I want this helmet.

"Makoyouidiot" (makaan12) 12/08/2014 at 11:54 • Filed to: twowheelsgood

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But the cost!

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ACESandEIGHTS > Makoyouidiot 12/08/2014 at 12:06

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Price is I guess average when it comes to motorcycle helmets. Hard to believe that's actually ANSI-spec, 'cause the name is suspect. Granted I've been out of the game for years, but Shark doesn't seem to carry any reputable weight like... Bell, Shoei, Arai, HJC, Burton, Bern, anything recognizable .

And the one review is abysmal too. I have found very few favorable comments on Shark over the internet.

Is that what people wear whilst autocrossing, etc.?

nermal > Makoyouidiot 12/08/2014 at 12:16

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$250 for a full-face helmet is not bad at all! I have a Shoei RF-1000 that ran about $500 if memory serves correctly.

You want expensive? Check these bad boys out - Carbon Fibre yo! Linky

Racescort666 > Makoyouidiot 12/08/2014 at 12:18

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If you are thinking that is a motorcycle helmet, I think you might be mistaken. There's no DOT sticker or anything else saying it meets any certification. To me, it looks like a ski/snowboard helmet.

Destructive Tester > nermal 12/08/2014 at 12:41

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FWIW, there is a company named Shark that makes motorcycle helmets. http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/modular+… + (not to plug the site, it just happened to be the last motorcycle apparel site I went to)

However, I am going to go with Racescort666's opinion that its most likely a ski/snowboard helmet. There is no mention of any DOT, ECE, or SNELL rating you'd expect to see with a motorcycle helmet.

Saoul-Virage > ACESandEIGHTS 12/08/2014 at 12:45

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I have a Shark helmet (not this one), one of their entry level, it's quite a good helmet. But I think it's not the lightest you can have.

luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! > Makoyouidiot 12/08/2014 at 12:52

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Ha! Check out the single review on Amazon.

Little Black Coupe Turned Silver > ACESandEIGHTS 12/08/2014 at 13:12

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Autocross requires Snell-rated helmets (M rated motorcycle ones are generally ok, though some might require the SA car rating), unless they are some sketchy organization, that I wouldn't recommend running with.

kanadanmajava1 > Makoyouidiot 12/08/2014 at 14:07

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That looks pretty awesome. But wearing that you are probably going to get arrested for vandalism/rioting/hooning immediately. That just doesn't look like a helmet for a model citizen.

Makoyouidiot > kanadanmajava1 12/08/2014 at 17:06

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That's why it's awesome! :P

Makoyouidiot > luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! 12/08/2014 at 17:08

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Heh, the bike site reviews I've been reading all wsay the thing he tried to do is a nono with that helmet anyway.

Racescort666 > Destructive Tester 12/08/2014 at 17:11

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Bringing this back up from this morning. I tracked down Shark's website and emailed them about the SHARK Raw helmet (this model). They said that it is DOT and ECE certified. I guess that's the best answer out there and I was wrong.

Racescort666 > Racescort666 12/08/2014 at 17:12

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Update: I emailed Shark and got a response that the SHARK Raw is DOT and ECE certified.

Makoyouidiot > Racescort666 12/08/2014 at 17:15

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Ahh very good, they don't have anything on their main site about it that I could find, so good to know.

http://www.shark-helmets.com/product.php?so…

Makoyouidiot > nermal 12/08/2014 at 17:16

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Sexyyyyy

Makoyouidiot > ACESandEIGHTS 12/08/2014 at 17:18

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From the motorcycling blog reviews I read at work earlier, what the reviewer on Amazon was trying to do (put the goggles on the forehead area of the helmet) isn't something they're actually designed to do, so not really suprising that they broke in that instance. They do have some articles on shark's main website about their more conventional helmets being worn by various motorcycle racers, tho.

Racescort666 > Makoyouidiot 12/08/2014 at 17:20

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Yeah, I asked specifically if the Raw was certified to DOT, SNELL, or ECE and this is the response I got:

Hi-

On the RAW, these are DOT and ECE certified. Shark does not offer a helmet with the Snell certification.

Thanks

Looks like you'd be good to go.

bob and john > Makoyouidiot 12/08/2014 at 22:10

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I bought 2 Kaos carbons. 350$ after tax in canada. wore one for a year, got rid of ym glasses, gave it to dad and bought another one. CF, light, bad ass looking.
and IIRC it was DOT and Snell.

Makoyouidiot > Racescort666 12/08/2014 at 22:40

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Better than the basic IV2 helmet I have now, and better looking too

Makoyouidiot > bob and john 12/08/2014 at 22:40

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Ooooooh CF is so nice

bob and john > Makoyouidiot 12/08/2014 at 22:42

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its REALLY plush on the inside too, and super quiet. I love it. Comes with a tinted and a clear visor as well.

Makoyouidiot > bob and john 12/08/2014 at 23:03

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Noted!