Interesting lid... anyone have it/used it/etc.?

[Guest]

HJC FS-11

Its a new (I think) lid from HJC and its got an air pump inside to inflate cheek pads etc. for the optimum fit.

As someone who appreciates a nice tight fitting lid, this looks very attractive to me...

...anyone have any experience?

Reminds me of the Reebok pump days!

[Guest]

I have heard of this and I reckon all helmets should be made this way - easy on - easy off and pump up the lining for the perfect fit.

[Guest]

I'm tempted to order one, check it out and send it back if just a gimmick... there are loads of online retailers that allow you to return lids and I have called around local HG and J&S stores and they don't have them in.

[Guest]

Hmmm, certainly a good idea! If it works

[Korben]

Either RiDE or Bike magazine did a report on this.... They went a long the lines of gimmick, but has potential.

[Guest]

I think it does sound a bit gimmicky but if it works, and provides a good fit everytime, thats worth a lot. I've found like most of you I'm guessing that over time the helmet does loosen a bit, especially with heavy use, so any way of ensuring a good fit each time must be good.

[nman1]

Scorpian Helmets do an inflateable cheek pad line. They have them in stock at a dealer near to me. Very light and comfy

http://issuu.com/scorpion/docs/spring20 ... ipBtn=true

[Guest]

Scorpian Helmets do an inflateable cheek pad line. They have them in stock at a dealer near to me. Very light and comfy

http://issuu.com/scorpion/docs/spring20 ... ipBtn=true

 

Just what I was going to add...... so comfy!

[Guest]

inflate to 40 psi, and watch head explode.....

[PhatDad]

I'm surprised this hasn't been implemented years ago. My american football helmets have had them for at least 15 years maybe longer.

[chiz]

I was speaking to the gaffer at a bike gear shop near me (who sells the Scorpion 'pump-up' lids) he reckons there a gimmick, too much to go wrong and too expensive to fix.

Also if something packs in mid ride you'll be left with an ill-fitting helmet until you can get home.

[fazerboy]

and also,if your head gets bigger or smaller,you wouldnt have to buy another lid,another reason why i dont think they would be any good

[urbanmark]

My mrs has a pump up helmet.........

[fazerboy]

im sure she does

[urbanmark]

INNUENDO FAIL

[fazerboy]

EPIC FAIL