Cheapest deal I could find while looking for the lowest price on the Raw models.
Limited sizes and models - XS to M mostly
Free shipping over $50
And some of the models have a four star ratings by sharp
Sydney City motorcycles too have a 50% clearance on few models which starts @ $99+$10 shipping http://shop.sydneycitymotorcycles.com.au/Listing/Category/?c…
$200+ for the entry level models
Man your timing's incredible - just finished a 15 minute search on quiet helmets.
Protip: I recommend you try on a Shark helmet, or even a friend's Shark helmet before you buy.
Helmet shapes vary from brand to brand, so if your skull is an oval shape and the helmet shell is round, it won't fit. If you buy an on-sale helmet because you're an Ozbargainer, and it doesn't fit, prepare for the worst ever headaches.
Seconding this. Everyone's head is different so you need to find one that suits you. Unfortunately for me, the only ones that fit me well are Arai. If you're buying your first helmet, please got to a store first and have someone assist you in finding a good fit.
Agreed.
I have one of the shark helmets and when going to try on different models the sizes are all different between models but same brand
Once you pass the ~$400 mark on helmets, the safety ratings are the same or very similar from helmet to helmet. Everything above that price band, you're paying for extras, whether it's ultra-soft comfort padding, light-weight materials to bring the total weight down, tinted visor sets, interior Bluetooth/mics, or the brand name.
Buy SHOEI if SHOEI fits your head and it feels comfortable to you. Don't buy SHOEI because someone at the store says you'll die if you don't.
Disagree.
Yes some of the high end Shoei have the highest crash test ratings, but I struggled to find a good fit so went for a similar rated HJC instead.
Most important is good fit and good crash test ratings.
Pfffttt…nice one assface…Shark are fine. 10 hrs ago Shoei may have ruled supreme…These days it is a LOT closer
The highest rated helmet helmet on crash.org.au is a Shark helmet - it scored 78.98/100. Or you could buy your '$700+ helmet from SHOEI' - like the Shoei Neotec, which only scored 55.93/100.
According to the sharp ratings, the most prolific helmet brand in the survey is Shark with 24 helmets and all but one scored four or more stars, making it the safest, statistically.
Don't use price to judge how safe a helmet is - I would have thought any ozbargain user would know that.
In case if you want to check the ratings.
Nb : Not all models are included
sharp.dft.gov.uk
Or check the more rigorous Aussie ratings at crash.org.au
Shoei - large skulls + the interior padding can be replaced for tighter fitting
Arai - pinheads
Shark - you will probably be better off trying on in store ,
and you may come across a better deal.
Beware of the base models with the big brand name.
Arai's can also change the interior padding for a better fit. XS and S / M and L share the same shell size so you can swap the padding to go up or down a size (can't go from S to M)
Bigger shell also means more padding .
Sharks a middle of the road helmet, but this is a good deal if you can find something that fits you well.
Just get the best you can afford.
Personally I bought clearance stock xr1100 Shoei for $525 ,
with some design on it.
Ended up picking up a Speed-R for $150. Great price. Shark helmets fit me well. Thanks for posting.
Which one is best for bank robberies?
Kevlar
or
you could try putting a letterbox on your head ,
like those guys ,
who did that thing ,
back when
Geez - you gotta let that one go, it was a long time ago now!
How much are they normally?