Shark Helmets?

[Mr. Horse]

They're fantastic helmets, but they really, really restrict peripheral vision. I loved my RSX, it fit great, loved the helmet, but felt like i was riding through a TV screen.

AFAIK, that's mainly due to ECE22 test procedures vs. Snell. Snell requires a shell that can take two pointed impacts in the same point, on the top, but ECE22 has nine single impacts all over the shell, with I think two on the chin bar.

That means Snell shells are made thicker and heavier, but ECE22 shells have wider chin bars, which means a smaller viewport. Compare Arai & Shoei Snell helmets vs. Shark, Suomy or AGV ECE22 models, and usually the Snells have larger ports.

My RSR2 works fine for me, YMMV.

 

[propaganda]

Heard of it

Never tried it out

 

[R6UCD]

They work hard on safety features and that 3mm shield is awesome. I have a Shark RSX size Small for sale if you want.

Are you still trying to sell our Shark RSX helmet ? With pictures, I'd be interested to inquire. Thanks

 

[islemann]

<snip>Also, at which level (model) do Shark helmets start being made in Thailand? Where are their TOP models made?

I wouldn't condemn a Shark helmet just because it's made in Thailand. The fit and finish of many Thai made products is equal to or better than western manufacturers quality. Thailand is a very sophisticated country in many ways.

Go try one on for size, look carefully at how it's made, then rethink your elitist attitude.