Love my RSR2. Pity the new Sharks fit different than the RSR2 beacause they don't fit my head anymore 
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rmemedic
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Love my RSR2. Pity the new Sharks fit different than the RSR2 beacause they don't fit my head anymore
Thanks for throwing that out there! My RSI is coming up to the end of it's useful term and I was thinking of another Shark because of the fit... damn.
I've never had an RSI so I don't know if they fit different than the RSR2. I tried the Vision and Race versions of the new Shark and they both had a lot of pressure on the front of my head. Might fit your head fine but they don't work for me.
I'll never buy a Shark, a member's lid after a spill:
What makes you think another helmet would perform better?
I guess you may never really know, it's just that the helmet in the picture left a very negative image in my mind and I would never buy one after seeing that.
I just never heard/saw any other helmet end up looking like that after a crash.
As a method of assuring that a helmet can provide at least some protection. No helmet, or any safety device for that matter, can ensure safety in every conceivable situation, which explains what happened to that Shark bin. But some protection is always better than none.
That was one of the more asinine comments I've put up but it was in response to the comment above it. My heart was in the right place, honest. I don't think that helmet should have come apart under any circumstance, so yes, I would judge the whole brand by that. Maybe it just hit at a weird angle
what do I know?Who we are is the rider who makes the choice of gear they feel comfortable in. I don't think I'd want my helmet to be that kind of crumple zone. Maybe these particular circumstances were such that something tragic happen no matter how that helmet or any other one reacted. Based on what I've seen I don't feel bad for crossing this brand off the list. That shouldn't be an issue for anybody.
A $1000 helmet would not offer better protection than a $200 one. Provided they both past the same tests. In fact the $200 one might offer better protection. In order to reduce weight the expensive ones try to make the sides of the helmet thinner. This area barely comes in contact to the ground because your shoulder will hit the ground 1st.
Did you see that arai?
Yup, seems like **** happens even with the best of them.
Matthew.Tremayne
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They all have to say "DOT" for a reason. Get a helmet with features you like, in your price range and make sure it's as pretty or as plain as you want it!
Crazy video, had to hurt a tad and must suck being one of the middle dudes getting smoked lmao
Crazy video, had to hurt a tad and must suck being one of the middle dudes getting smoked lmao
Mr.Azim
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That was a dumb ad. If it's good enough for the MotoGP and WSBK... then it's good enough for me. I'll stick with my Suomy, but enjoyed my Shark when I had one.
