Helmets How does one pronounce?

[Gonzo]

Shoei

I say it 'shway' but I have heard it as 'shoo-ee'. Is there a preferred pronounciation from the company?

(as if this was really important)

gonzo (pronounced: 'gonz-oh'.

 

[STriders]

I say show'-ee

A friend says shoo'-ee.

And I'll get to Scotland before ye.

 

[jasonJonas]

i say shoo-ee. never heard anyone say shway, though. that's probably the correct pronunciation.

 

[sherob]

I say "How much?!?" :crackup

 

[STriders]

I say "How much?!?" :crackup

:crackup

I thought that was for Arai.

Anybody remember the Arai spoof on helmet buying?

:crackup

 

[timmybob4]

I say Show-ee.

Pop the company an e-mail. You might actually get a response.

 

[Rob Hephner]

It is not Shoe-e it is Show-e.

I know this because in their booth at about 10 different AMA races I heard the question asked and answered.

Plus my wife sponsored an AMA Supercross team for a year and Shoei made a custom helmet for them. When the guy from the company presented the helmet, that is the way he pronounced his own company's name about 20 or so times.

Show-e

 

[cmguerrero]

It is not Shoe-e it is Show-e.

I know this because in their booth at about 10 different AMA races I heard the question asked and answered.

Plus my wife sponsored an AMA Supercross team for a year and Shoei made a custom helmet for them. When the guy from the company presented the helmet, that is the way he pronounced his own company's name about 20 or so times.

Show-e

Well, I guess that answers that question...

 

[George]

:crackup

I thought that was for Arai.

Anybody remember the Arai spoof on helmet buying?

:crackup

I think for Arai, it's TOO much!

 

[Landon]

Yes, I was one of the first ones to have it on my site because I happened to know the people who actually created it. I also had a few conversations with Arai's lawyers, and eventually took it down.

:th1:
Details?!? I must have missed this one but now you have me wondering what its all about.

 

[STriders]

It's still around... Try this:

http://jaime.nassauwings.org:8800/Videos/WMV/arai.wmv

That's it!

 

[DaveST]

I don't know why but I always think of Shoney's restaurant when I see the name of that helmet. I have to think not to say Shoney when talking helmets.
Sorry,
Dave