New Helmet

[john r b]

So I'm in the market to replace my Airoh aviator. I've grown to like the light weight, but find on long rides it's starting to pinch my ears. I've switched out the padding w/ new, still not happy. Any suggestions?

 

[pscook]

I use the following chart to help me find helmets as I have a narrow oval head, and most of the popular (read: affordable) helmets are round.
https://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmet-reviews-by-internal-shape/
Looking at the chart, the Airoh Aviator is slightly narrow, which leads me to believe that you have a round(ish) head, so you probably want to look for a helmet in the neutral to slightly round sections. It looks like the Airoh Terminator is a rounder shape, and it's still pretty light (as far as dirt helmets go).

What size is your Airoh? You know, just in case it's still in good shape and you might be considering selling it...

 

[gasgasman]

I'm a long time Airoh customer.
I recently switched to the LS2 Subverter.
The venting is amazing. You can actually feel the air flow.
Fit is great.
Just heavy, compared to the Airoh.

 

[SS109]

I'm currently using a Kali Shiva 2.0. It's super light, has good venting, and has up to date safety tech. I've been real happy with it. Airflow isn't as good as my previous Klim F4 but nothing can compare with the F4 when it comes to ventilation.

 

[J. JuJu]

I like the Suomy, have a round wide head. it is light and comfortable. Go try one on.

 

[Moto7man]

I have always worn Shoei but last year I bought a Leatt 5.5 GPX. The Leatt is very light and the venting is AMAZING.

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/leatt-gpx-55-helmet

 

[RS1]

Hello,

I have the KYT STRIKE EAGLE, it's the best i ever had!

 

[Zman]

My sons and I have oval heads. Shoei does not fit and give us pressure points around the crown and sides. Arai is the only helmet that fits well and they are very light. They are expensive but they are excellent helmets! How much is my head worth is the question.

 

[pscook]

My sons and I have oval heads. Shoei does not fit and give us pressure points around the crown and sides. Arai is the only helmet that fits well and they are very light. They are expensive but they are excellent helmets! How much is my head worth is the question.

Take a look at the LS2 offroad helmets. I have a narrow oval head and HJC, Shoei, Scorpion, all pinch me in the same spot so I have to buy a size larger to avoid pressure points and headaches. The LS2 helmet (at least the offroad model) is narrow and fits my skinny head perfectly.

 

[john r b]

Phil, the link was very informative thanks. Funny i switched back to my Arai and fits great. Still like the Airoh's weight.

 

[john r b]

My sons and I have oval heads. Shoei does not fit and give us pressure points around the crown and sides. Arai is the only helmet that fits well and they are very light. They are expensive but they are excellent helmets! How much is my head worth is the question.

Try pricing the Airoh, upwards of 8-900 bucks

 

[gasgasman]

Try pricing the Airoh, upwards of 8-900 bucks

Sad part is, The LS2 has more safety features than the Airoh.

 

[john r b]

Truth, I have been researching. the LS2 has a decent price point!
Ok after thinking this through my Airoh was from 2013?

 

[pscook]

Truth, I have been researching. the LS2 has a decent price point!
Ok after thinking this through my Airoh was from 2013?

Time for a new lid! The lining in your Airoh is likely degraded due to time and sweat. Move into a new helmet and be happy. I suggest trying on an LS2 just for fun. Great price point and good quality, no complaints from me this last year or two.