Jusstisimo. Brilliant. for spec wearers very useful, sun visor great, little hot, but otherwise BRILLIANT for money

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Anyone have an opinion on these? There are quite a few couriers getting about London in these, the main advantage being a more spherical design which allows the chin bar to be rotated to the back of the helmet, much more compact.

http://www.designerhelmets.com/prodl...prod=R05+Boxer

Seems like a great idea to me, i don't like the bulk of the others when the face is opened. Although i have heard concerns about the buckles used to secure the chin bar on the Roof.
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Sean

I'm owner of second Nolan helmet, also my better half has them.

The first one was N100E that served me over 80,000kms. Replaced the visor only once (wored out) and upper visor seal got worn around 60Ks. They made through a crash.

So now we have Nolan N102E helmets. Compared to 2 generations older model: it's lighter, alot less noisier, better venting, better opening mechanism and maybe just a little bit more comfortible.

I really like the VPS sun visor system, no need for sunglasses and it's easy to clean it too since it's outside the helmet.

BUT, what i don't like is the upper visor seal already leaks few drops of water in the more intense rain, after few thousand kilometres since new! Don't know if i have one unlucky version or it's a design flaw. Anyways, have to read the warranty stuff through if it covers the seal, if yes certanly sending it back to the Nolan for the repair. Better half's N102E works fine so far tho.

Hi Margus , I have used a Nolan 100 for a few years now and have found it very good except for the chin area which is just a little cramped for me .As the helmet is showing it's age ,I might get a new one .
I like the look of the 102e because of the sun visor .
Does the 102 have more room in the chin area ?

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There is a flip helmet called "LEM", it looks exactly as the HJC carbon fibre helmet, but less expensive, it's still made of fibre and price is 170€, should be light and safe, seems like a good helmet.

Matt

Havnt read all the posts but iv tried quite a few helmets and find the Arai tour Cross is probably the best helmet Iv ever owned for all the right reasons...

Visor which is removable, able to use with goggles (I have dark visor and clear goggles or vice versa.

Very light, very quiet and has a good hardy paint finish.

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I am still debating weather I should buy Shoei Multitech or a full face (X-11 or Arai RX7 Corsair).
Which is safer on impact and less noisy. Is the flip-up at a disadvantage in this situation ?
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I now have a Arai tour-x and I am very happy with it so far, but time (and miles) will only tell if it lasts.

It is a lot cooler then the Schubert C1 and even in a tropical rainstorm it does not leak trough the visor (my main complaint of the C1).

Yes, I mis the sun-visor, but I now have a dark visor and just in case if it gets dark, yellow sunglasses. Since I principally do not ride after dark (unless I am at home, which is almost never) I have no problem with it. Considering the amount of 'tunnel-miles' I make

Maarten

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I don't seem to have a picture at the top but do know what sun screen you are talking about. My thoughts are that it's just another thing that can jamb or break.

The best solution I have found so far is the Shoei Pinlock system where you have a insert which is fixed to your visor with two pins. They now come as a kit (including drill bit) which you can fit to any visor. The insert comes in various tint shades hence I use the clear insert for winter and the darkest for summer. It's also the only system that effectively keeps my visors from misting up in all conditions.

So my next helmet with be the soon to be release HJC CL-XS motorcross helmet with visor (same as Tour X) and fitting the shoei insert to the visor.

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Wheelie,

You asked;
> How do you feel the Airoh compares in quality to similar helmets of other brands?
I don't know much about other similar helmets. This one fitted me right and I think it offers value for money.

> How about noiselevels compared to similar helmets of other brands?
Don't know. I have been told that all helmets of this type make more noise then conventional full face helmets.

> Comfort?
Except for the short chin strap it is fine.
In winter the ventilation could be better.
When I bought it, it had an extra visor on the inside of the main visor so it was some kind of double glazing. That worked well as long as it lasted but with a trip in heavy rain, the inner visor came loose. May be bad glue. Maybe I'll put it in place someday but most of the time I ride with my helmet visor just a little bit open.

> Price?
I payed 249 Euro for it in the Netherlands.

> Is it worth its money? Are you happy with it?
I think it is worth the money but next time I would try some more other brands first (and maybe buy this one anyway)

> Would you reccomend the helmet?
Maybe but a helmet is very personal.

> If you could turn the clock back, which helmet would you have chosen?
I would have tried more other helmets, including a BMW system helmet but I don't know if the BMW helmets have a sun visor and I like that very much!!

> What will your next helmet be?
I really don't know

> What is your "dream helmet"?
One that fits like a glove, always has a clear view and perfect ventilation in winter and summer, and it would be nice if it looked good too. :-)
I'm not sure if it is for sale right now.

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Thanks for the info.

Sun visor coming off, screws coming loose, short chin strap, double glare and not adequate ventilation in winther...

Is this normal for these types of helmets, I hope not...

But it seemed like it wasn't too expensive. I will seriously concider this helmet though... and try others as well.

Again, thanks

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I went to a motorcycle expo this weekend where I among other things tried on a few helmets.

The airoh above was a HUGE disapointment. It has a chin strap locking mechanism which in my opinion rendered the helmet completely out of the question. Although the latch is the most convenient I have seen, its large plastic pieces bore into my throat. Even when loos it hurt swallowing or looking down. Three different people tried the helmet on and experienced the same thing. Caberg also had these latches for a while but dropped them... now I know why. Further, the Airoh just doens,t look as well built, especially around the face shield mountings. Lastly, the sun shade in the picture comes black as standard in the plastic model (no idea with the fiberglass model).

Schuberth (those that produce helmets for BMW) had a comparable helmet with a sun visor. This helmet was really light and comfortable. I don't like to admit it, I decided not to buy it even at a 40% discount. The reason was not performance, but its looks. It looked big, and the sun shield looked skimpy and primitive. In fact, I thought the whole helmet looked "primitive" and old. I also thought it looked like something I had seen in movies from the 70s trying to depict future space walks... In terms of performance, the only thing I really didn't like was the latch for the flip front. I found it rather cumbersome and poorly located.



The helmet I fell in love with was Caberg's system helmet Justissimo which in adition to having a sun visor and flip front, also can be converted into a "Jet" type helmet (by removing the chin bar and swithing the face shield). The helmet was ultra comfortable, looked well built, sophisticated, moderm....


I didn't get the chance to test them for noise...


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BTW: Are you considering this kind of helmet for winter use? I wouldn't, unless you make some sort of heat threads in the visor. The mist from you breath tends to freeze on the visor on low temperatures, as you are aware of. It is possible however to mount a double visor to make this to a lesser problem. It won't make all the problems disappear though. I bought myself a snowmobile full face helmet made for winter use. Very useable even down to -25 centigrades without mist problems on the visor. (Haven't tried even colder yet.)

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The latest Schuberth model (C2) is a totally revised C1. It seems as if exept for the shell and the sun visor, there's nothing the same. The noise level is much lower than of the C1, the visor doesn't vibrate anymore. My old BMW system 3 helmet was quieter than the C1, but driving with the new Schubert I don't use earplugs anymore. I've done about 4000 km's with it and wouldn't miss it anymore.

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The helmet I tried was probably the C1 as it was knocked off 40%. They also mentioned that they had a newer and improved model. Still, though, the C1 (if that was the one I tried), seemed like an awesome helmet. If what you say is true, I can't immagine how good it must be. But, I really liked the ingeniousness and looks of the Caberg more. Either way, any of these helmets, including the Airoh (if the helmet fits your head without choking you), makes for a good helmet. I do believe that the Airoh is a little bit more about looks than quality. The plastic one is cheap and worth the cash if it fits you comfortably (though I doubt it will). When it comes to their fibre glass model I feel it is over priced.

As for riding in the winter... only if I have to. I rode only a few kilometers the other day on probably the coldest day all winther (in an open faced helmet)... brrrrrr.

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