[d_wolf]

Wondering if anyone out there owns or has used an HCI modular helmet (model 80 or similar). How do they compare with more expensive brands?

[Rab]

Modular helmets seem like a good idea; I think (?).

That said, I don’t think that they’ll offer the same protection as a rigid full-face in a crash (not based on stats, just my gut feeling).

Right now, I personally don’t feel that the extra functionality is worth, what I perceive is, the added risk.

[Jiriki]

I switch out my visor (clear for night, gold for day) and it can be pretty annoying. If I don’t have a backpack with me to carry the second visor, I will use the clear and carry my sunglasses.

In my opinion, sunglasses are less ideal because they tend to shake… maybe if you were wearing aviators you wouldn’t notice, though…

although annoying, the gold during the day seems to give me better visibility than sunglasses and it also protects my pasty white skin from the sun! and it looks badass… can’t forget that

[d_wolf]

Good point about modular vs. traditional full face helmets (don’t they test ’em, etc. though?)… My question is really about the HCI (Helmet City International) brand. Good quality or no? I’ve seen them online priced significantly lower than HJC helmets.

[stupot]

my thoughts on flip ups
my wife has one a hjc and i have worn it in a pinch (its A bit small) and it seams reasonable
the latch is pretty strong and in order for it to come undone you’d have to hit some thing pretty hard and you’d probably snap your neck before that happened so i reckon they are just as safe as a full face

about your hci if it cheaper than a hjc then its really cheap

Ihad HJC for 3years but buy the end of the 1st year the padding was all soggy and not holding my head firmly anymore. so some thing cheaper 6 months ?

also you should allways try a helmet on before you buy make sure it fits snugly touches every wear and not to tight anywhere

helmets are not like other things once you buy one its yours you cant take it back!

how little is your head worth

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