Helmet fashion

[Maximus53]

Hi all, i am in the process of upgrading to a full face helmet from my Suomy Jet Light and my girlfriend has been very adiment that my helmet has to match my scooter. Being a person with no fashon sense this was the last thing on my mind.... So my question for you fashon guru's out there (if you exist on a scooter forum ) is two fold.... Is this truely important? If so, what goes with a green and cream stella??

[iMoses]

It would be difficult to match either color exactly... my suggestion would be to go with flat black.

[JHScoot]

No, it's not important. And personally speaking this makes me cringe somewhat when I see it. The "matching" thing. It's just not for me as it might not be for you.

It's simply too obvious and....precious for my fashion sense. Which admittedly is lacking. If its incidental on account of "hi vis" practicality I cringe less, however.

I ordered a helmet a few days ago which came only in one size and one color. The color was black. I would have had serious reservations about buying it had it been red. Which is the color of my scooter. Black or white match I would be ok with as I don't really consider those colors, exactly.

Don't do it if you don't want to or will feel weird wearing a matching helmet. It's the ONE thing you must wear while riding. It may as well be something YOU want, not the GF.

[Mutt the Hoople]

No... It does not have to match. But my shoes rarely match my purse, I wear gold and silver together, and my guitar straps don't match my guitars, so what do I know. Oddly enough I just got a new helmet and it is dark wine/maroon and my scooter is maroon and creme, but a different shade. I wanted silver or something light so it would not be so hot. But it was the wine that was my size so there it is.

[TVB]

Is this truely important?

It's important to your girlfriend. What that means to you... is entirely up to you (he says, cautiously).

If so, what goes with a green and cream stella??

Trying to match either those colors is probably not going to succeed, so I wouldn't try. A better strategy is to find another color that looks good with them. Assuming it's the muted green and cream in your photo, something similarly muted (such as maroon or brown, something similar to the seat color) would coordinate with it fairly well, or any color that falls in between the green and cream would be OK. Unfortunately these aren't really popular colors for helmets, so you might have to go with something neutral instead. My bottom-line advice: ask her to help you pick something out.

[Lokky]

My helmet color is antracite which really goes with my patch jacket and with the Titanium GTS that I will one day own

[Uncle Groucho]

Guess it depends on if your helmet adds to your visibility; if so neon pink would be suitable .

Can't go wrong with basic black, white, or silver.

Are you having fun while scooting? That's what matters!

[Tom]

My statistics teacher once told our class that the helmet color that was least associated with accidents was yellow. This does not mean that you are least likely to get into an accident with a yellow helmet, just for whatever reason these two correlate. It could very well be that people who are cautious buy yellow helmets, but their accident rates have everything to do with their caution and nothing to do with their helmet color. Could be a bunch of other random factors. Whatever the reason, ever since I heard that, bright yellow matches everything for me.

[ericalm]

Is this truely important?

It's important to your girlfriend. What that means to you... is entirely up to you (he says, cautiously).

Right on.

Honestly, I cringe when people go out of their way to match their helmets to their rides and when they're too match-y. I'm a big believer in style and aesthetics. I also believe that if you try too hard, then you're forcing it and good style should seem natural and not overly contrived.

Matching is overrated. Contrast is a fundamental concept of style and appearance. If you left the house dressed head-to-toe in one color, it would look awful. (Exception: all white if you're going to play croquet or tennis.)

Ask your girlfriend why she doesn't match her outfits to her car. (Then run for cover.)

[ravenlore]

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Matching is overrated. Contrast is a fundamental concept of style and appearance. If you left the house dressed head-to-toe in one color, it would look awful. (Exception: all white if you're going to play croquet or tennis.)...

Some of us coughgothchickcough might disagree and suggest that fabric texture and pattern and cut of garment can provide contrast...




Back to topic, Being a bit of an OCD person I tried to help out OP's girlfriend and find a FF in off-white or avocado...or any tasteful green for that matter.

Killed nearly an hour at this.

Apologize to your GF on my behalf, because I got nothin' -there ISN'T a FF helmet in off-white or a tasteful green. They're all neon/reptilian/poison green. Great for conspicuity, not great for rockin a Stella.

[pdxrita]

If your girlfriend is really concerned about this, perhaps she would gift you with something like this: http://www.forzieri.com/usa/product_vie ... 119-008-00

However, in my opinion safety and comfort come way before style. But it's really your choice, which might include the criteria TVB mentioned above.

[Stormswift]

I would not want to match my outfits to my scooter. Green is not the most visible Color in the summer and spring. So what I do is match the helmet and jacket to each other. That way I can go for a specific look without looking gaudy. You can pick outfit colors that would complement scooter color rather than match it. Or not. I originally bought Fielsheer Breeze jacket which is deep pink, black and white pannels. I amnnot found of pink exactly but it was on major sale,and was visible. Next came HJC Cyclone 15 helmet which was also on sale and matched the jacket. My next helmet Scorpion 400 Scar matches the 1st mesh jacket AND the new leather jacket. It is an odd color scheme and guys likely did not want it. It went on sale for something like $59 or $69;dollars and I snaged it. I would not have bought it if it did not match my outfits, sale or not.

[Raiderfn311]

It would be difficult to match either color exactly... my suggestion would be to go with flat black.

Ive had 2 helmets, both flat black. Not the most visable in the world though. Seems like you could find an off white one somewhere.........

[Maximus53]

Ha! Thanks for all the replies... This was exactly the response i expected. I agree with the saftey/comfort over "style".

Just to add some more flavor to the mix. My GF drives a light pink buddy 50 with a matching helmet. (I got quite the looks riding it around the northside of chicago after pulling it out of winter storage this year!)

Back to topic, Being a bit of an OCD person I tried to help out OP's girlfriend and find a FF in off-white or avocado...or any tasteful green for that matter.

Killed nearly an hour at this.

Wow! Thanks for the legwork! Much appreciated!

Sounds like the answer is go to with something obnoxious like a high-viz orange

[xTomBx]

I've tried extensively.
Im mostly looking for a retro full face that complements my avocado Stella.
Not happening.
EVERYTHING looks like a rejected Power Ranger helmet to me, when it comes to full face. I have a nolan 3/4 now thats pretty inconspicuous. Black with cream stripe, but would really like a full face for long rides and such.

[Maximus53]

Im mostly looking for a retro full face that complements my avocado Stella.
Not happening.
EVERYTHING looks like a rejected Power Ranger helmet to me, when it comes to full face. I have a nolan 3/4 now thats pretty inconspicuous. Black with cream stripe, but would really like a full face for long rides and such.

I am in the same boat. I have a Suomy Jet Light in matte black, which i like the look of, but am getting a bit more adventurous with longer trips on faster roads and want some more protection/visibility. I thing the Shoei Qwest is decent looking, but man is it pricey...

[Dooglas]

Going to be hard to find a mid-tone green and cream full helmet. As ravenlore said, an off-white or cream full helmet is probably as close as you will actually come. Of course there is that lovely Vespa portofino green and leather helmet - but it is a 3/4.

[ericalm]

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Matching is overrated. Contrast is a fundamental concept of style and appearance. If you left the house dressed head-to-toe in one color, it would look awful. (Exception: all white if you're going to play croquet or tennis.)...

Some of us coughgothchickcough might disagree and suggest that fabric texture and pattern and cut of garment can provide contrast..

LOl. Oh, yeah, you guys! Living in SoCal pretty much cured me of my devotion to black. It just doesn't work in the land of oppressive sunshine and joy.

[LunaP]

My helmet color is antracite which really goes with my patch jacket and with the Titanium GTS that I will one day own

Speaking as this guy's^ girlfriend, I can say.........



Absolutely nothing about your situation, because I don't know what type of girl your girlfriend is. Lokky has been lusting after an anthracite GTS for a long time and the practicality of actually getting another bike in the super near future is... debatable. However, he is right about is matching his patch jacket, which his girlfriend is rather fond of

Truth was that Lokky didn't have many color choices on his helmet, a Scorpion Exo 900 Modular, which is an awesome helmet. Scorpion is an awesome brand in general, I now wear Scorpion as well (although I wear 3/4).

Here's some things to think about:
-a lighter or brighter color helmet is generally safer than a darker one... so while I agree that a black or grey helmet is the 'neutral' of helmets, it's less noticeable... that's why I went from a flat black to a white helmet with pastel designs on it (the closeout price of $40 also had a lot to do with it, admittedly)
-research brand and features- don't get a crapass off brand or used helmet from CL just because you're going out of your way to match your scoot
-like Lokky pointed out, there are other things you can match... one of your jackets being a great example

If your gal is the type that is going to nag, resent, tease, or actually get mad that you don't pick a helmet she likes... well, I'll be nice and just say that sucks for you and puts you in a rock and a hard place.

I sincerely doubt you will ever find a helmet the exact color of your Stella... if you have a lot of room in your budget you could have it custom painted or maybe a vinyl skin put on it. Or you could just go with white or a really bright silver, or a flat black or something very neutral.

You could also think about adding an accent color to your scoot in vinyl trim, that you would be able to match your helmet to.

Are you in a Scoot Club? Does your club have a color you could get your helmet in? Do you plan on putting stickers on it?

Endless ideas... if you have the means, time and money.

Otherwise, explain to your girlfriend that nobody makes olive green or cream helmets.


I know what she means, though. I'm a little OCD about matching. Not everything has to be the same color, but I prefer them to at least compliment each other instead of looking like a mishmash of things. I have to admit one of the reasons I liked the helmet I have now is because I knew it would look good riding around on Lokky's powder blue Stella

Also... my recommendation is to go to your shops and see what they have, what they are willing to order for you and let you try one, because helmet sizing is a wily beast you must tackle. Size will change between brand and even between model of helmet sometimes. We had a hell of a time finding Lokky a full face before we landed at that Scorpion 900... I think he tried at LEAST 10 helmets.

[JHScoot]

Just put in a my review for my new helmet, helmet fashion lovers

If you are on the fence, can't quite find what you like or want, and don't want to spend a bundle as a result, these might bode well as a solution until....your perfect helmet comes to fruition

viewtopic.php?p=277028#277028

[LunaP]

Just put in a my review for my new helmet, helmet fashion lovers

If you are on the fence, can't quite find what you like or want, and don't want to spend a bundle as a result, these might bode well as a solution until....your perfect helmet comes to fruition

viewtopic.php?p=277028#277028

Said it in that thread, too, but that's a good looking helmet; It isn't often that you find a helmet with graphics where the graphics aren't completely overdone IMO. Even the graphics on mine are borderline-ew if you ask me... I couldn't see them in the web photos, didn't see until I got it in my hands, that on top of being pastel blue and lavender, there's tribal looking butterflies on my helmet- some in pastel, some in reflective silver. But I can't complain too much, nothing that wrong with a Scorpion with a 3yr warranty for $40

Anyhoo, I think it's a good find. I plan on browsing the site later, just cause. And I really like their replacement policy, it's generous and awesome of them to fully replace it in the event of damage due to an accident. That alone could make it worth the price paid. Wonder if they have modulars...

[PeteH]

The Mrs. told me she'd ride with me if she could get one of these:



http://www.yakkay.com/Products.aspx

She was heartbroken when I informed her that sadly they were just _bicycle_ helmets.

[pugbuddy]

If your girlfriend is really concerned about this, perhaps she would gift you with something like this: http://www.forzieri.com/usa/product_vie ... 119-008-00

Freakin' AWESOME (but probably not DOT approved).

http://www.yakkay.com/Products.aspx

Some of those bicycle helmets are pretty fun too!

[skully93]

Some of us coughgothchickcough might disagree and suggest that fabric texture and pattern and cut of garment can provide contrast...

Being old skool goth myself, I went for skull theme instead. though I have flat black every darn thing, its just too hot, even at 75, in the direct CO sun...

[ericalm]

I know what she means, though. I'm a little OCD about matching. Not everything has to be the same color, but I prefer them to at least compliment each other instead of looking like a mishmash of things.

Opinions will vary on what qualifies as a mishmash. Deliberate clashing is matching as far as I'm concerned! Photographic evidence below.

Most of the time when I ride I wear "whatever." Whatever's going to be comfortable and provide some protection. Whatever I'm wearing to work.

[ericalm]

She was heartbroken when I informed her that sadly they were just _bicycle_ helmets.

For funky novelty type-stuff that doesn't suck, check out Nutcase.
http://www.nutcasehelmets.com/collections/moto

[Maximus53]

She was heartbroken when I informed her that sadly they were just _bicycle_ helmets.

For funky novelty type-stuff that doesn't suck, check out Nutcase.
http://www.nutcasehelmets.com/collections/moto

I like the evil knievel one!

[AlleyOops]

She was heartbroken when I informed her that sadly they were just _bicycle_ helmets.

For funky novelty type-stuff that doesn't suck, check out Nutcase.
http://www.nutcasehelmets.com/collections/moto

Those are awesome! Gonna have to remember that one come winter time.. I need a new snowboarding helmet

[ericalm]

I rock a Nutcase on my bicycle.

[amy]

Ask your girlfriend why she doesn't match her outfits to her car.

LOL

Ok, I'd go with hi-vis over matching. I had a white full face and now have a silver full face.

If you happen to have a bright jacket that you can match a bright helmet to, even better.

Personally, I want an orange or bright pink helmy to complement my orange Corazzo 5.0 but cannot seem to find one.

[JHScoot]

If it's supper sunny outside wouldn't black be the most hi-vis thing a rider could wear?

[jmazza]

If it's supper sunny outside wouldn't black be the most hi-vis thing a rider could wear?

No.

[LunaP]

I know what she means, though. I'm a little OCD about matching. Not everything has to be the same color, but I prefer them to at least compliment each other instead of looking like a mishmash of things.

Opinions will vary on what qualifies as a mishmash. Deliberate clashing is matching as far as I'm concerned! Photographic evidence below.

Most of the time when I ride I wear "whatever." Whatever's going to be comfortable and provide some protection. Whatever I'm wearing to work.

It can be made to work! .... when done deliberately, as you said. I couldn't pull it off though; I find that I prefer the deliberate mishmashing, to re-use my previous term, much more on guys that I do women. Women tend to use bright colors or odd pieces of clothing that I think just look AWFUL together, whereas with guys it's more subdued, like the photo you posted, and I find that I actually like it. Lokky tends to wear whatever as well, and sometimes it picks at the back of my brain all day that his black and yellow shoes look weird with his green and white shirt, but that's just my brain. Idk. I am probably the weird one that it bothers me all day

But enough of that musing... I forced myself to accept a long time ago that when I signed up as 'full-time cupcake' I was gonna have to start wearing some... not so fashionable things that I would never be able to make look good with my day to day outfits; thusly, to fix my 'must match' OCD, I've torn my riding gear out of the 'stuff I wear' part of my brain and put it in the 'scooter stuff' part of my brain. Seems to have mostly worked.

I still wish I had enough money to buy like 3 coats for each season and 3 helmets so I could mix and match and didn't have to wear the same thing all the time...

But over time I will accumulate these things I suppose. If I can stop having unfortunate meetings with the asphalt.

If it's supper sunny outside wouldn't black be the most hi-vis thing a rider could wear?

One may think so... but this is not the case when the road is black, and at least half of cars on the road are dark colored. I went down in a black jacket and helmet on a bright, sunny day at 1150am. Part of the reason my new helmet is predominantly white.

If we're talking about legit hi-vis, dayglo orange and yellow is hi vis no matter the weather. The visibility of light colors, bright silvers and whites could debated, but I think most agree they are better than darks for visibility. Bright colors that aren't dayglo/hi-vis... say I had a bright royal blue jacket, for example, I think would be better than any kind of gray or silver, I dunno about white.

Lots of debating, I suppose.

[JHScoot]

Thank you for the helpful answer, Luna.

[LunaP]

Thank you for the helpful answer, Luna.

Um... sorry?

[JHScoot]

No, I am serious. As opposed to the very short one above your own which was not, really.

I think I will expand my helmet collection now that I found one I like. And allow some brighter colors in. I do like white. And yes, I must admit I was leaving home early one morning and a rider on a cruiser MC entered the empty road in front of me. He had a passenger, black bike, black gear. BUT....white helmets on both. Both of their heads stuck out like a beacon in the night.

Also just a gentle reminder to all....never assume THEY see you just because we are dressed up like rainbows. THEY don't.

[LunaP]

No, I am serious. As opposed to the very short one above your own which was not, really.

I think I will expand my helmet collection now that I found one I like. And allow some brighter colors in. I do like white. And yes, I must admit I was leaving home early one morning and a rider on a cruiser MC entered the empty road in front of me. He had a passenger, black bike, black gear. BUT....white helmets on both. Both of their heads stuck out like a beacon in the night.

Also just a gentle reminder to all....never assume THEY see you just because we are dressed up like rainbows. THEY don't.

Here, here! Sorry for the misread

Yeah, I looked through the Sparx site really quick (was very turned off that some dude was trying to talk to me the whole time...) and through the pics on Amazon, I like a lot of their graphics a little better than Scorpion's, I have to admit. I didn't see a modular FF though... I feel like I have to go modular when I finally grab myself a full face.

[JHScoot]

No, I am serious. As opposed to the very short one above your own which was not, really.

I think I will expand my helmet collection now that I found one I like. And allow some brighter colors in. I do like white. And yes, I must admit I was leaving home early one morning and a rider on a cruiser MC entered the empty road in front of me. He had a passenger, black bike, black gear. BUT....white helmets on both. Both of their heads stuck out like a beacon in the night.

Also just a gentle reminder to all....never assume THEY see you just because we are dressed up like rainbows. THEY don't.

Here, here! Sorry for the misread

Yeah, I looked through the Sparx site really quick (was very turned off that some dude was trying to talk to me the whole time...) and through the pics on Amazon, I like a lot of their graphics a little better than Scorpion's, I have to admit. I didn't see a modular FF though... I feel like I have to go modular when I finally grab myself a full face.

Yeah they are good helmets. But now that others have been mentioned I see others are right there between the $120-$150 range that are pretty darn good. Like the Scorpion.

When I first started riding I was on a tighter budget, not riding as often. I went through a few low buck helmets, none of which were very comfy or feature laden. So having a bit more funds now I went looking "up market" and worked my way down. Show me s $400+ helmet that only get's to work once and I will pass, thank you very much.

I am pretty sure at that point it may very well be about style, graphics, fashion, and folks who care about brand image. And I just say that based on this new SparX I have. It's comfy, well ventilated, nice paint design, lightweight, and well padded. The shield vents are AWESOME and make a big difference.

Wonder who else has them on or for their helmets? It's a great feature imo.

But you know Luna, even with a bit more cash in pocket I am still a "why pay more" and "get the most for my money" kind of guy. And "good enough." So, I would rather have three or four helmets like a SparX for the price of one....w/e they are? The upmarket things? Nice as they are. Some are downright opulent

My next ones, I already have chosen. So, I guess I have found my "brand"




And I want this 3/4. Been meaning to get a 3/4, anyway.

[jmazza]

No, I am serious. As opposed to the very short one above your own which was not, really.

Sorry JH, but quite honestly I thought it was a bit of a ridiculous question. As others have pointed you, you having been posting a lot and a decent amount of it seems very off the cuff, or intentionally confusing (sort of like your helmet review thread that wasn't a review at all until about halfway down). So I didn't think you were really looking for a serious answer. I apologize.

If we rode on the surface of the sun, against a yellow, orange and red background, I suppose black could be hi-viz. But the background against which your helmet is seen is full of dark colors- other cars, buildings, trees, etc., no matter how sunny the day. Also, black absorbs, rather than reflects, light. So the amount of sunlight wouldn't matter. I started with a black helmet and switched to a silver and then a white. I too can confirm that a white helmet sticks out and gives your much greater visibility than black or silver. I'm sure a hi-viz orange or yellow would do so even more.

[JHScoot]

No, I am serious. As opposed to the very short one above your own which was not, really.

Sorry JH, but quite honestly I thought it was a bit of a ridiculous question. As others have pointed you, you having been posting a lot and a decent amount of it seems very off the cuff, or intentionally confusing (sort of like your helmet review thread that wasn't a review at all until about halfway down). So I didn't think you were really looking for a serious answer. I apologize.

If we rode on the surface of the sun, against a yellow, orange and red background, I suppose black could be hi-viz. But the background against which your helmet is seen is full of dark colors- other cars, buildings, trees, etc., no matter how sunny the day. Also, black absorbs, rather than reflects, light. So the amount of sunlight wouldn't matter. I started with a black helmet and switched to a silver and then a white. I too can confirm that a white helmet sticks out and gives your much greater visibility than black or silver. I'm sure a hi-viz orange or yellow would do so even more.

Thank you, jmazza. Much appreciated. And my posting style has changed back to its usual, old and friendly way. I am even using capitals and periods.

Bottom line, unless "in person" I don't come off well sometimes regarding my blurbs. And sometimes not even in person.

I am far too old and mature for nonsense. Including spreading some across the board, as some take it the wrong way and sure....stepping back and reading some of my more irreverent posts I to think "wtf was that why did you post that."

I am youthful (if not young) and carefree. But on the internet that can translate to immature and stupid if posting off hand. Especially to those here who take things more seriously.

So, no more irreverence from me. I am now a straight shooter once more

Thank you for your post. And yeah I really did think black on a sunny day was more hi-vis lol. Like this:

[Maximus53]

I went helmet shopping today and I am sure you are all on the edge of your seat wanting to know what I ended up with.... ok... maybe not, but my head shape pushed me in the direction of the Scorpion EXO-400 and i went for the one in Silver.

Now I get to break the good news to my GF!

How do the Sparx helmets fit compared to other brands? I like the look of them, but couldn't find any local dealers.

[jmazza]

I went helmet shopping today and I am sure you are all on the edge of your seat wanting to know what I ended up with.... ok... maybe not, but my head shape pushed me in the direction of the Scorpion EXO-400 and i went for the one in Silver.

GREAT choice. I was in an accident with an EXO-400 where I hit my head quite hard on the median and it performed incredibly. Very comfortable, fairly quiet, and very protective helmet.

[Stormswift]

I am convinced that unless I get on a plane and do my helmet shopping in Europe I am doomed to wearing uncomfortable helmets. My problem is that I need a helmet that is wide at the temples. Have not found one yet
Here in US.

[LunaP]

I am convinced that unless I get on a plane and do my helmet shopping in Europe I am doomed to wearing uncomfortable helmets. My problem is that I need a helmet that is wide at the temples. Have not found one yet
Here in US.

This was Lokky's problem as well!! Looking at him you can't tell at all, but he wears a 2 or 3XL helmet size, and still has problems with most brands around his ears and temples because of how wide his head is.

The only FF helmet he found that fit him was the EXO 900 modular, in a 3XL, and he really likes it. Have you tried some of the Scorpion models, or the 900?

He also has a Ace Transit 3/4 by Z1R that he likes and fits him pretty well- he's switched back to it for the summer, he's a pansy when it comes to heat hehe.


And JH- I'm a bargain shopper through and through. Even if I won the lottery I would still shop off the clearance racks... it's just how I grew up. I can't stand paying full price for anything if I don't have to... even though I'm a big Scorpion fan, I wouldn't/can't afford to pay full price for one of their helmets, especially a fancier one. Lokky's EXO 900 was $300 or so; but we bought it in store on the spot instead of going home and finding it online so we could support a local business and we could have it right away... it's a newer model modular helmet and modulars aren't very cheap anyway, and he was prepared to drop about that much on a GOOD FF that fit him since he'd been having such trouble finding one, and it served him well over the winter.

Those Sparx helmet you found sound like they have some pretty superior venting systems, though... I'm curious about how it compares to other brands like Scorpion and Z1R and Shoei, etc.

It's one of their very basic models, but this is the girly EXO 200 I bought... I'm still kinda doing a happy dance about the bargain I got on it. It mustve literally been the last one they had because Medium was the only size available, and the entry for it disappeared from the site after my order processed

[JHScoot]

How do the Sparx helmets fit compared to other brands? I like the look of them, but couldn't find any local dealers.

Well I have limited experience with helmets but from the fit I would say it's as others here have said: maybe not for a wide(r) head. I have a narrow(ish) shaped head and it is snug, but imo appropriately so. I felt some strain on some pressure points my first few rides. But as you know these things start to conform after a bit. I would say now it is somewhat ideal.

I put on my XXL (the SparX is XL) and it didn't feel as snug, but still fit. Which is a funny thing about these things. I have worn a L, XXL, and now an XL FF. A cheapy HAWK, a KBC, and now this one. ALL have "fit" with the large being too tight, the XXL being too wiggly, and now the XL hit the sweet spot. A medium will not go on my head, however.

Some say the size chart at the SparX site is dead accurate. Others say order a size larger? All I know is I have found a brand that fits me well and after all this convo about how hard it is to fit various helmets I am going to stick with it! My goodness....

Those Sparx helmet you found sound like they have some pretty superior venting systems, though... I'm curious about how it compares to other brands like Scorpion and Z1R and Shoei, etc.

The venting system is something I am impressed with. I can feel the air swirling around in the helmet, which is nice. This is with all vents open which is how I usually ride. The weather here has been warm so I haven;t closed them all up yet. The vents on top of the helmet are passive, however. So they are always open.

I am so impressed with the face shield "brow" vents. I must admit to never seeing that before, and they work great. Lot's of nice air comes through. And the closures snap with a nice, firm click. Not flimsy at all. That along with an excellent chin / mouth vent which directs air upward onto the shield and a nose guard that keeps your breath under wraps, keeps the shield clear at all times. I took a deep breath the other night while riding (a "mouther") and the shield fogged up quickly. I thought 'darn it!' But before I even had a chance to lift the shield the fog was gone! So I took another deep breath and same deal happened. That was nice.

I honestly don't think I would want to wear a FF helmet now without those sheild vents. It's just a really nice and effective feature that works well a couple ways. To help cool and defog.

[bigbropgo]

just buy a helmet so ugly no one will want to look at it.

[LunaP]

Those are impressively ugly, Bro.

[bigbropgo]

I know right. I'd rock the clown one.....maybe. at least that one is an icon.

[ericalm]

I am convinced that unless I get on a plane and do my helmet shopping in Europe I am doomed to wearing uncomfortable helmets. My problem is that I need a helmet that is wide at the temples. Have not found one yet
Here in US.

It takes a lot of trying on, And more trying on. And even more. There is a wide range of shapes out there but it's hard to find them. At most, a decent size shop will carry maybe four lines. The large shops may have more, but often it's just more styles and variations among four brands.

One of the reasons I got to the International Motorcycle show every year is to try on and size helmets. My first year, I tried on DOZENS. Now I know that some just will not fit at all no matter how much I like them (Nolan full face and modular, AGV full face).

I've now bought the same helmet twice. It fits. I'm sticking with it!

[black sunshine]

i love my helmet! i wear it ALL THE TIME: