I'm after a new lid any recomendations??

A gash has appeared in my current lid although no one is owning up to being responsible. I know its not wise riding with a damaged helmet and as it was only a cheapy anyway maybe it's time to invest in a new one.
Anyone any recomendations, I've seen the Shark RSR2 in Superbike magazine which I fancy however at £400 that might be a bit dear!!
Any advice would be smashin!!

personally i swear by AGV these days, had a bit of an off over the easter weekend, first thing to hit the road was my head, and not even a headache, money well spent in my case so i went out and bought the exact same helmet again the day after me crash, altho that said i wear the AGV GP Pro and its apparently now discontinued??

at the end of the day, go to a decent bike shop and try loads of different brands on till you find one that fits, looks arent always everything if its going to save you like mine did, but try lots on, like for example i dont get on with shoei, must have the wrong shaped head or something!!!

Arai

[fizzwheel]

The one that fits your head best. As above try loads on and buy the one that fits best.

A £50 lid that fits, is going to give you better protection than a £500 Arai that doesnt.

Whats your budget ?

I don't know really! I'd say around the £200 mark as I'd quite like to get a new leather jacket for the summer also!

Try on a few, people tend to have a head shape that suits a particular helmet. If you find yourself having a head for arai's, then their condor is a good choice

Matt

[fizzwheel]

For that Money, have a look at the Shoei Raid II, got a ride recommended triangle a while back and always gets good reviews.

I bought a Shoei Raid II a couple of months back (approx £200 for plain, £250 for graphics), top quality, & always gets good write ups in the magazines. Plus you get pinlock with it too. This is what I got




See more here.

Try before you buy, as has been said before fit is important (I must have a Shoei head).

[Rich]

Get one on 0% finance at hein gericke, i brought my Arai Viper GT Web this way and its fantastic. I had to wear my old cheap helmet (nitro) the other day when going in for a service, and i couldn't believe the difference and how the hell did i wear that nitro i don't know, it was like wearing a tin pot on my head compared to the Arai. Go try some on you'll find the perfect one then, and no matter the price if it fits well try and get it i say.. Once you've got a good one you won't go back!!!

[Biker Biggles]

Don't know about current availability but I got a Shoei X spirit for £300 from Helmet City on the net.