riderlak1
Junior Member
So my current helmet is a Fulmer, DOT only helmet that was about 4-5 years old. It was showing its signs of wear, so I began looking for an upgrade. I visited all of the local shops to see and try on all brands that I could and narrowed it down to 3 options
-Scorpion Exo-500
-HJC IS-16
-LS2 FF386
I wanted a helmet around $200 or less, full face, ear pockets for headset speakers, breath guard, an an integrated sun shield. All of these had the minimum requirements, and having never heard of the LS2 brand I went in very skeptical.
The HJC not as comfy on me and was the heaviest. Price was good, $175. Inner sunshade operation was on the top and didn't work real well with gloves on. Looks we're good, but it didn't fit me the best no matter what size I tried. The sun shade was a very light tint, not really dark enough like sun glasses.* This was my least favorite choice.
The Scorpion was very nice, and fit well...although I had to go to a XXL when I'm normally a LG. shield operation was good, and fit and finish was top notch. The tinted shield also was not very dark, but dark smoke was available for extra $. Had pump inflatable cheek pads, made for a great fit. Looked good, and fit well. Price was $199. My close second choice.
Finally the LS2. Top quality fit an finish! Looked great, and seemed very well made. It was the lightest of all 3. Also had inflatable cheek pads. Size ran true. This helmet had a few extras that I liked, aero skirt below chin, ratchet latch for strap, and a nice dark tinted inner sun visor. It was $189. Of all three it fit me best an felt the lightest. I've never heard of the company but apparently they're popular in Asia and Europe...new to America.
So I ordered one in flat black! Figure it would be worth a shot!
It's due to be picked up on Wednesday, so I'll update more after I get it home.
Anyone else have experience with LS2?
-Scorpion Exo-500
-HJC IS-16
-LS2 FF386
I wanted a helmet around $200 or less, full face, ear pockets for headset speakers, breath guard, an an integrated sun shield. All of these had the minimum requirements, and having never heard of the LS2 brand I went in very skeptical.
The HJC not as comfy on me and was the heaviest. Price was good, $175. Inner sunshade operation was on the top and didn't work real well with gloves on. Looks we're good, but it didn't fit me the best no matter what size I tried. The sun shade was a very light tint, not really dark enough like sun glasses.* This was my least favorite choice.
The Scorpion was very nice, and fit well...although I had to go to a XXL when I'm normally a LG. shield operation was good, and fit and finish was top notch. The tinted shield also was not very dark, but dark smoke was available for extra $. Had pump inflatable cheek pads, made for a great fit. Looked good, and fit well. Price was $199. My close second choice.
Finally the LS2. Top quality fit an finish! Looked great, and seemed very well made. It was the lightest of all 3. Also had inflatable cheek pads. Size ran true. This helmet had a few extras that I liked, aero skirt below chin, ratchet latch for strap, and a nice dark tinted inner sun visor. It was $189. Of all three it fit me best an felt the lightest. I've never heard of the company but apparently they're popular in Asia and Europe...new to America.
So I ordered one in flat black! Figure it would be worth a shot!
It's due to be picked up on Wednesday, so I'll update more after I get it home.
Anyone else have experience with LS2?
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