Suomy Helmet
07-21-2007, 12:21 PM
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Suomy Helmet
Anyone tried the Suomy Spec-1R helmet's? I got my new one about a month ago and love it. Was using an Icon Mainframe but it didn't hold up very well. May have been me or the helmet, who knows. Just curious.
07-21-2007, 12:46 PM
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I went by the local shop and took a look at them. They seem to be pretty good. I went with Shoei though. Just felt better to me. Every one is different and a Suomy may be the one you like. Point is to wear something.
it held up well and even though I was knocked out I must say I was glad to have it on. Can't really say what would've happened with another helmet on
03-27-2008, 06:25 PM
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I have posted my helmet preferences on other polls that have been here on the forum. I agree the newer helmets have more windnoise because they have better ventilation. The last helmet I bought was noisy as hell. Gave it to the kid and he loves it. I like to hear the bike, I like to hear the tires, I like being able to avoid the EMS vehicle that doesn't recog that I'm wearing plugs or phones.
03-27-2008, 06:29 PM
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I've got no experience with that helmet, but think earplugs are a good idea with any helmet if you are riding at high speed for any length of time. I've got a pair of now discontinued Nolan X-Lite 901s which most reviewers considered to be the quietest helmet they ever tested. i still wear earplugs whenever I'm riding over 55 or 60 for any length of time.
03-28-2008, 12:15 PM
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I got a shoei last summerand couldn't wait to try it out becase it was supposed to be the queitest helmet out there. I was dissapointed. It is quiter then the HJC it replaced, but I still have to wear ear plugs at highway speeds.
03-30-2008, 02:08 PM
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Suomy helmet update
I have really grown to love the Suomy Spec 1R. It is somewhat on the noisy side, but ear plugs take care of that. I have used the helmet from July 07 to current and it has done great. Only down side is the visor replacement, talk about a pita. Fit was great for me, finish is holding up well an am only on the third visor (two clears and one iridium).
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