JQL
Growing old disgracefully :)
My first helmet was a Bell Star full face. It used to hurt my ears putting it on and taking it off, otherwise it was, in my opinion, an excellent helmet. I wore it for over 10 years and used it as my second helmet for another 10.
My second helmet was a AGV full face. Beautiful to look at but a pain to wear. After about an hour I had blinding headaches. I managed a year or so with it.
I did have a couple of other helmets but can't remember anything about them at all.
I then moved to Modular. Why?
My 2nd modular helmet was a Schuberth C3. This was and is an amazing helmet. By a country mile more comfortable than any other helmet I've ever worn or tried on. Slightly noisier than a full face helmet. Ventilation is beyond amazing: warm in winter, cool in summer (-20C to +40C). Their SRCS Bluetooth system is very good. Machine washable interior.
My 3rd modular helmet is the Schuberth C3 Pro 2016 (Yes, there are differences in the year models). It is quieter than a lot of full face helmets and is, at time of writing, the quietest modular helmet available today. It's as comfortable if not slightly more comfortable than the C3. It's also lighter and slightly smaller. Ventilation really works well. Their SRCS Bluetooth system is very good with improved antenna and much better reception than the C3. Machine washable interior. I want it's babies which speaks volumes.
Schuberth provide helmets (full face due to the regulations) for a number of Formula 1 and NASCAR drivers and Moto GP riders.
If it fits your head and you're thinking about buying a C3 or C3 Pro (or if you must have a full face, the SR2), stop thinking, dig out the credit card and get it, you'll never regret it. Schuberth
My second helmet was a AGV full face. Beautiful to look at but a pain to wear. After about an hour I had blinding headaches. I managed a year or so with it.
I did have a couple of other helmets but can't remember anything about them at all.
I then moved to Modular. Why?
- Ease of putting on and taking off. No more hurt ears.
- Easy to put on and take off my glasses - yes, age had caught up with me.
- Stopped at the lights, you can open it for fresh air and close it easily as the lights change.
- You don't have to take it off when filling with petrol or on the forecourt. I do take it off when entering a shop or to pay as a courtesy.
- You can have a drink easily from a glass, bottle or can.
- You can talk to people more easily
- The list goes on...
My 2nd modular helmet was a Schuberth C3. This was and is an amazing helmet. By a country mile more comfortable than any other helmet I've ever worn or tried on. Slightly noisier than a full face helmet. Ventilation is beyond amazing: warm in winter, cool in summer (-20C to +40C). Their SRCS Bluetooth system is very good. Machine washable interior.
My 3rd modular helmet is the Schuberth C3 Pro 2016 (Yes, there are differences in the year models). It is quieter than a lot of full face helmets and is, at time of writing, the quietest modular helmet available today. It's as comfortable if not slightly more comfortable than the C3. It's also lighter and slightly smaller. Ventilation really works well. Their SRCS Bluetooth system is very good with improved antenna and much better reception than the C3. Machine washable interior. I want it's babies which speaks volumes.
Schuberth provide helmets (full face due to the regulations) for a number of Formula 1 and NASCAR drivers and Moto GP riders.
If it fits your head and you're thinking about buying a C3 or C3 Pro (or if you must have a full face, the SR2), stop thinking, dig out the credit card and get it, you'll never regret it. Schuberth
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