Why are Supermoto helmets different?

blakegaston · 10-16-2012, 08:23 AM

Why do Supermoto/MX riders wear helmets with a bill-thingy, and goggles?

Khustla · 10-16-2012, 08:25 AM

Quack quack, because we're tards.

KevinD · 10-16-2012, 08:27 AM

'Cause they look cool...

KevinD

bwboley · 10-16-2012, 08:29 AM

To go with the dirt bike/off road theme da! Lol

koorbloh · 10-16-2012, 08:35 AM

air flow.

low speeds, heavy breathing.

Grantizzle · 10-16-2012, 08:39 AM

the bill helps keep the sun/ branches from your eyes.

and they look fucking sweet!

well shit... now i need one of these. orange xd4?!?! yes!

koorbloh · 10-16-2012, 08:43 AM

also, because retards need special helmets

BusaDave · 10-16-2012, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by koorbloh

also, because retards need special helmets

sunofnun · 10-16-2012, 09:07 AM

I can't tell you how many times I've saved myself form going blind...

I usually take off my goggles about half way through anything... we never wore them as kids..

Scenario:

Hauling ass in the wet, on some sliperry narrow trails.
Trying not to be a pussy

Round blind corner
1" viney maple at eye level

Look down quickly
Branch slaps visor
Look back up as quickly as possible

Try not to loose the ass end

This one it's dry.. but watch from 2:30-3:30

I'm wearing the shift helmet. Watch how close my chin gets to the handlebar in the middle of those bushes.. The visor is pushing them out of the way and I'm just trying to see what the front tire is doing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daScFpYxFbI

Rock Steady · 10-16-2012, 09:51 AM

Less weight, and better peripheral vision are the obvious.

TRAIL BOSS · 10-16-2012, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by Grantizzle

Fucking SICK.

Grantizzle · 10-16-2012, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by TRAIL BOSS

Fucking SICK.

agreed. but not $700 sick.

TRAIL BOSS · 10-16-2012, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by Grantizzle

agreed. but not $700 sick.

PeteN95 · 10-16-2012, 10:53 AM

Visor to protect from branches and rocks, goggles because shields do not vent well enough. When I had my 500 2 stroke, my friends bought a lot of new visors!

I also dig the orange XD4!

ZXWUT? · 10-16-2012, 11:05 AM

I want the Arai as well; I just can't justify the cost :(

Grantizzle · 10-16-2012, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by ZXWUT?

I want the Arai as well; I just can't justify the cost :(

the solid color ones are a bit more reasonable at around $550, but that's still a lot of cheddar.

ZXWUT? · 10-16-2012, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by Grantizzle

the solid color ones are a bit more reasonable at around $550, but that's still a lot of cheddar.

That's why I bought my second Quantum II in a solid color instead of with graphics like the first. Saved a few hundred bucks. Still not cheap though

Grantizzle · 10-16-2012, 11:23 AM

agreed. I buy most of my helmets online now. ebay has them for around $200 less than local stores. I bought my first arai at cycle barn and have kept with them now that i know the size.

when fitting dirt helmets, i went to all my local spots and found ONE that fit me in my price range. so i bought it then.

Husa570 · 10-16-2012, 11:29 AM

Ignore the guy in the background ;p (not me)Same as mine but im not at home to take a picture of it, I like this one and its only 370 :D

Icon Variant Construct with gold visor. They come with a clear and dark one too.

Mxyzptlk · 10-16-2012, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by koorbloh

air flow.

low speeds, heavy breathing.

Not only do they look cool and go with the theme like said above... but this.

My street helmet does not have enough ventilation and will make you real uncomfortable, real fast.


10-16-2012, 08:23 AM	#1
blakegaston Licensed Joined: Feb 2012 From: Bellevue, WA I Ride: GSXR600 // KTM 450 SMR	Why are Supermoto helmets different? Why do Supermoto/MX riders wear helmets with a bill-thingy, and goggles? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-16-2012, 08:25 AM	#2
Khustla Peg Dragger Joined: Jun 2010 From: Alabama I Ride: , we ride!	Quack quack, because we're tards. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-16-2012, 08:27 AM	#3
KevinD Joined: Mar 2009 From: Spokane Valley I Ride: Suzuki Boulevard C90, Suzuki DRZ400E, My Wife's Scooter	'Cause they look cool... KevinD __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-16-2012, 08:29 AM	#4
bwboley Peg Dragger Joined: Jun 2010 From: Ne Portland/Vancouver I Ride: 2005 ninja 636	To go with the dirt bike/off road theme da! Lol __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-16-2012, 08:35 AM	#5
koorbloh Je Fa Fa Joined: Mar 2007 From: Monroe-mish, WA Blog Entries: 5 I Ride: 07 YZ450F, 74 XL350, 78 CB400	air flow. low speeds, heavy breathing. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-16-2012, 08:39 AM	#6
Grantizzle Joined: Feb 2008 From: Mill Creek, Wa I Ride: slower than you with a bigger grin!	the bill helps keep the sun/ branches from your eyes. and they look fucking sweet! well shit... now i need one of these. orange xd4?!?! yes! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-16-2012, 08:43 AM	#7
koorbloh Je Fa Fa Joined: Mar 2007 From: Monroe-mish, WA Blog Entries: 5 I Ride: 07 YZ450F, 74 XL350, 78 CB400	also, because retards need special helmets __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-16-2012, 09:51 AM	#10
Rock Steady Permit Joined: Aug 2011 From: Oregon I Ride: You Push	Less weight, and better peripheral vision are the obvious. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-16-2012, 10:53 AM	#14
PeteN95 Joined: Jan 2008 From: Muk, WA Blog Entries: 4 I Ride: fast, except on the road.	Visor to protect from branches and rocks, goggles because shields do not vent well enough. When I had my 500 2 stroke, my friends bought a lot of new visors! I also dig the orange XD4! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-16-2012, 11:05 AM	#15
ZXWUT? Novice Racer Joined: Sep 2007 From: Bremerton, WA I Ride: 05 625 SMC	I want the Arai as well; I just can't justify the cost :( __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-16-2012, 11:23 AM	#18
Grantizzle Joined: Feb 2008 From: Mill Creek, Wa I Ride: slower than you with a bigger grin!	agreed. I buy most of my helmets online now. ebay has them for around $200 less than local stores. I bought my first arai at cycle barn and have kept with them now that i know the size. when fitting dirt helmets, i went to all my local spots and found ONE that fit me in my price range. so i bought it then. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-16-2012, 11:29 AM	#19
Husa570 Permit Joined: Jul 2012 From: 122121 Blog Entries: 1	Ignore the guy in the background ;p (not me)Same as mine but im not at home to take a picture of it, I like this one and its only 370 :D Icon Variant Construct with gold visor. They come with a clear and dark one too. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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