Aidan13
Hi guys, I'm just wondering is this helmet any good. It seems fairly cheap. What are the pros and cons with it?
http://www.dhautos.co.uk/lazer-fibre-pro-carbon-570-p.asp
http://www.dhautos.co.uk/lazer-fibre-pro-carbon-570-p.asp
Narflar
Biggest thing is to try it on. All the manufactures fit differently so you'll never know unless it's on your head. If it fits right and is comfortable then go for it.
That helmet received a 4 out of 5 star rating from the British S.H.A.R.P. rating system: http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/
The SHARP rating system is one of the biggest/most stringent in the world, so with 4 stars, you can believe it's a safe helmet.
And, at $280 US dollars, I won't consider that cheap, but more of a mid-range price.
+1 on trying it on, though. If you can't try it on, make sure you go to the manufacturer's website and follow all the instructions for measuring your head to match their helmet fittings. Then, hope the place you're ordering it from has a good return policy.
The SHARP rating system is one of the biggest/most stringent in the world, so with 4 stars, you can believe it's a safe helmet.
And, at $280 US dollars, I won't consider that cheap, but more of a mid-range price.
+1 on trying it on, though. If you can't try it on, make sure you go to the manufacturer's website and follow all the instructions for measuring your head to match their helmet fittings. Then, hope the place you're ordering it from has a good return policy.
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/Oct/091016arai.htm
This has appeared on here before but for helmet buyers ..very interseting.
This has appeared on here before but for helmet buyers ..very interseting.
SteveST1300
Vendor
I personally will not wear a Snell approved helmet I believe they are too hard and therfore could actually cause injury. As long as it is DOT or ECE approved I will consider the helmet. Price should not be the deciding factor fit is the most important factor. There are many schools of thought on helmets ride with what you are comfortable with but always wear a helmet that is at a minimum DOT ECE approved.
Steve, I hear ya on the Snell thing.. but all the pros wear them (Shoei, Arai, Nolan, et al).
do you suppose that has more to do with endorsements vs. their desire to protect themselves the best they can?
I have an HCL that is DOT of course, but am thinking of plunking down the big $$ for a Shoei X11. Another factor is that helmet REALLY fits (Shoei) my melon.
and +1 on the folly of buying w/o trying them on.. you may find one that seems great until you try another that is truly great, and only then do you realize the first one wasn't so great after all..
and finally I guess we can't expect our dealers to stock helmets for us to try if we turn around and buy them online.
do you suppose that has more to do with endorsements vs. their desire to protect themselves the best they can?
I have an HCL that is DOT of course, but am thinking of plunking down the big $$ for a Shoei X11. Another factor is that helmet REALLY fits (Shoei) my melon.
and +1 on the folly of buying w/o trying them on.. you may find one that seems great until you try another that is truly great, and only then do you realize the first one wasn't so great after all..
and finally I guess we can't expect our dealers to stock helmets for us to try if we turn around and buy them online.
Eclipse327
I agree with trying it on. But as far a dealers stocking helmets, I would buy from them but if I buy it, it is mine. I like Cyclegear because they will take a return within one week. Trying it on in the store is fine but sometimes it may take some miles to tell if it really fits. If they offered a one week trial I would spend the extra dollars to support them.
I don't sweat snell, they are just a marketing ploy. Pay them money, destroy the helmet with non-world testing, and get a decal.
I have had 3 Lazers, and have wore them all out. Great helmets! First was a Lazer Dragon, looked like a helicopter pilot helmet. 7 years and the liner finally shredded out. Replaced it with a Lazer Deville, extended open face. Very nice, but one of the face extension plastic welds let go after another 7 or 8 years. I have an extra brand new replacement visor for it I'll be putting on fleabag. I got a new Lazer Revolution last year. It's a modular, with integral sunshield. very very nice. It was also a gray market, meaning I bought it across the pond and brought it back.
All the Lazers meet ECE standards, so it's had more strenuous testing than snell, in real world like conditions. Now, none are DOT, meaning they are considered novelty helmets. Oh well, since I have worn mush less on the harley over the years, not a big deal. I feel perfectly safe with Lazer, and I always draw a crowd wearing, with people asking where I got it.
I also have a Roof Roadster for warmer days. Maybe US manufacturers will warm up to new ideas and styling, but until then, I'll get my helmets where I can.
I have had 3 Lazers, and have wore them all out. Great helmets! First was a Lazer Dragon, looked like a helicopter pilot helmet. 7 years and the liner finally shredded out. Replaced it with a Lazer Deville, extended open face. Very nice, but one of the face extension plastic welds let go after another 7 or 8 years. I have an extra brand new replacement visor for it I'll be putting on fleabag. I got a new Lazer Revolution last year. It's a modular, with integral sunshield. very very nice. It was also a gray market, meaning I bought it across the pond and brought it back.
All the Lazers meet ECE standards, so it's had more strenuous testing than snell, in real world like conditions. Now, none are DOT, meaning they are considered novelty helmets. Oh well, since I have worn mush less on the harley over the years, not a big deal. I feel perfectly safe with Lazer, and I always draw a crowd wearing, with people asking where I got it.
I also have a Roof Roadster for warmer days. Maybe US manufacturers will warm up to new ideas and styling, but until then, I'll get my helmets where I can.
sherob
Old Herder of cats.
SteveST1300
Vendor
Crash dynamics are very different on the road vs the track. Real world riding has many dangers that are not present on the track. From all the racing I have watched you just do not hear or see many head injuries from track crashes. There are just less obstacles on the track. Even in a high side those guys do not seem to hit their heads. I will listen to what the doctors say they recomend a softer helmet.
Snell is good if you plan on crashing your head directly onto a trailer ball.
Twice.
In the same spot.
More likely to have an issue with the brain hitting the inside of your skull.
A softer (properly fitting) helmet wins.
Twice.
In the same spot.
More likely to have an issue with the brain hitting the inside of your skull.
A softer (properly fitting) helmet wins.