flip front helmets

[jape]

I haven't checked with the vendor about DOT or ADR yet but this looks like a neat helmet. I like full face but they are a pain when adjusting sunnies, scarf, eating, drinking, talking, anything really!

I wonder though about the strength of flip-front helmets in a crash. Can't be as strong as a fixed full-face. Any thoughts?

M228.jpg
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Matt-Black-Fli...item19c37b58a5

[barnone]

jape,
Good news on the safety of modular helmets. (Snell labs checks the safety of chin bars and DOT does not).
See:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/zeus-.../zeus-zs-3000/
The Zeus ZS-3000: First Flip-up Helmet to Meet Snell 2005 Safety Standards!
Summary
The Zeus ZS-3000 has excellent quality, a solid-feeling helmet shell and a comfortable liner that is removable and washable. The helmet is also convertible to an open-face style; and, best of all, the ZS-3000 is currently Snell approval in the small shell size (XS to M).
The helmets are also available in a wide array of colors and graphics not often seen on a flip-up. Combine that with some of the lowest prices around for a flip-up helmet and our prediction is that Zeus won't be able to make these fast enough!

EDIT: Zeus ZS-3000 only available in size XS, S, M

WTF?

[jape]

Dammit, as some have remarked, I have a big head ... XL in fact.
I have sent a query to vendor (in China as usual) asking about compliance with DOT, ECE 22.05 (Europe and UK), or AS 1698 (Australia) motorcycle helmet safety standards. Apparently AS is best because it tests all batches of helmet somehow, while DOT is just a random testing and ECE is tested for two knocks but not so hard as the AS! Will post what they say.
Thanks Vince.

[Gardo]

i've seen alot of the Old guys up here in their modular helmets and often remarked how comfortable they are on their scooters and touring bikes

[jape]

Well I'm nearly an official 'Old Guy', 60 in a month so I wouldn't mind being comfortable like the 'road cruisers'. They probably all lived good lives and saved their money and got Shoei. Me, well lets just say $100 is a stretch so cheap Chinese is fine if it meets standards. Can't ride much at the moment so I am planning ahead looking at such things as this helmet and some proper mc boots.

[slabo]

andre555 can you see this? Please show us your Nolan. Has a detachable chin bar instead of the bulky looking flip cover.

[humanbeing]

... compliance with DOT, ECE 22.05 (Europe and UK), or AS 1698 (Australia) motorcycle helmet safety standards...

How about Zeus ZS508W?

[alonzomerrill]

I haven't checked with the vendor about DOT or ADR yet but this looks like a neat helmet. I like full face but they are a pain when adjusting sunnies, scarf, eating, drinking, talking, anything really!

I wonder though about the strength of flip-front helmets in a crash. Can't be as strong as a fixed full-face. Any thoughts?

M228.jpg
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Matt-Black-Fli...item19c37b58a5

As per my think full face helmet is the best for everyone because it is a very strong. If you want to other half open face helmet then it will not protect you against a big accident. You should adjust with full face helmet, if you want to full protection. Which type of helmets are you using now?

[TB-Racing]

G'Day,

After testing a Schuberth C3 flip-helmet for two days in various conditions and speeds, bought one today, my first flip-helmet......

Schuberth C3 with SRC Blue-Tooth System
http://www.schuberth.com/en/motorcycle/c3.html
http://www.schuberth.com/en/motorcycle/src.html

They are available through the official China importer based in Shanghai: http://www.adrenaline-asia.net

[Zorge]

Congrats! You are not naive, you know what is a gooooood helmet.