Best sound proofed Flip up helmet

[Andi_Archer]

Your best trying a few helmets on for fit as different shape heads suit different makes of helmet.Ive seen complaints before of people complaining about the fit of some makes of helmet even expensive ones, yet others have said they fit fine.

[Mike54]

Fit has nothing to do with price. It's head shape. If someone says an expensive lid doesnt fit them then they need to look at another brand, it doesnt mean there is a problem with the lid.

[-Ralph-]

Fit has nothing to do with price. It's head shape. If someone says an expensive lid doesnt fit them then they need to look at another brand, it doesnt mean there is a problem with the lid.

Groan... tell me about it, I've only ever found three decent brands that fit, that's HJC, Shark and Shoei.

[simonw]

Save us a bit of time and give us the top three please (thumbs)

Lazer Monaco Evo Pure Carbon
Shoei Neotech
X-Lite X-1003 Elegance

Each lid is scored on stability, noise, interior, vents, vision, sun visor, flip action and finish.

[Mike54]

Fit has nothing to do with price. It's head shape. If someone says an expensive lid doesnt fit them then they need to look at another brand, it doesnt mean there is a problem with the lid.

Groan... tell me about it, I've only ever found three decent brands that fit, that's HJC, Shark and Shoei.

Ha we have a similar head. Shoei is the best fit for me though. I was offered a schuberth for a very cheap price yesterday so am going to try it if not right. Apparenly the c3pro is a different shape to the older c3.

Save us a bit of time and give us the top three please (thumbs)

Lazer Monaco Evo Pure Carbon
Shoei Neotech
X-Lite X-1003 Elegance

Each lid is scored on stability, noise, interior, vents, vision, sun visor, flip action and finish.

Tnanks Simon. Those are surprising really. I hate lazer quality and in my experience of them (owned two) it has been really poor.

[Mike101]

From what I understand and have read people are either a Shoei or a Schuberth shape head.

Not many people seem to fit both makes that well.

Mike

[-Ralph-]

Shuberth fits me fine round the head, but when I drop the flip front it touches the end of my nose, and it doesn't come low enough below my chin.

[yoda]

omg, I looked at the Laser Monaco when I ended up buying a new neotec last year..if that's in the top three Laser must be part sponsoring the article or something, terrible build quality, flimsy sides you could push in easily with ya hands (std composite fibre not carbon fibre), visor scraped along sealing strip when you lifted it (that'll not scratch easily when its got road debris in it will it), low score on sharp tests. The opening when you try to put it on your head in is so narrow and takes yer ears off, worse when trying to get it off, maybe with the shell size it works better with the smaller sizes, but there's much better out there at the price point, the sizing seems a bit out..really is one to try on before you buy, I wouldn't mail order one. I tried the xlite, not bad but more an oval narrow fit so not for me, had a Nolan n103, awfull, heavy and noisey, now a plant pot so wouldn't bother with a Nolan again. helmets are very personal though and fit is most important, I used to have Arai helmets but seem to have changed and the last four lids I have had have been shoei's due to the fit and finish, my current hornet is very due retirement and no doubt it'll be another shoei again.

[Mike54]

From what I understand and have read people are either a Shoei or a Schuberth shape head.

Not many people seem to fit both makes that well.

Mike

I'm not sure it's that straightforward, Mike.

[Watty2016]

Just as an update tried on the Evo 3 and it looked massive on my head, so will probably give it a miss this time around, will continue shopping for combination of what seems quality and what suits my shape and size of head, as unfortunately not the Evo 3 this time around. :blink: