Modular/flip front helmets

[Curb]

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

The Shark Evoline lids are nice AND for all you cheap skates they can be had for around $300 .

Originally Posted by Mikey

$300 != cheap.

These are actually the only modular helmets that are approved to be ridden with the chin bar up. No other modular is rated for it. I sell about 2 a week at the shop.

As far as price goes they retail for $399, and I have no problem getting that price...for what it offers it is worth every penny!

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by Curb

These are actually the only modular helmets that are approved to be ridden with the chin bar up. No other modular is rated for it. I sell about 2 a week at the shop.

As far as price goes they retail for $399, and I have no problem getting that price...for what it offers it is worth every penny!

From www.webbikeworld.com

[specifically: http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motor...shark-evoline/ ]

Conclusion
The Shark Evoline is an interesting new helmet design that may be welcomed by some motorcycle riders. But in the end, we're not sure the complexity and weight is worth it -- the helmet doesn't seem to have an overwhelming advantage. We don't recall ever wanting to convert a flip-up helmet to an open-face version, but we'll leave that up to the touring riders.

Also, although the Evoline has decent sized ear pockets, installing an intercom system with speakers and a microphone may be problematic, and this issue will affect touring riders most, and they are presumably the target market for the helmet.

vs. http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motor...lmet/nexx-x30/

Conclusion
The Nexx X30 is definitely different and unique. It's good to see a helmet manufacturer pushing the envelope in an industry that generally takes either a conservative or a "follow the leader" approach.

While the styling and the functionality may not be for everyone, the X30 brings a difference that may be relished by others. And it's also wonderful to have such a unique helmet available in North America.

In the past, potential owners would have to source their interesting helmet finds from far away retailers, with all the hassles of shipping costs, language barriers and parts and service issues. Not to mention potential DOT safety standard problems.

I very much like the X30; it's comfortable, great-looking and surely gives me a unique look!

[Amber Lamps]

Helmet Fight!!!

Oh yea? Well is your lid Snell approved because the Shark is ECE certified...nyahh !i

[derf]

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

Helmet Fight!!!

Oh yea? Well is your lid Snell approved because the Shark is ECE certified...nyahh !i

Nobody wants to see you in a helmet fight.



Seriously those helmets look cool, the Nolan Air, NEXX and the evoline are definately neeto cool beans helmets, but they just look a little too much out there for me. I was looking at something more simple that I can flip up on hot days or when I'm just sitting there. I really dont need all those crazy features that are cool, but I would never use.

I think I'm back where I started with the HJC, Scorpion, or Nolan traditional flip front helmets. In fact the scorpion is at the top of my list because tehy fit much better than most other helmets I have worn, although I havnt yet tried on the HJC or nolan modulars