Shoei's just got to be too expensive IMO and Arais have always been too expensive though they have the best paint and design and I always used Arai MX helmets.
I've never understood anyone who says this
What price do you put on permanent brain damage, or your life?
Just because they cost more does not mean they are better, you very narrow minded. I don't understand anyone that thinks 'it costs more so must be better'
Read the SHARP tests and you will find that a £140 HJC IS17 scores 5 stars, better than a £470 Shoei GT Air with 3 stars and and a £600 Arai RX7GP with 4 stars.
I have always bought what I thought to be the best helmet. How many MX riders spend £400 on an Arai? I never had a problem with it.
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