I bought my C3 shortly after they had just been released, and was fortunate in
getting it at a time when a well known, now defunct, clothing chain had a promotion running.

The build quality is extremely good, as one might expect of German manufacturing, there
being a general feeling of quality to the helmet, and a reassuring click when closing the
flip-front, or vents.

Speaking of which, the vents work very well, and coupled with the already fitted pinlock, mean
that I am yet to experience any condensation.

I like every aspect of this product, from the quality of the materials, to the clever ratchet chin-strap.
It was the first FF helmet I've purchased, which I actually tried as something of an experiment - my
commute at the time was nigh 80miles a day (round trip), and I liked the idea of having less faff
at petrol stations. Built in sun visor is also extremely handy.

If there is a downside, it is simply that you will never have the same level of protection
offered by a 'full face', but I am quite sure that this will be amongst the most safe of FF helmets
on the market, and leagues ahead of the budget options. In the great scheme of things,
it really isn't that expensive anyway, when one considers what TOTR Arais (etc) cost nowadays.

I wanted a flip-up helmet and this fitted the bill. I wore it in the shop and it seems ok but it doesn't really fit my oval shaped bonce. The pin-lock visor mists up in very heavy rain and vents are not that effective - especially the chin vent. I also thought it was noisy compared to my old Arai SV. I like the flip up facility although it catches the intercom mic occasionally when you clos it. Overall, I would buy a proper full face helmet (another Arai?).

This is a quality lid, I find the fit very good and for a flip front lid is a reasonable weight. I have used it on some long rides and it is fine. In the past, I have always used earplugs, but for smaller runs now I find I don't need them, though my old GS's engine rattles are audible. The sun visor is very handy too, especially when the sun is low in the sky. The main stumbling point is that it's a pricey lid, the BMW System 6 might be a good alternative and is a bit cheaper. Recommended.

Can't give high marks for reliability as only just bought it, same for would I buy again,but first impression is very good.