Wiki Helmets

Amber Lamps · 12-31-2008, 09:16 AM

SURPRISE!!! I considered WiKi last year for the photochromatic lens but went with the Akuma instead. Besides,the helmets are basically KBC helmets and I don't like KBC's fit. Also,WiKi doesn't even pretend to manufacture lids,they are using the sale of the helmets to promote their shield. In fact,as I understand it,the SHIELD costs well over $100 leaving the helmet in the under $100 range.....

I definitely want a color change shield but the problem has always been longevity. They just don't last! No one can seem to manufacture one that'll last more than a year or so.

Dave · 12-31-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

SURPRISE!!! I considered WiKi last year for the photochromatic lens but went with the Akuma instead. Besides,the helmets are basically KBC helmets and I don't like KBC's fit. Also,WiKi doesn't even pretend to manufacture lids,they are using the sale of the helmets to promote their shield. In fact,as I understand it,the SHIELD costs well over $100 leaving the helmet in the under $100 range.....

I definitely want a color change shield but the problem has always been longevity. They just don't last! No one can seem to manufacture one that'll last more than a year or so.

i kinda surprised you didnt get one anyway since we all know you are a lid whore

Amber Lamps · 12-31-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

i kinda surprised you didnt get one anyway since we all know you are a lid whore

Yea I called them and they just didn't seem all that interested in selling a helmet,you know? Besides,I didn't want an all black lid and the other one is kinda ummm....you know?

Trip · 12-31-2008, 09:18 AM

snell sucks ass...

smileyman · 12-31-2008, 09:30 AM

Great review Thanks Ambly! I love the photochromatic idea. I wish someone would perfect the product. But even at that for street or touring it is real cool. I am looking at the Wiki or one of the other brands that offers teh drop down smoke lenses inside the clear sheild...

Dnyce · 01-01-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Amblyopic

Why if no Snell you can't use?

They're DOT and ECE....

I've read over and over the differences between the ECE and Snell tests.... Here, read up a lil' yourself. I dig the ECE rules for testing, Snell testing IMHO doesn't quite make sense.

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Originally Posted by Trip

snell sucks ass...

i've read about the difs between dot, ece, snell as well, but i'm not buying a helmet i cant use at the track...so no snell, no thanks. i'm not a lid whore like tig

i heard way back when, that wiki was gonna make shields for other helmets....guess that never happened.

Amber Lamps · 01-01-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnyce

i've read about the difs between dot, ece, snell as well, but i'm not buying a helmet i cant use at the track...so no snell, no thanks. i'm not a lid whore like tig

i heard way back when, that wiki was gonna make shields for other helmets....guess that never happened.

Yea I'm done with all of these "start-up" helmet companies... Akuma still hasn't come out with either their photochromatic or their T.O.D. visor...

Now thet are coming out with this...supposedly...http://akumahelmets.com/products_gator-glass.php

Dave · 01-01-2009, 06:22 PM

glowy?

Lamnidae · 01-02-2009, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dnyce

i've read about the difs between dot, ece, snell as well, but i'm not buying a helmet i cant use at the track...so no snell, no thanks. i'm not a lid whore like tig

i heard way back when, that wiki was gonna make shields for other helmets....guess that never happened.

Ahhhh didn't realise that was the case w/ Snell.

Yeah they were supposed to, and I asked, they said they were still trying to work out some deals between the other manufacturers.

Oh and the whole "shield won't last a year." That's about how often I go thru shields, w/ all the rocks and stuff that get kicked up on the roads it scratches 'em up pretty good and pretty quick.

Amber Lamps · 01-02-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Amblyopic

Ahhhh didn't realise that was the case w/ Snell.

Yeah they were supposed to, and I asked, they said they were still trying to work out some deals between the other manufacturers.

Oh and the whole "shield won't last a year." That's about how often I go thru shields, w/ all the rocks and stuff that get kicked up on the roads it scratches 'em up pretty good and pretty quick.

Heck,you should be happy then. I had the same bitch with Arai and their $70 iridium shield that scratched 5 min after install

12-31-2008, 09:30 AM	#5
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Great review Thanks Ambly! I love the photochromatic idea. I wish someone would perfect the product. But even at that for street or touring it is real cool. I am looking at the Wiki or one of the other brands that offers teh drop down smoke lenses inside the clear sheild... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

01-01-2009, 06:22 PM	#8
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	glowy? __________________ TWF Post whore #6

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12-31-2008, 09:16 AM	#1
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	SURPRISE!!! I considered WiKi last year for the photochromatic lens but went with the Akuma instead. Besides,the helmets are basically KBC helmets and I don't like KBC's fit. Also,WiKi doesn't even pretend to manufacture lids,they are using the sale of the helmets to promote their shield. In fact,as I understand it,the SHIELD costs well over $100 leaving the helmet in the under $100 range..... I definitely want a color change shield but the problem has always been longevity. They just don't last! No one can seem to manufacture one that'll last more than a year or so.