NYT just reported that Advanced Carbon Composites's helmets that are made in China and India are not safe. If you have their helmet, you should read this recall article: [coffee]
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/28/motorcycle-helmet-maker-forced-to-end-production/ (http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/28/motorcycle-helmet-maker-forced-to-end-production/)
Quote from: CDawg on April 29, 2010, 05:59:07 AM
NYT just reported that Advanced Carbon Composites's helmets that are made in China and India are not safe. If you have their helmet, you should read this recall article: [coffee]
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/28/motorcycle-helmet-maker-forced-to-end-production/ (http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/28/motorcycle-helmet-maker-forced-to-end-production/)
Um...their helmets were made in the US and they advertised to not trust other makers' helmets made overseas.
From the times
"On its Web site, the motorcycle helmet manufacturer Advanced Carbon Composites warns buyers not to trust helmets made in China or India and instead to buy its American-made models. But the company's helmets have been recalled so many times by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, that the agency has demanded that the company never make another motorcycle helmet."
Reading fail for CDawg, and Comprehension fail for Statler ;D
what'd I miss?
They made helmets here that were horrible.
Quote from: Statler on April 29, 2010, 06:29:55 AM
what'd I miss?
Exactly ;D
Well really nothing... but I like pulling your leg.
this is why i stick with the big names when my butt (or head) is on the line... Shoei's ruthless japanese efficiency is keeping my cranium safe.
Looks like they are know marketing those "helmets" to white water rafters. [bang]
Quote from: corey on April 29, 2010, 07:20:05 AM
this is why i stick with the big names when my butt (or head) is on the line... Shoei's ruthless japanese efficiency is keeping my cranium safe.
Wait till they become another Toyota!
Test have shown, you dont need name brand to protect your nogging. Those upper range helmets generally just weigh less, and have more exotic materials to either a) again weigh less, or b) be more comfortable inside the helmet (softer fabrics) or c) quieter d) flow more air.
Scoprion EXO helmets rated just as high as Shoeis or Arais in Sharps independent testing.
Quote from: He Man on April 29, 2010, 11:35:09 AM
Wait till they become another Toyota!
Test have shown, you dont need name brand to protect your nogging. Those upper range helmets generally just weigh less, and have more exotic materials to either a) again weigh less, or b) be more comfortable inside the helmet (softer fabrics) or c) quieter d) flow more air.
Scoprion EXO helmets rated just as high as Shoeis or Arais in Sharps independent testing.
100% agree.
I'm a big scorpion supporter. Love my EXO-400. Only reasons i got the Shoei RF-1000 were 1.) lighter 2.) less noise... and 3.)RF-1000's went on SUPER sale at Cycle Gear and i had $200 in gift cards ;D ;D
Quote from: He Man on April 29, 2010, 11:35:09 AM
Test have shown, you dont need name brand to protect your nogging. Those upper range helmets generally just weigh less, and have more exotic materials to either a) again weigh less, or b) be more comfortable inside the helmet (softer fabrics) or c) quieter d) flow more air.
Study also shown that high priced and exclusive items are often associated (perceived) with quality and prestige. Consumers feel better purchasing and using these items. I guess we are all in the same boat here... Ducati and Dainese products do the same job as a Kawasaki or Icon with differences in material, design, etc. But you feel damn good about it when you wear a Dainese jacket, sitting on your Ducati.
It is hard to beat Scorpion helmets. I actually prefer both of them (400 & 700) over my Shoei. They fit my head better. As far as which one protects my noggin better, I don't plan on finding out.
Quote from: psycledelic on April 29, 2010, 10:58:00 PM
It is hard to beat Scorpion helmets. I actually prefer both of them (400 & 700) over my Shoei. They fit my head better. As far as which one protects my noggin better, I don't plan on finding out.
oh ill tell you, they both feel the same. :P
Quote from: He Man on April 30, 2010, 06:20:11 AM
oh ill tell you, they both feel the same. :P
I will take your word for it!
Quote from: Goat_Herder on April 29, 2010, 12:46:39 PM
Study also shown that high priced and exclusive items are often associated (perceived) with quality and prestige. Consumers feel better purchasing and using these items. I guess we are all in the same boat here... Ducati and Dainese products do the same job as a Kawasaki or Icon with differences in material, design, etc. But you feel damn good about it when you wear a Dainese jacket, sitting on your Ducati.
The difference between helmets and gear (i.e. pants and jackets) is that helmets go thru a standardized test process to ensure they're all adeqate...so price does not equate to more protection.
Gear does not (the padding sometimes does, but not the gear). There are subtle, but very important, differences in things like stitching that usually makes the premier brands (like Dainese, Vanson, Held, Aerostitch, etc) superior to lower cost alternatives.
Quote from: He Man on April 29, 2010, 11:35:09 AM
Wait till they become another Toyota!
Test have shown, you dont need name brand to protect your nogging. Those upper range helmets generally just weigh less, and have more exotic materials to either a) again weigh less, or b) be more comfortable inside the helmet (softer fabrics) or c) quieter d) flow more air.
Scoprion EXO helmets rated just as high as Shoeis or Arais in Sharps independent testing.
I don't get it.
Are you really bad at arguing your point or are you sarcastically illustrating why most of us choose to spend more on a decent helmet?