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Originally Posted by Vettezuki
My understanding of helmets is that so long as they have the DOT approval, they are equally as safe. ![Huh](images/smilies/huh.gif) What you pay extra for is less weight, better ventilation, less wind buffeting, and brand name, etc. There is a Scorpion Helmet I like the paint design on, and it is DOT approved, but I've never heard of Scorpion.
Why Shoei? At that somewhat Gucci level how does it compare to an Arai?
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i have had about 20 helmets over the years.. my current is a Arai, it's the MACK DADDY of helmets.. she set me back about 450.. my wifes helmet is a Suomy.. most shops don't carry them.. we purchased it at MotoGP 2 years ago.. that bitch was 700
![Barf](images/smilies/gr_barf.gif)
.. but what the wife wants, she gets LOL..
i had a Shoei for years, it's a nice helmet.. i would get that.. i have a older one if you want to see it, all it's doing is sitting in my garage next to my other 4 helmets LOL..