Re: Suomy Spec1R
2OHOH2 said:
As far as paying $700+ vs $350+, I have no illusions that the paint and exclusivity make up the majority of the price difference. It's not like the fiberglass is twice as good, or the foam is twice as good, etc.
I suggest you pick up one of these 700+ vs $350+ helmets and do a side by side comparison of the quality between the two. It's all about fit, finish, weight, venting and quality of the parts. I have no doubt that the cheaper DOT approved helmets will still protect me but when it comes to overall quality and features, the cheaper helmets just can't compete.
That said, some of the cheaper manufactures have been stepping it up lately, but when compared to the quality of the higher priced Arai, Shoei and Suomy models, there is really a big difference.
Oh, and hemlet harbor says the extremes are extremely loud. My Spec 1 let's just enough noise into the helmet, but not enough to bother.