Any Schuberth owners on the org?

[thedonal]

I've been looking at the S1 Pro for a possible purchase in the new year.

Looks like a snazzy lid, but jury's out on whether it's worth chucking £420 on a lid, or going for something a little more....economical.

It's had good reviews in Rider Power too.

The main thing is, I've got an HJC FG-14 lid which howls like a force 10 when I get over 50 (or 30 on windy days!). Plus the airflow through the edges of the visor are pretty high too.

It's a good lid- comfy and that- but I'd like to give my ears a rest and use a high quality lid which keeps the wind out, has a pinlock visor and those drop down shades look pretty handy too.

[Dave20046]

I have the bmw sport integral pro race (made by shuberth) which was £150 (reduced as last years model). Really happy with it, fits my head great, really light, d-link fastener, really quiet. aero dynamic (although could be argued only in a straight line as at high speed it makes turning your head hard! not sure if that's normal with all helmets). Doesn't have any vents on the side (they catch on the tarmac and twist your neck if you go down the road). I'm happy with it. Also noticed this helmet doesn't fog up as much as most.
In short not the coolest looking helmet (not that bad though, espesh with the tinted visor I picked up for £30) but comfy, light, and a good fit - ticked all my boxes anyway. I bought it from a dealers with warranty so if the liner goes baggy or anything I can take it straight back. I asked about it a bit back and everyone pointed out that the fit is the key to safety - has to fit your head right!
Hope this helps

[thedonal]

Nice one- cheers Dave.

[Dave20046]

Your welcome, general consensus is schuberth make quality helmets and make noise reduction a priority. I had a thread called "best helmet for £150?" might be something useful to you on there.
I've owned a takachi, nitro racing and 2 v-can helmets (crashed one low speed) so far in my biking career and this is the best by far (also most pric£y). The fit (quality liner etc) and weight are the most noticeable things which are top of my checklist on a lid.

[thedonal]

Cool. I may well go for it- annual bonus allowing- got a loan to clear first and a few bike mods, so may hold back.

I was going to settle for a Shoei XR-1000 or something in that price range. But I think I won't,

The S1-Pro is quite pricey, but I'm looking at 2007/2008 colours, so may get a discount- they're already showing up.

[the_lone_wolf]

50p set of earplugs?

[thedonal]

Lols. Thought about that too.

[the_lone_wolf]

Lols. Thought about that too.

if you're not wearing earplugs and you're looking for a quieter helmet you're insane, even the best helmets in the world won't reduce noise levels to that when you've got plugs in;)

[Foxy]

50p set of earplugs?

+1 I have the Shoei XR-1000 but you will still need a set of earplugs ;)

[Dave20046]

With my beemer helmet I rode down the M1 to nottingham yesterday (really windy) behind my mate on his fatboy with loud pipes on and it was pretty bearable without plugs.

[the_lone_wolf]

With my beemer helmet I rode down the M1 to nottingham yesterday (really windy) behind my mate on his fatboy with loud pipes on and it was pretty bearable without plugs.

loud pipes won't do anything unless you're bent over with your ear next to the outlet


it's the high pitched wind noise that'll destroy your hearing, at motorway speeds 15 minutes is enough to cause permanent irreversible damage, just because it's bearable doesn't mean it's not doing any harm...

but don't worry, no harley goes fast enough to cause hearing damage from wind noise;)

[Dave20046]

loud pipes won't do anything unless you're bent over with your ear next to the outlet


it's the high pitched wind noise that'll destroy your hearing, at motorway speeds 15 minutes is enough to cause permanent irreversible damage, just because it's bearable doesn't mean it's not doing any harm...

but don't worry, no harley goes fast enough to cause hearing damage from wind noise;)
Lol true we were doing 60-70 most of the time because I was getting blown about. way back up around 85-90 (sv clocks said 100). Maybe you're right is it earplugs time for the Mway?

[the_lone_wolf]

Lol true we were doing 60-70 most of the time because I was getting blown about. way back up around 85-90 (sv clocks said 100). Maybe you're right is it earplugs time for the Mway?

it won't only reduce / prevent the damage to your hearing, it'll be far more comfortable as well

tbh if you do motorway miles and don't wear plugs you're going to regret it in the end, and once your hearing deteriorates it doesn't come back:(

[Dave20046]

it won't only reduce / prevent the damage to your hearing, it'll be far more comfortable as well

tbh if you do motorway miles and don't wear plugs you're going to regret it in the end, and once your hearing deteriorates it doesn't come back:(
doh! Next time I'm on thine motorway, plugs it is! Cheers wolf

[thedonal]

it won't only reduce / prevent the damage to your hearing, it'll be far more comfortable as well

tbh if you do motorway miles and don't wear plugs you're going to regret it in the end, and once your hearing deteriorates it doesn't come back:(

What was that?!

[benp1]

i got a S1 Drudi Sport recently and am really chuffed with it. I haven't been riding long and haven't tried out many other helmets so can't really compare with others.

As it was last year's model it was a bargain!! Got the pinlock visor for it too

[Dave20046]

My beemer helmet saved my life at the weekend. If I had of been sporting my old lid I'm 90% sure I would of snapped my neck and the illfitting anti brain damage lining ('esd'? foam) probably would have done nothing at 45mph.

[thedonal]

Haven't posted there yet, but glad you came out of it.

Another reason to seriously consider a Schuberth then.

[Dave20046]

Haven't posted there yet, but glad you came out of it.

Another reason to seriously consider a Schuberth then.
Not necessarily it was the fact it fitted so damn well that helped. Very tight fit (but comfortable) didn't shift at all in the crash, feel extremely lucky.