Advice Needed - New Helmet

[GirlBiker]

Hey all, I'm getting back in the saddle after a few years off. I decided to stop lurking and join in. I've been doing a bit of research for a new helmet and came across this guide: https://bikerrated.com/sharp-5-star-rated-helmets/ - do you guys worry about SHARP ratings? I seem to remember an ACU sticker was all you needed when I last bought a lid but should I get a 5-star rated one this time?

[Bender]

Depends on where your drawing the line on trusting sharp, I doubt I would buy a one that had 1 or 2 star rating, make sure you buy from a reputable dealer as more fakes are making it into circulation these days.

[xMachina]

As bender says, I wouldn't buy a 1 or 2 star rated either, but equally I'm not convinced the tests are particularly good. Lots of the big manufacturers don't get 5 stars yet off-brand plastic ones do. There has been criticism that the tests are flawed from the start so i tend to go with bigger manufacturers who will have done their own testing, research, and development.

[dynax]

Personally i think a properly fitting helmet is more important than relying on some kind of half assed rating guide

[Six30]

Yes a Helmet should fit nice and snug , try a few , make sure it doesn't feel to tight

[geofferz]

Hey all, I'm getting back in the saddle after a few years off. I decided to stop lurking and join in. I've been doing a bit of research for a new helmet and came across this guide: https://bikerrated.com/sharp-5-star-rated-helmets/ - do you guys worry about SHARP ratings? I seem to remember an ACU sticker was all you needed when I last bought a lid but should I get a 5-star rated one this time?

 

Acu is needed for race tracks usually

[Marino]

Think that sportsbike shop offers helmet testing, if u are nearby one of their shops it is not bad idea to test few helmets

[skyrider]

Hey all, I'm getting back in the saddle after a few years off. I decided to stop lurking and join in. I've been doing a bit of research for a new helmet and came across this guide: https://bikerrated.com/sharp-5-star-rated-helmets/ - do you guys worry about SHARP ratings? I seem to remember an ACU sticker was all you needed when I last bought a lid but should I get a 5-star rated one this time?

 

Acu is needed for race tracks usually

i reckon if they are good enough for racing they are good enough for anybody

[Guest]

What you buy should be determined by what shape head you have.

Years ago it tended to be you were either an Arai or a Shoei head.......now the lines have got blurred between them a bit.

So you need to need to try out as many brands as you can to see which is the best match to your head.

I was always a Shoei head........and 3 years ago I was going to replace my Shoei with another one. But I tried on a HJC......the fit was virtually identical to the Shoei, had the same safety rating......and was half the price. No brainer really.

Next time round I'll go for another HJC again.

[S-Westerly]

I find my head shape (square) is best fitted by a Schuberth helmet and my current C3 Pro was sold by helmet city with a discount of £150. Good price, good fit and all day comfy.

[Guest]

I find my head shape (square)

 

You're a Forester then?

[S-Westerly]

Fraid not, just have a squarish shaped head.

[skyrider]

funny things are heads i have a suomy shaped head

[S-Westerly]

Exactly. Find a helmet that fits you and then worry about the rest of it. EG I fancied the carbon fibre AGV modular helmet. Tried on the 62-63 cm size and it was huge, far too loose. Went the next size down and closing the chin piece was crushing my jaws into the back of my head - agony. Same ostensible size of 61 cm but Schuberth fitted like a glove. After a 1000 miles it still does. To reiterate - try helmets on before you buy. Don't buy second hand nor off dodgy website. Buy online by all means but from a reputable company. I used Helmet City but actually bought at their store in Cheltenham. Paid the online price as well after I pointed out that my helmet was £150 cheaper on line than in the store.