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In my near future is a motorcycle course so I can commute effectively on my spouse's scooter and eventually work up to an airhead-- no high speed or distance touring.   Also, I plan to do an HPDE next year, which requires SNELL 2010.  Is there a "do all" helmet you'd recommend that would satisfy both needs?   

 

Thanks. 

 

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Arai and Shoei are two of the best brands of helmets. They are on the expensive side. Scorpion is a good brand with lots of feature. I used to have Arai for a long time. Loved it. It is very light weight and comfortable. When it got old I switched to Scorpion. A bit heavier, som cool features like internal dark flip screen. 

 

Go to  a store and try them all on. And have it on your head for a while. You will find pressure points fast. 

 

Btw, different models from the same manufacturer will have different shapes. Try as many as you can. 

 

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the challenge is finding one that is certified for both uses.  snell SA is car cert.  snell MA is motorcycle.  some car clubs accept MA cert, others do not.  most moto helmets are DOT rated. not many are snell.

 

car helmets do not make good moto helmets.   LOUD.  

 

moto helmets quieter, fit better, more visor features.

 

I have a series of each to feed both habits.  auto helmets all Bell.  moto helmets all Shoei.

 

brand not as important as fit.  like shoes, different brands are shaped different internally and fit different shaped heads.  try a bunch on...you will see what i mean.

 

for both applications..GET A FULL FACE HELMET.  do not bother with 3/4 or open face helmets or ones without eye shield.....unless you don't care about your chin, face or eyes.

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Great input, Marshall, thanks.  I've been using my wife's full face, and came to prefer it even though initially it felt like overkill.   I think I'm probably looking at 2 helmets in the long run. 

 

 

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