Check it out at the 7:30 mark. Amazed how it collapsed.
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- Thread starter -Maverick-
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Even when you find the factory making helmets for brand x , when the knock off part starts one of the first things they will work on is foam specs for brand x is this , but we can get cheaper foam, the fabric for brand x is this , but we can get cheaper fabric liners . Brand x insists we use a biaxial fiberglass scrim , but we can use this .
It may say Shoei and share parts and maybe come out of the same mold . But somewhere the Chinese have figured out how to make it look right and cost less.
They will build to whatever quality level you want to pay for , but you have to watch them closely.
The generators that were being sold in Canada two years ago had a CSA sticker on them . But not a real CSA sticker …
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It may say Shoei and share parts and maybe come out of the same mold . But somewhere the Chinese have figured out how to make it look right and cost less.
They will build to whatever quality level you want to pay for , but you have to watch them closely.
The generators that were being sold in Canada two years ago had a CSA sticker on them . But not a real CSA sticker …
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They are masters at reverse-engineering cosmetic replicas only.
Chris-CJ
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"cheap" is not always good!
Chris-CJ
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True.nor is expensive always better
Tho' with protecting your cranium, which option would you take your chances with?
inexpensive and good. As long as they are certified it's features, fit ( comfort) and price. 58 years of riding and never a come off on pavement ...I used to ride aggressively and wear a Bell star. I ride very conservatively and wear a Shark EVOline 3, I was quite happy with a $189 AFX 55
If I had it in Australia I'd still be using it . I don't buy into for one second just change your helmet every 3 years marketing con.
AFX customer service was excellent when one of the fasteners worked loose on a trip in BC ( always take duct tape ) and they shipped me two to Nanaimo to pick up. I think maybe still the best visor for FoV.
The Evoline3 is not perfect but is certified for both FF and Open face....the AFX was a 3/4 in the testers view.....The chin bar not substantial. The Shark for both.
If I had it in Australia I'd still be using it . I don't buy into for one second just change your helmet every 3 years marketing con.
AFX customer service was excellent when one of the fasteners worked loose on a trip in BC ( always take duct tape ) and they shipped me two to Nanaimo to pick up. I think maybe still the best visor for FoV.
The Evoline3 is not perfect but is certified for both FF and Open face....the AFX was a 3/4 in the testers view.....The chin bar not substantial. The Shark for both.
Not powerless. Just don't or at least limit Chinese purchases and their substandard products. I know it's not easy and it's often tempting but the more disciplined we are at reading the "made in Canada" ect label the better off we're going to be.
Just my 2 cents
I'll get off my soap box now lol
I was more talking about government intervention. As consumers, we can make daily choices that may have some effect over a long period of time. Government could make an instantaneous change that is felt today (but wont).
Most people won't pay 500 when the china version is 100 and actually works 95 percent as well.
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they said that about Japan ....there are sub standard products everywhere and top notch products out of China. Do your homework and make your decision. I'll always support the country I live in products if equal or better within 10% ...tho things like produce I'd really prefer Canada to Mexico mainly due to both shipping costs and "support your local farmer".
Motorcycle gear the forums I think are better than reviews. Too cozy between manufacturers....best is reports from users.
I think most companies recommend changing your helmet after 5 years. I think that is for people that ride all the time. Most helmets today allow you to take out the pads and lining to clean them, but very few people do that. If you do that on a regular basis your helmet should last longer. All the sweat and oils that your head deposits begin to deteriorate the inside of the helmet. Keeping it clean will allow you to wear that helmet longer, and it will smell better. On the China thing, I think over 70% of all helmets are made in China.
-Maverick-
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This a real LS2 or a China copy? The fact that it has a manufacture date leans towards real LS2 as China wouldn't care to leave such evidence:
The guy formerly known as Mladin.
The guy formerly known as Mladin.
So if you rip it apart and smash it it is no good? Very enlightening pretty sure same would happen with any helmet.
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Closed cell EPS foam does not deteriorate.
The removable stuff sure but the shell and foam does not.
i'd wear my 40 year old Bell Star and feel just as safe as far as impact goes as my current Shark helmet. Maybe more as the Star is such a tank. I'd never get into these days.
The pads and liner deteriorate and even in my case the D-rings corrode due to the climate but this con about replacing helmets so quickly isa) manufacturers covering their ***** with legalese
b) marketing to make you buy regularly.
This is what should be in EVERY helmet - MIPS
New version of MIPS motorcycle helmet liner launched
A new and improved version of the MIPS brain protection system has been announced that is claimed to be the best yet
Yes they do wear out.If you are going to make claims like that,then back them up with proof.Most of the world won't agree with your claims,so i'm not going to provide you with data that proves you wrong.Your reasoning is the same as the darksiders."but car tires are safer".....no they are just cheaper.Like 40 year old helmets.
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