Shark Review!!!
 

I went for a 100 miles today wearing the RSF helmet today and I must say that it is very quiet,light and comfortable. I've owned all of the major brands of helmets and the shield mechanism is the best hands down! Even Scorpion's set-up can't compete! Because the ratchet is "spring loaded" when you push the button the shield pops off on it's own. The load also causes the shield to "suck in" when the shield is closed for an almost perfect seal. Aerodynamics are outstanding! At 150 mph,I could turn my head any direction I chose without lift or buffeting. The coolest aero-trait was it didn't matter what angle my head was at,the helmet always felt "neutral"

The negatives are as follows; venting could be better (but noise would suffer) and there are NO provisions for speakers which made installing my radar detector system a fucking pain! A weird complaint I have is the placement of the chin strap retaining snap. It's right on my Adam's apple and sucks to snap.

Exterior paint and interior padding is what you would expect from a premium helmet. Excellent! I anticipate the arrival of my S800 and RSX models on Thursday!:drool:

I been really considering my next lid of a RSX. This just cements my reasons for considering Shark. I have heard great things about these lids.

Yea,the only other thing I forgot to mention is that the chin and neck curtain are tight! Putting this helmet on is like being born again! I suppose this is one of the reasons why they are so quiet... Oh and I tried it out last night and fogging is non-existent,zero,nada....

thanks for the review. I'm going to look at the Sharks tomorrow night

RSF? I haven't heard of that model. Where does that fall in their model line? Got a pic of the graphics?

From a few minutes looking around it looks like the RSF is an older model maybe. I found them on google but not on shark's site, unless they were mis-labeled.

Yep! The RSF is the old top of the line Shark helmet. That's why I got it for under $100 shipped!

Nice, whatd they originally retail for? If I hadnt just bought my x11 a few months ago Id be searching for one right now.

not a bad lid honestly. I"ll gladly rock one of those for the sake of silence on the rides.

I believe about $400-500...about the same as the RFR does now. I think the new models address the venting issue and possibly make it easier to install speakers,I hope. We'll see when I get my RSX,I'll let you know.

I tried out a Shark RSR before and I was highly impressed with the features and quality. Alas, it's built for people with long oval head instead of round head.

I have been telling you guys this for like 3 years now!! Shark helmets rock!

So Fatburg, How is that Foggy Legend working out for you? Comfortable and quiet? I love that helmet in the red and blue.

yes... finally something for my goofy ass horse head :lol:


I'm due for a new helmet too

Psst..... shark ftw! Damn! Cliff's Bmw had a large RSR2 in silver for $210 bnib! Let me know,I have Shark deals on lock down!!! I got my Shark older model for $60 with the the clear and the blue shields. No bs either!

I REALLY like the RSR2's... not sure what size I need though... I had a L Arai Profile... but got M cheek pads...

I'd like the black legend... :drool:

i just got the red foggy legend, it's waayy cheaper then the black. I love it, got to ride today, venting is awesome. didn't need to have my shield up the whole time. It's a little louder then my old HJC but it had no venting at all, no need for earplugs for sure.

It is ridiculously light. Fog free shield held up great on the cool night this evening.

PICS!

oh and helmet harbor has them for the same prices...

let's see the red was $460, the black was like $585. I originally ordered the black one and they shipped the wrong one, i actually like the red better.

my camera is in KC right now. i'll try to take a picture with my phone and send it to my flickr

it's cool... I REALLY like that helmet... think that's gonna be my next one... :drool:

just wish I could try it on first...

I really like this one too

http://www.helmetcity.com/mm5/graphi...lkBluRd_lg.jpg

this one fits me like a glove. I had a guy tell me which shark to get between the rsr2 and the rsx, slightly different shape.

well I think I'll get it anyways... maybe try to find a shark dealer in Miss or something

My guy has either color for $450 shipped. I'm trying for a black legend in large for $350 from a guy I've dealt with a couple times and actually met in Daytona. Cross fingers!!!

Helmet Harbor shows both colors $566... it's funny but they put a premium on the DuHammel but I see that lid for $350-400 all over the place.

what about this one

http://www.metricbikes-superstore.co...ducts_id=15482

ck my profile for a couple pics

fucking NICE

I have a dark shield on the way. The RSR2 also comes with the heavy winter breath guard as well as the light one, comes with tear-offs as well

yeah pretty much made my mind up... I really wanted the Scorpion... but FUCK that bitch was heavy... the little flip down visor was cool on Rae's though...

I thought the same thing, the place I went had both, tried on the Scorpion right after the Shark, wouldn't even consider the Scorpion after having the Shark on

nice... I really appreciate it bro

Working on it...found the Fujiwara for $299!

well keep me posted

Totally :iagree:! It's like driving a Cobalt after a Corvette. Shit,you'd be better off with a HJC Symax2 if you have to have the flip down shield plus it's a modular.

in what size... and color? blue or red?

How about this old model RSF2 $100

large?

You said large so I'm only looking in lg. Oh and it is either color,I believe but I can check.

humm... I need to wait until I get my check from insurance... so it'll be a bit... are these all close out sales?

Ok I'll get back with you tomorrow. This one,I'm bidding on and they don't have a bin price. I'll know in a day or so and I'll let you know. Otherwise you can get RSFi all day for $100.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motor...9940QQtcZphoto

My RSR2 was closeout pricing.

well I won't know anything for a couple days as the "total loss" office is not open on the weekend... so I won't hear shit till Tuesday which is when I fly to Korea.

or S800 for $80

Shark Review!!!
 

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Shark Review!!!

I went for a 100 miles today wearing a great white shark strapped to my back today and I must say that it is very mean,heavy and viscious. I've owned all of the major species of sharks and the teeth mechanism is the sharpest hands down! Even a mako's can't compete! Because it has two sets of teeth when it bites you your arm pops off on it's own. The load also causes the flesh to "suck in" when the jaws are closed for an almost perfect seal, ripping your arm directly out of socket. Hydrodynamics are outstanding! At 150 mph,I could turn my head any direction I chose and it would attempt to decapitate me and swallow my skull. The coolest aero-trait was it didn't matter what angle it's fins were at,the shark still felt "heavy as fuck."

The negatives are as follows; smell could be better (but intimidating effect would suffer) and there are NO provisions for being out of water which made having to stop to pour bottled water on it every 10 miles or so a fucking pain! A weird complaint I have is the placement of the eyes . They're always looking right at my Adam's apple and they haunt my dreams.

Exterior color and interior flesh is what you would expect from a king of the ocean. Excellent! I anticipate the arrival of my blood transfusions and prosthetic limbs on thursday!:drool:

:lol

LMAO... sad thing is Alex... you probably could strap that to your back... ya fuck'n Giant!

hahaha. I've picked up a baby horse before and I can easily pick up fatass friends in the 300 pound neighborhood but a shark might take some serious roidage.

I may buy this lid...$200 shipped.

That actually looks pretty baller. I can't find shark helmets at my local Honda/kawasaki/suzuki dealer or the vulcan/yamaha/ktm dealer. All I need to do is try a couple on to see if they fit my head and find the right size but no dice.:panic:

I think I may try to contact my friends at Alaska Leather... if they can order the helmet.. the can have it shipped to me... if I don't like the fit... I ship it back to them and I'm only out the cost of shipping...

might be worth it.... then again... Tigger's prices are pretty bad ass...


Piz what do you wear now... brand and style?

I tried on a Scorpion EXO1000 recently...nice lid...but not even in the same league as my Suomy. Not nearly comfortable enough.

how'd it compare as far as weight? the Scorpion felt heavy as FUCK when I picked up Rae's... disappointing... as I really wanted to like that helmet

Heavier for sure...but the Suomy is extremely light.

took another short ride today, damn I love my RSR2. Great lid

you should send it to me... ya know... for being so less fortunate... I mean come on! I don't even have a trunk!

ummm, ya.....no

Crappy base model HJC XL. Don't even know the model name it's like 4 years old, I seriously need to upgrade.
I've always wanted this simpson outlaw helmet but it's too damned expensive and no way to try it on before buying.
http://www.simpsonraceproducts.com/p.../large/282.jpg
I've also wanted this convertible Givi lid for a while but it's hard to get in the states. Probably the most innovative helmet on the market today.

Givi Ftw

bastard

the whole setup will be perfect once my dark shield is in

5 months till I'm in the states again... think I'll wait... stop by your place... jack your helmet.. and buy my bike :lol:

actually I'll probably try to buy the helmet in Dec or Jan see if I can get an off season sale or something

well you're welcome to stop buy, but I keep it locked in my trunk...pretty much impossible to get to

Ahh yes.. the Vault. :lol:

well you gonna be in KC or TN in Late Feb/early March?

i'll be here till june or july.

Me too! It sounded so attractive on paper!

nice... so you'll be at the Rally! I should be up there before then anyways... figure I'll be buying the bike outside of Oregon anyways... what better way to scrub it in than to buy it in TN and hit up the Gap :idk:

oh I'll be at rally's no matter where I'm living.

fuck'n nice. I'm 90% I'll be there

Ok here's the scoop,btw since you aren't ready to buy I guess I'll have to take one of these....darn...

either S800 Fever for $200 shipped

Either RSI Alien for $200 shipped

RSR Foggy Legend black $400 shipped

S500 Level $80 shipped (I have one of these I really like it for a cheap lid!)

Oops forgot the Fujiwara $350 shipped...

PM'n ya Tigger

check my flickr account, Megatron is modeling the new lid for ya

You got the red/blue... Awesome looking helmet. I thought you wanted the black one though?

Originally ordered the black one, but they shipped the other, I dug it so I kept it

:lol: megatron looks to dig it too!

sweet looking lids! ive been wondering about em since i noticwd that alistair fagan from fast bikes wears them exclusively. might do one of those in january as my bday present to myself :P

I REALLY like Depuniet's helmet...
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...icial%26sa%3DN
http://www.grandprixlegends.com/publ...mbs/SRK140.jpg

I've got 2 sharks and I never had a prob like that, but then again, I've got the RSR2. Everything else I completely agree on, these are BADASS helmets.

Yea I just got the RSR2 Foggy Legend and it's an outstanding lid! It envelopes your head and the interior is PLUSH!

tried on an rsr2 last night! felt amazing, very comfy and lightweight. had it for a great price too. just didnt match any of my shit :lol: hoping to move up to either an absolute, foggy or duhammel this spring :D

Right! I went riding for a few hours today and it just never ceases to amaze me how comfortable that fucker is! I got the blue visor so I can use it at night. My squidly ass even installed some leds and a speaker system in it now so it is PIMPIN'!!!:eatatthey:

you've played to much halo there master chief :lol:

OMG have you watched Arby and the Chief? Fucking hilarious! Believe it or not,those lights come in handy!

ok now im curious, what do you use em for? and was that a prefabbed set or something you built?

wouldn't those led's cause glare?

Obviously,there's some "bling factor" but when I'm looking for something in the trunk/elsewhere,reading a map,etc. They are very bright and run on a CR2032 battery forever. I built the first set but I got this set from a buddy I met at a Cycle World show a few years ago. It's got a switch to turn it on/off.

Actually not too bad in this helmet and they have a surround that causes them to "tunnel". I only run them riding when I'm cruising the strip....

be intresting to install one just under the chin... facing down... for like a map light...

or back for added visibility :idk:

Anyone held a Shark in one hand with a Suomy in the other? I hear the sharks are pretty light weight which is what I'm looking for.

its insane how light they are

I have a KBC and HJC right now, i'm looking at getting a solid color Shark helmet and having it custom painted.