Foz Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 thinking of getting one of these but i had never heard of OBSE before, anyone got any experience with these?at £115 its not bad i dont think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korben Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hmmmm... Never heard of mate, but that is a nice looking helmet!!Kinda reminds me of Roof Helmets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foz Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 yh i see what you mean! removable chin guard, sun visor, open face, not bad tbh, people on the HSOCUK (Honda shadow owners club) hwo have on say they cant fault it, i wonder if its on the rating thing yet...sharp is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korben Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Looks like Sharp are testing them and should have results soon.... Personally I would take that result with a big pinch of salt though. They need to work on the testing system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foz Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 fair enough, whys that? cant be bad for a rough guide though can it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 personally i dont think its that good and needs refining,as for that lid, up to you mate, I dont like that style myself and like full face.I really dislike the lift up front ones, they dont pass the existing test when the face is open....cant see the point in em at all.if you buy agv,shoei or arai you know you are safe !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korben Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 fair enough, whys that? cant be bad for a rough guide though can it? The tests are done on parts of the helmet that very rarely actually take a hit in an accident. It's a guide to a certain extent, but not perfect in anyway!! I really dislike the lift up front ones, they dont pass the existing test when the face is open....cant see the point in em at all. I agree... Apparently one good reason is so you can have a ciggie without taking your lid off!! Wind noise is sometimes a problem with lift up fronts as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 pmsl, well when i take up smoking i will buy one then lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_on_a_bike Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 pmsl, well when i take up smoking i will buy one then lol QUITEI think if you're spending £115 on a lid, it's not likely to shatter in to a million pieces on impact or anything so drastic. Is a mean looking thing though foz, i'd have thought better you get an open face, a bandanna and some aviator shades?That helemt would look awesom with a black steetfighter of some kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Open face lid.....no thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foz Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 Bill it is an open face, the front chin guard comes off! bandana and shades already sorted, though it is not aviator style! dont suit me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 my lid http://www.extremebikeqatar.com/osbeimages/file_21.jpgvery good lids IMO had it two years and its been excellent once they passed all the usual tests they decided to shoot this lid with a shot gun from a distance of 1 metre it only marked the outer shell so if someone shoots me i will be fine but as i say OSBE in my opinion are very good i have been looking for a new lid and was just thinking of getting another one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakeatron Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Flip fronts are handy when getting petrol, nipping into the bank, popping to the shops, having a drink, using your mobile etc without taking your lid off.I like my agv longway - but it is quite noisy, and i never ride with the chin guard up.Really like the look of that lid though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foz Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 ive got a caberd trip which is a flip front, i never flip it up! if im stopping for petrol i just take it off lol mainly because most of the places your not allowed to walk in with a helmet on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumilio Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Flip fronts are handy when getting petrol, nipping into the bank, popping to the shops, having a drink, using your mobile etc without taking your lid off.I like my agv longway - but it is quite noisy, and i never ride with the chin guard up.Really like the look of that lid though! Also good for eyeglass wearers like me -much easier to put glasses on than my full face. I'm thinking about replacing my shoei full face lid (raid 2) with their flip front one. I do hear they are noisier at speed though, but with earplugs I don't think it will matter that much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigup Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 according to some sitesit says: Also comes with air tight lining around the ears to give a quiet ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycpr Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 it is the coolest helmet i have ever seen and if i do get a vt600 shadow then will buy one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Flip front helmets are also useful for opening the airway without having to remove the helmet and risk exacerbating a cervical injury.THAT'S why I wear one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigup Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 so has anyone bought one of these yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foz Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 not yet, i dont have a need for it yet as i dont have a bike atm, but when i do get another bike this (or the givi helmet which is similar) will be bought lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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