Helmets Any Opinions on OGK FF3/FF4 Helmet?

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mbrewer566

I tried on an FF4 at the dealer and really like the fit and quality. Then I saw on e-bay the $389 helmet is clearance priced at $199, so I ordered one.

Anybody have riding experience to share? I'm currently using an HJC CL-14 and it is ok, but nothing to brag about.
 
OGK is a European brand...highly rated overseas, rarely seen in the States. You might do some research in the various English bike mags...they advertise and test OGK pretty frequently.
 
Thanks for the reply and info. These were in stock (at full list price of course) at a local shop and I stopped in to try them on. Felt as good to me as anything I've tried on that is $600. Also sounds like a good time for a deal on the helmet. Wouldn't be a bit surprised to see a UK dealer pick up the balance for a song once the sale is over.

You are right about branding, Americans are crazy to pay hundreds of percent markup and profits to companies with wiz kids in marketing.....oh well, another story.

Hopefully the helmet will arrive shortly and I can post a review.
 
My helmet came in earlier this week. I've had 3 days of commute time and so far, it's a world of improvement over my HJC. Ventilation is much better, I can actually feel air moving around inside. Field of vision is better, easier to glance back when changing lanes. Fog is not a problem, the breath guard helps and with the better ventilation any minor fogging at stop lights goes away instantly. I haven't had to crack the shield every time I stop.

Noise wise, it seems a little quieter than the HJC, but still need and use earplugs. According to major review sites I have seen, there is no such thing as a quiet helmet.

Quality is top notch, up there with Arai and Shoei.

Sizing and fit: need one size larger (i.e. I normally wear a large, ordered the XL and it fits fine). Fit is for "round" heads, like Shoei.

Great deal going on at Center of Gravity ($199).
 
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