SHARP helmet testing results

Mort · 04-07-2008, 07:46 AM

New helmet test ratings here : HERE

May be of interest if yer in the market for a new lid.

danksy · 04-07-2008, 08:46 AM

I was please to see mine had 4 stars (Shark RSi)

But did a search to find the cheapest 5 star helmet...

SHARP - The Helmet Safety Scheme

£60

Drinks · 04-07-2008, 09:05 AM

Well my new lid only got 3 stars

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Shoei XR-1000, but considering I want it for the atom not a bike I'm probably not doing myself any favours by using the wrong type of helmet anyway. Why are car helmets so uncomfortable? Or is my head the wrong shape?

mb · 04-07-2008, 10:23 AM

Only 5* Arai is a car helmet which makes you wonder a bit...

Mort · 04-07-2008, 10:34 AM

yep... my Arai scored 3 stars

Anyone know what the stars actually mean ? The site isn't clear on this at all.

mb · 04-07-2008, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mort

yep... my Arai scored 3 stars

Anyone know what the stars actually mean ? The site isn't clear on this at all.

The more I look at the site the more I wonder - it seems some part of the govt has decided that whatever standards are in place aren't enough & so has invented/adapted its own

Another example of either a) good intentions by the govt. b) civil servants with nothing to do c) an innate mistrust of other countries abilities to set a standard d) all of the above

Looks like any extra comparison is a good idea & they have tried hard to look at where impacts occur but personally I would prefer to crash in a 3* RX7 than a 5* Laser...

I was looking to replace my (unrated) AGV (an Italian "last years colours" bargain) with an Arai Chaser so would be interested to see how this fairs but as a long term Arai user (I remember paying 199 for an Arai in 1985 !) I think my mind is just about made up...

pingpongpo · 16-07-2008, 05:47 PM

I think this is covered in this months 'Ride' magazine which I looked at in my local ASDA this afternoon. It details all the tests etc as well as comparing the tests against the American equivalent.

mb · 03-08-2008, 05:11 PM

Well bought my Arai chaser (a last year's colours bargain as usual...) at the weekend & it feels great to be back in an Arai ! That said I really don't know what they are up to with their visor change system which seems rather awkward to say the least ! The worst aspect is the visor seems to rely upon the side pods to keep it attached to the helmet so I just hope I don't manage to break them whilst getting cross with the visor change mechanism !

Still would rather ride & or crash in an Arai than anything else - guess I must have an Arai shaped head !

DukeDesmo · 03-08-2008, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mb

The more I look at the site the more I wonder - it seems some part of the govt has decided that whatever standards are in place aren't enough & so has invented/adapted its own

Another example of either a) good intentions by the govt. b) civil servants with nothing to do c) an innate mistrust of other countries abilities to set a standard d) all of the above

Question is do you trust companies like Arai who have many years and millions of pounds worth of R&D, real-world testing, race experience etc or some Nu-labour pencil-necked bottom-inspector?

I know where my money goes (and it ain't on a £60 lid).

Avus_Bub · 03-08-2008, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mb

That said I really don't know what they are up to with their visor change system which seems rather awkward to say the least ! The worst aspect is the visor seems to rely upon the side pods to keep it attached to the helmet so I just hope I don't manage to break them whilst getting cross with the visor change mechanism !

It's the one thing that puts me off Arai. it feels like you're going to break the thing changing visors!!

I'll be getting a new lid at the end of this year. The Shoei X-Spirit has got my vote. It's so light and just oozes quality. The Shoei CX-1 visor system has got to be the best ever too.

I think the grey kagayama and

Yellow Elias look great.

The Elias looks much better in the flesh!

Roll on the shows!!

BUB

04-07-2008, 07:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mort BMW 330d Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Auckland NZ Posts: 1,560	SHARP helmet testing results New helmet test ratings here : HERE May be of interest if yer in the market for a new lid.

04-07-2008, 08:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
danksy Porsche GT3 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: king my diff Posts: 10,131	I was please to see mine had 4 stars (Shark RSi) But did a search to find the cheapest 5 star helmet... SHARP - The Helmet Safety Scheme £60 __________________ The Hack - Black A6 2.0Tdi avant Sline, Bose, ARP, DVD Nav on a "57" For Fun - White and Black Honda CB 600 FA Hornet -(HRC carbon tank protector, Ermax nose screen on order) ona "08"

04-07-2008, 09:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Drinks Mini Cooper S Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 551	Well my new lid only got 3 stars. Shoei XR-1000, but considering I want it for the atom not a bike I'm probably not doing myself any favours by using the wrong type of helmet anyway. Why are car helmets so uncomfortable? Or is my head the wrong shape? __________________ Ariel Atom 245 ordered September '07, the 12 month wait begins! Except now it's 14 months.......15??? In build now!

04-07-2008, 10:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
mb Subaru Impreza WRX Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Southampton Posts: 2,991	Only 5* Arai is a car helmet which makes you wonder a bit...

04-07-2008, 10:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mort BMW 330d Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Auckland NZ Posts: 1,560	yep... my Arai scored 3 stars Anyone know what the stars actually mean ? The site isn't clear on this at all.

16-07-2008, 05:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
pingpongpo TVR 350C Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,310	I think this is covered in this months 'Ride' magazine which I looked at in my local ASDA this afternoon. It details all the tests etc as well as comparing the tests against the American equivalent.

03-08-2008, 05:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
mb Subaru Impreza WRX Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Southampton Posts: 2,991	Well bought my Arai chaser (a last year's colours bargain as usual...) at the weekend & it feels great to be back in an Arai ! That said I really don't know what they are up to with their visor change system which seems rather awkward to say the least ! The worst aspect is the visor seems to rely upon the side pods to keep it attached to the helmet so I just hope I don't manage to break them whilst getting cross with the visor change mechanism ! Still would rather ride & or crash in an Arai than anything else - guess I must have an Arai shaped head !