Arai Skate Top / Ladies / Blue-White

Advantages: Protection, designs/style, vents, visor changing ease, removeable insides
Disadvantages: Noise and Price (depending on budget for safety)!

...I was bought a Yellow designed Arai Condor a couple of years ago (couldn't find yellow to review so chose blue/same helmet, different colour) for a Birthday pressy which cost approx £350 (Don't know how much exactly due to it being a pressy). I thought straight away that the design (not just the colour for me) was smart, striking and up to date. Arai is one of the top manufacturers of helmets in my mind and a brand name too in the motorcycling world! They are used by top racers in everything from British Supersport to Moto GP and have been around for years. The vents are minimal and easy to use with gloved hands, especially the chin vent. The Arai helmets also have vented visors which are rare and are easily opened/closed to allow extra air flow through the top of the helmet. The air flow helps keep the head cool in warm weather, I... Read review

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Advantages: One of the best names, affordable and comfortable
Disadvantages: none i'm aware of so far!

...Being a newbie to the world of motorbikes i didn't have a clue what to look for in terms of what is a good 'lid' so i did a lot of asking around, looking in shops and a bit of online research. It was very tempting to buy the cheapest thing i could or even buy a second hand one until i was talked out of it. On the other hand i couldn't afford a top of the range helmet either but didn't want to compromise on safety either. Having been told that the most reliable brands are 'Shoei' and 'Arai' i looked for something in my price range (£200) which is around the mid range price for helmets. A good strong, well made reliable product but without a few of the frills that more expensive models have, which to be honest i don't think i need, or at my level, would even notice the difference. I chose a plain white one for 3 reasons, 1 i think... Read review

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...In the last 10 years I’ve changed 4 motorbikes and many many helmets: this year I’ve decided to buy an Arai NR-3 after having the opportunity to try a Quantum F for a few months. I toght it was time to buy an helmet not for the look, but for having the best safety! First I would like to say that Arai helmets have different prices but the same quality and protection power. You can buy other good helmets, expecially FM and Shoei, but most of the bikers know that Arai is the best for one main thing: the shell! The Arai one piece superfibre laminate constructed shell, combines styling with protection. The helmet is constructed in such way that the energy of a severe impact is absorbed through partial destruction of the shell and the inner shell. In general two kinds of materials are used for the outer shell of helmets: one... Read review

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