Arai Axces

[dimmers]

got hold of this helmet for free (long story why, so won't post here).

my previous Arai was the condor model, which is now discontinued, so this is apparently the replacement model.

comes in black or white, has a pinlock ready visor, nice venting, is very stable at speeds, bit more wind noise than the condor but not really a problem.

overall, really nice helmet, cost £245 in Hein Gericke at the moment, also got a Ride recommends award.

[dimmers]

thought i'd give an update on this helmet after a quite a bit of use.

good points are still

- nice and stable at speeds

- comfortable, can wear it all day no probs.

- doesn't leak in the rain (always a good thing)

- put a pinlock insert in and you're fog free

not so good points

- the padding is not removable

- padding is getting a bit 'old and tired' now after nearly 2 years use

- foam padding just behind the mouth vent is pulling away and has broken, but this may be due to how i carry the lid when off the bike

anyway, Arai now have the Axcess 2 out, which apparently improves upon the Axcess in quite a few areas.

[Tankbag]

Nice review Dimmers taa