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'Feminine' Helmets for Women
My friend Christina asked me for some recommendations for cute styles of helmets for women. These are the rec's I sent her, all of them are Mid-High End helmets, because as you know, I'm not going to recommend a low end or just any helmet. I know what you're thinking. Why on earth is that helmet almost $600? Is it the flashy graphics? The sparkly paint? Not really. A combination of weight, advanced shell materials, construction and the research/development that went into the helmet. Some like Shoei and Arai are handmade in Japan, not on an assembly line in China.
It's like buying a Honda Civic vs. a Ferrari. They're both cars, but made in an entirely different way, with different functions, features and guidelines. Everything is like that in the world of motorcycle apparel manufacturers. Each company does things a different way, in different countries, using entirely different methods to create a product. Some cost more to make, some cost less. The question is, "What's your head worth"?
Many of the helmets, including Shoei and Icon are on sale at Revzilla right now. The RF1000 is being replaced by the RF1100, as well as the X-11 which is being replaced by the X-12. Arai's Quantum 2 is also being replaced with a new version.
http://www.revzilla.com/womens-motorcycle-helmets?partner_site_id=115
Listed in order of High End to Low End Styles:
1) Suomi "Spec 1R Extreme Flower" $550
colors: varies
2) Arai "Profile Riptide", $567
color shown: Lady
3) Shoei RF 1000 "Flutter", $350
colors: white/pink, blue/white, white/silver
4) Shoei RF 1100 "Sylvan" $450
colors: black-silver, black-pink, white-bronze/brown
colors: white/red, matte dark grey/blue, black/silver
7) Icon "Mainframe Regal" $330
(8) Icon "Bombshell GoGo" $300
colors: black, blue, pink
9) Scorpion EXO-700 "Black Dahlia" $220
colors: black, white
Arai and Shoei Helmets on Sale
Arai's and Shoei's never go on sale, but Revzilla is having a blowout on select styles: Quantum 2's: http://www.revzilla.com/arai-quantum-2-helmets?partner_site_id=115
For less than $400!! Perfect for those of you have a small, round head shape, and smaller from front to back.
Multiple Shoei's on Closeout: http://www.revzilla.com/shoei-closeout-helmets?partner_site_id=115
Perfect for those of you with oval/egg shapes, and shorter from ear to ear. RF1000's for less than $400!! And a couple under $300! Insane.
Arai, Helmets + Fit
Please watch this awesome video with Jay Leno and Bruce Porter regarding proper helmet fit. Bruce Porter has worked with Arai for many years and has extensive knowledge on helmets and is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet!
I was lucky enough to meet with him at the Chicago Motorcycle Show last weekend. He spent 5 minutes with me showing me the easiest way to remove the face shield. I know Arai is notorious for having this system, but when it comes down to purchasing your helmet, Fit has to be the 1st priority. If it doesn't fit you, how's that going to protect you?
The 1st video is Bruce and Jay. The 2nd is an Arai video on youtube demonstrating removal. I also found it much easier to have the helmet in front of you facing Away from you as well, if you're not wearing it when swapping out the visor.
