visit Mahalaxmi in karol bagh u can easily find a good 1 or chopra, but chopra is overpriced jst my opinion.

Anyone over here using ICON helmet?If so hows it?Worth it?

i am also interesting in buying 1
White icon death and glory luks tempting.






dont knw weather i ll be able to find it in india or not. . !

Can any 1 help with this

I have ICON Alliance as my main everyday use helmet . Earlier i used Sparx S-07 and AGV K3(I still have them)

Icon has a better helmet liner easy to remove and clean .
Face shield K3 is better . Fog free coating on Icon shield works well .
Air flow is good could have been better (IMO).

Icon Size is smaller than K3(liner is thin here otherwise almost same) and S-07( I have size L S-07 and Icon is size M)

Overall its a good package for the money . I picked up mine for $140(on sale)
Its worth more than the money I paid for it . I also picked up Mirror finish visor , the coating did not last long, now removed the coating completely and made it clear visor :-)

Where did you buy it from..?

[ankss]

MY LS2 - chrono

just bought a new helmet ... LS2 chrono from thane ... sun shine !!!

here are some pics ...

[degenr8]

i am also interesting in buying 1
White icon death and glory luks tempting.


dont knw weather i ll be able to find it in india or not. . !

Can any 1 help with this

Where did you buy it from..?

I picked it up online at Bike-bandit on one of their "One day offer " .
The model you are looking for is part of the Airframe series.
They have other models of Airframe on "Closeout "& "One day offer " starting from $120 which is very less for its quality as the retail price starts from $300

[asif]

just bought a new helmet ... LS2 chrono from thane ... sun shine !!!
here are some pics ...

Is see the ISI logo on the helmet.
Hows the quality of the helmet compared to the imported LS2. How much did it cost you?

[sayhi2sai]

While I can't comment on the incident or even if the poor quality helmet contributed to the loss of life, I agree with your assessment of the model in question - I have recently closely examined one such helmet , and it was IMHO - in a word - CRAP!

I think I know whose helmet you are talking about

Anyway, i have recently bought an LS2 FF358 Supra. It's good, the inflatable cheek pads seem to be working. The reduction in wind noise is commendable. All in all, I am satisfied. It costed me 5000rupees. For those interested you can find the helmet here,

[ankss]

Is see the ISI logo on the helmet.
Hows the quality of the helmet compared to the imported LS2. How much did it cost you?

yes ISI logo is there on the helmet ... and ECE is sticker !!! besides ISI mark !

the DOT logo helmet was not there in the store !!!

[Sunjay Kumar]

yes ISI logo is there on the helmet ... and ECE is sticker !!! besides ISI mark !

the DOT logo helmet was not there in the store !!!

how much did it cost

[Sunnyside_up!]

I think I know whose helmet you are talking about

Anyway, i have recently bought an LS2 FF358 Supra. It's good, the inflatable cheek pads seem to be working. The reduction in wind noise is commendable. All in all, I am satisfied. It costed me 5000rupees. For those interested you can find the helmet here,

HAHAHA! LOL! You bet!

Good to hear that you've replaced the bucket with a proper helmet!

[sayhi2sai]

HAHAHA! LOL! You bet!

Good to hear that you've replaced the bucket with a proper helmet!

Would have replaced it a long time ago sir, had your misfortune not been so consistent

[Sunnyside_up!]

Would have replaced it a long time ago sir, had your misfortune not been so consistent

Gawd! Don't remind me!

[HellsFury]

Bought myself a LS2 Piston Head.

[Aneesh@4GHz]

Bought myself a LS2 Piston Head.

How much bro?