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Originally Posted by Mrs flatchat
A full face is recommended for open sports cars that meet AS 1698 (Australian Std) or (Euro) E22 /03/04/05 as a min. or FIA 8860-2004(international std) - Ref. Cams manual.
Be warned :- some bike helmets don't make it
BTW there's some nice carbon fibre ones on the market these days -- really light weight  |
I ride a bike and have had several helmets over the years. I currently have a Shoei XR 1100 which I'm convinced is the best so far. It fits my head shape and it's light enough and quiet enough for long days on the road. As a Shoei, it meets the AS/NZS 1698 requirements comfortably.
Comfort is not as important when comparing ten minute track sessions with seven hours on the road but helmet shapes vary a lot strangely. Fit should be on the firm side rather than loose and can be adjusted with the use of variable sized cheek pads.
I'm unaware of the current CAMS regs, but there's a lot of discussion in motorcycling circles at the moment regarding the retrospective issuing of laws regarding the legality of helmets, even those that meet the previously sacrosanct 1698 standards. Drop by your local newso and have a look at pp10/11 of the September issue of 2Wheels magazine to see how easy it now is for a motorcyclist to be fined for wearing a helmet previously deemed "approved", and this varies from state to state!
Anyway, I still reckon you can't go past a Shoei for comfort, quietness, vision and most importantly, quality of manufacture. The XR 1100 is available on line from Shoei.com.au for a killer price. Free delivery in Aust. Drop by your local bike shop first to check your size.