Arai alternatives

[nicklucey]

Howdy,

Struggling to find a comfortable helmet, the forehead burn I get with my HJC hasn't improved with time, and the only one I can find that seems to be the right shape is an arai axcess 2

Has anyone with an arai shaped head found other brands that are a similar shape bit lower cost?

Tried loads on, and now at the point where I would need to travel further afield to try some different brands

[Furiae]

Not familliar with either HJC and Arai but is the padding on the front replaceable? if so you can ask the manufacturer for a thinner size of padding and put some kind of gel cushion on.

[nicklucey]

Yeah tried that route, it already has the thinnest available for the shell size unfortunately, thanks for the suggestion though

[Furiae]

Sorry to hear that. I snot even going a size up a possibility?

[nicklucey]

Pretty sure it's shape that's the issue

[Stu]

And what's the issue with getting the arai

[nicklucey]

And what's the issue with getting the arai

Only the cost, if I can find something similar shape that's a bit more afforable that would be great, if not I'll probably end up buying the arai

[Stu]

what price do you put on your head?

I have an Arai chaser and its a great helmet but after 7 years I think I need a new one! it cost me £250 so about £35 a year I can't complain at that

The wife has a Axces and that too was £250 and its a really decent helmet

Personally I would pay the money you won't regret it

Not sure what pricing you have seen but you can get a plain one for £250 and reps for £300

if you are thinking of visiting the NEC bike show you could get one there cheaper too

[nicklucey]

Does the extra cash equal extra safety though? Feel like a big part of the cost goes towards the logo.

Thanks for the advice though and you're right it's not a huge amount of money to protect your head, it is however just about the right amount to make things a bit tight cash wise on any given month.

[Stu]

fit is more important than anything and if the Arai fits right compared to others then yes that extra money is worth it!

Arai is a quality brand you aren't just paying for the name

[Mr Fro]

fit is more important than anything and if the Arai fits right compared to others then yes that extra money is worth it!

Arai is a quality brand you aren't just paying for the name

I agree strongly with this. I tried getting away with an ill fitting helmet once and it was a real pain - it cut in to my bonce and rattled around - all to save a few quid.

If you shop around you can often find last year's model at a decent price. Helmet city and sports bike shop often stick stuff at silly prices to move them on.

[mckellar]

I got the axcess 2 helmet for £199.00 last week on a website - firecrest.

They have a store about 5 minutes from me and the woman in there did a full fitting for me. An excellent price for that helmet. it should have been nearer £300.00