craft helmets

[Wideboy]

anyone ever used, had any experience or know anyone with one?

considering buying one but at the price, i could get something reputable

A mate has one, says it's noisey as hell but suits the 'streetfighter' look he's after.

This is only what i was told about 5 months ago (not 100% sure on truth of it) but...

"Meets ECE R 22-05 safety standards"

And that means it isnt tested to European standards and you cant use it on the road

Like i say only what i was told quite some time ago so i would do a bit more digging

***Unless im thinking of another make***

[dizzyblonde]

yup, expensive, nice looking, tad noisy. Matt had two. Never used to see them often, if IIRC they're German or something. More popular now with the Stig etc

[Wideboy]

they have top notch safety standards according to their website. i want to test one as the noise will bother me but obviously you cant

my arai is shehight on noise

I cant remember much about what it was but the mechanic where i used to work got one and the girl i worked with who was in the clothing department looked at it and im sure she couldnt find the European standard marking any where, and when she checked the website where he bought it from it said "Meets ECE R 22-05 safety standards"

http://www.designerhelmets.com/prodd...&info=3&sale=0

Craft Technology TRI®-FLEX Superlayer Shells
TRI®-FLEX Superlayer Fiberglass helmets made from bi-directional glass fiber weave (carbon plus dyneema) for added strenght. Up to 8 layers are combined to a multiply super layer construction for dynamic strength. Each layer has a micropore additive to reduce weight.
Quick Release Visormechanism
The ultimate Hi-tec standard. Fast, easy and comfortable. The QR shield is an optically correct 2 mm injection moulded, complex curve shield.

ACU Gold Label
Approved Gold by A.C.U. for British Motorcycle Sport.

ECE 22.05-DOT
All Craft Helmets are tested and approved by this European Homologation and by DOT too.

Click + Lock System
All Craft Helmets uses this click + lock chin strap.

Air Ventilation
Intake and exhaust diffuser with individual regulation for comfortable air ventilation.

Im talking ******** then

Just ignore me

[dizzyblonde]

Originally Posted by Wideboy

they have top notch safety standards according to their website. i want to test one as the noise will bother me but obviously you cant

my arai is shehight on noise

I really don't think it'll be any different from any modern day helmet, they're all bloody loud these days!
I'm sure Matt thought they were well made, he had the white one for years, and when it really was on its last legs, went straight for a black replacement, he had one or two other helmets to choose from, but pretty much lived in his craft lid. The black one was always used for long distances.

[squirrel_hunter]

I have an old Craft VR7. I liked the design but wasn't a fan of it in use.

I felt the chin bar was a little to high. Noise reduction was good. But the visor would often flip up above particular speeds.

I keep it now for pillions, but might give it another go tomorrow just to remind myself of what it was like.