Helmets
Helmets
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NEW KIT: Marvel helmets from Ruroc
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Whether you like Marvel comics or not many of the superheroes have entered the culture in general. You’ll definitely recognise the Wolverine, Deadpool and Venom characters, and now British helmet maker Ruroc has licensed the graphics for its high-end EOX range of helmets. The Deadpool design features metallic foil sword logos and satin finish, while…
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HELMET TESTED: Shark Aeron GP
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Editor Bruce Wilson gets his head around (and in) the Aeron GP from Shark… I never like to take chances when it comes to riding kit, with perhaps the biggest red line being what I put on my head. After all, you’ve only got one of them, so why risk it? That said, price can…
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LIGHT IT UP: The Shark Skwal i3
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SHARK’s innovative Skwal i3 helps you to be seen. Here’s how… Shark Helmets has built up a solid reputation over its 30-odd years in the game. The French firm started out small, and over the years has established itself as one of the biggest names in the game, continually pushing the boundaries, nipping, tucking, developing,…
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KIT: Tried & Tested, Schuberth C5 Helmet
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The C5 is new from the ground up, sharing no parts with its predecessor. Homologated to the new ECE 22:06 standard, it is P/J rated (use with the front up or down). Bob Pickett has been using it. Here’s his verdict: The C5 is festooned with smart features. The flip-front can be locked in place…
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SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT: Schuberth
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What does it take to carve out a reputation as one of the best helmet manufacturers in the game? Bob Pickett finds out… German helmet manufacturer Schuberth have been in existence for just over 100 years. Yet helmet design was far from their thoughts when the company began. In 1922, Schuberth were formed as a…
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TOP GEAR : Shoei Neotec 3 System Helmet
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Top Japanese crash-hat maker Shoei has released the latest version of its flip-front system helmet, the Neotec 3. It’s fully homologated to ECE 22.06 regs, with dual approval for open and closed use. The outer shell uses a new Advanced Integrated Matrix (AIM) composite fibreglass material with even better performance than before. The flip- front…
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What we wear: Draken S Star full-face motorcycle helmet
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Having sported a black lid so far this year, I wanted a motorcycle helmet for the darker, dingier months to give me a better chance of being seen. The Draken S Star full-face motorcycle helmet from Spanish helmet manufacturer Axxis in gloss fluor red has not disappointed – unsurprisingly, I feel more visible! Yes, it’s…
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Buying Guide: Flip-front helmets
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When it comes to kit, it’s not always easy to know where best to splash your hard-earned cash. There’s an absolute abundance of choice out there to suit every kind of budget, and although it’s easiest to stick to what you know, there’s a chance you might be missing out on something properly good. That’s…
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What We Wear: HJC i100 Flip-Up
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£249.99 / www.oxfordproducts.com / Simon Meyer I’ve done a couple of thousand miles in HJC’s i100 flip front in the last 8 months or so. It’s actually my first experience of a ‘flip lid’… and I think I’m a convert. It’s become my go-to choice – despite having a significantly more expensive full face option…
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What We Wear: Schuberth C5 flip-up motorcycle helmet
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Bob Pickett tells us how it is… £539.99 / www.bikerheadz.co.uk / Bob Pickett The C5 is new from the ground up, sharing no parts with its predecessor. Homologated to the new ECE 22:06 standard, it is P/J rated (use with the front up or down). The C5 is festooned with smart features. The flip-front can…
