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Helmet- Which one
My friend and I aill be riding from Cape Twon to Cairo .
I currently wear a Arai Condor and drive a Varraderro 1000. When i'm moto-crossing I drive a VOR 450 amd wear a standard moto-cross helmet...
My friend is........... large  and gets it hard to get a lid to fit his oversized head and he wears glasses.
I have never used these helmets that the face lifts up off. Are they any good.
What do people recommend
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only one choice for me
I've never tried a flip-front helmet, but I can't fault my Arai tour x. Great visibility, good on noise levels, fairly light, very comfy, what more could you want?
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Modular Helmets - Flip Ups
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"Modular helmets are, by nature, heavier than their full-face counterparts. Our guess is that the added weight is a result of the extra hardware necessary to rotate the visor upwards. Most of the modular (or flip-up) helmets we've reviewed start at about 3.5 lbs. (1587 grams) and go up from there. The real heavyweights weigh in at 3 lbs., 15 oz. (1814 grams) and up. Folks, I'm here to tell you that once a motorcycle helmet gets over 4.0 lbs., it's no longer a helmet -- it's a burden. Unless it's perfectly balanced, you'll feel all that mass every time you rotate your head. "
full review here
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motor...huberth-c2.htm
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Another vote for the Arai Tour-X. Very versatile lid, though not as light as a pure MX lid, you do get the convenience of a visor, and can use goggles in dusty conditions. Cheapest I've seen them on the web is £240 at bikers bargains. HJC and Airoh do similar versions for around £120 - they look OK, but on a longer trip I wouldn't give up the comfort and quality of my Arai. BMW have just brought out the Enduro helmet in the same style for £235. Seems like a nice lid, but only available through BMW dealers, so no chance of any discount.
I'd agree with the previous post regarding flip-fronts - I know a couple of people who've tried them and been unimpressed. The extra moving parts are just extra things waiting to go wrong, and they are always going to be heavier than a similarly priced conventional lid.
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I like flipper helmets. They're convenient when you want to talk to somebody, get some air when stopped or going slow, and some models come with nifty flip-down shades built in.
The best one I've tried - one that fits my head shape - is the Caberg; on my 2nd one now. I've never felt any neck strain.
Helmets are a very personal thing. I recommend trying some on. Snug is good, painful (pressure points) or loose is bad.
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Originally Posted by Lone Rider
I like flipper helmets. They're convenient when you want to talk to somebody.
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I agree with the Lone Rider. Don't underestimate the value of showing your face when you approach people.
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