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ScrapperX said:
It finally arrived! and its sweet. Not a smudge or defect and its perfect. I couldn't get the Ducati version of the Arai Carbon Fiber at cost, so i decided to get the Arai Cosair V RC. I'm kind of glad I did so I can wear it with all my bikes and not just with the Pani. The helmet is very very light, about 1/2 lbs lighter than my regular Cosair V and feels lighter than my Nexx carbon. The weight distribution is even and it really feels like you are not wearing a helmet.

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Hey Scrapper, that helmet is ....!!! I have the Nexx carbon also. Can you comment on the difference between the two regarding fit and wind noise?? I find the fit of the Nexx is excellent, but the wind noise is wicked. Inside around chin is deteriorating which I'm obviously not happy about. Thanks!!
 
I really want that Pista GP... :(

MUST....... RESIST....... TOOOO...... MANY......... HELMETS
 
iamlance said:
Hey Scrapper, that helmet is ....!!! I have the Nexx carbon also. Can you comment on the difference between the two regarding fit and wind noise?? I find the fit of the Nexx is excellent, but the wind noise is wicked. Inside around chin is deteriorating which I'm obviously not happy about. Thanks!!
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I find the NEXX carbon very comfortable to wear. Stable at high speed a little shakey during head check, I made the mistake of going to the quick disconnects for the face sheild which ruins the seal so you get gaps between the seal and the sheild and the adjustments won't seal it tight enough. Going back to the old screw in face sheild. Very very light helmet, lighter than the Cosair RC by a literally a hair but the Cosair RC carbon feels much lighter because the weight is distributed around your head evenly and more stable (no wind buffeting) where the NEXX is a little heavy in the rear and buffets a little more. I don't particularly like that the Nexx neck roll is non removable. The NEXX has Outstanding air flow 3/4 to full up right position.

The Cosair V Race Carbon is a thing of beauty! Its really like a peice of art. Very very light. Like all the Cosair V it's the most stable helmet at speeds and during head checks and IMHO the race carbon seems to be more stable due to the light weight and is less stressful on the neck. Excellent air flow in the 3/4 to the up right position and massive air flow in the tuck position like all Cosair V's. Quiet in the tuck and average noise in the up right position. What impresses me the most is how stiff the opening of the shell is. Its just like the regular Cosair V, you could stand on it and it won't break. Where the NEXX is not that stiff I would be a little scared to stand on it. All the pads are removable including neck roll.

Is it worth $4K for a 1/2 lbs lighter helmet? I my most honest opinion:
1) "Only if you have that kind of cash to throw around" otherwise the regular Cosair V will protect you just as much.
2) 1/2 is actually a lot to hold up at high speeds if you are a track enthusiast you will notice the difference on the neck. I did. The NEXX is also light but not as stable as any Cosair V so it seems a little heavier than the Cosair V RC.
3) if you want a rare helmet and the people you ride with most likely won't have one.
To me it's like owning a Ducati you pay thousands of $ more than a Japanese bike for a few tenths of a second faster? No, it's because it's exotic and rare compared to other bikes.
 
For most sizes I think finding a pista GP is the hard part, I've been trying for awhile and finally got one, should be here this week
 
ScrapperX said:
I find the NEXX carbon very comfortable to wear. Stable at high speed a little shakey during head check, I made the mistake of going to the quick disconnects for the face sheild which ruins the seal so you get gaps between the seal and the sheild and the adjustments won't seal it tight enough. Going back to the old screw in face sheild. Very very light helmet, lighter than the Cosair RC by a literally a hair but the Cosair RC carbon feels much lighter because the weight is distributed around your head evenly and more stable (no wind buffeting) where the NEXX is a little heavy in the rear and buffets a little more. I don't particularly like that the Nexx neck roll is non removable. The NEXX has Outstanding air flow 3/4 to full up right position.

The Cosair V Race Carbon is a thing of beauty! Its really like a peice of art. Very very light. Like all the Cosair V it's the most stable helmet at speeds and during head checks and IMHO the race carbon seems to be more stable due to the light weight and is less stressful on the neck. Excellent air flow in the 3/4 to the up right position and massive air flow in the tuck position like all Cosair V's. Quiet in the tuck and average noise in the up right position. What impresses me the most is how stiff the opening of the shell is. Its just like the regular Cosair V, you could stand on it and it won't break. Where the NEXX is not that stiff I would be a little scared to stand on it. All the pads are removable including neck roll.

Is it worth $4K for a 1/2 lbs lighter helmet? I my most honest opinion:
1) "Only if you have that kind of cash to throw around" otherwise the regular Cosair V will protect you just as much.
2) 1/2 is actually a lot to hold up at high speeds if you are a track enthusiast you will notice the difference on the neck. I did. The NEXX is also light but not as stable as any Cosair V so it seems a little heavier than the Cosair V RC.
3) if you want a rare helmet and the people you ride with most likely won't have one.
To me it's like owning a Ducati you pay thousands of $ more than a Japanese bike for a few tenths of a second faster? No, it's because it's exotic and rare compared to other bikes.
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Isn't a chunk of the 4K to pay for customizing it? Have you seen any that have been?

Oops, I am talking about the 4K Ducati CF helmet :)
 
Arai - Ducati RXV Carbon Helmet

Arai - Ducati RXV Carbon Helmet

Limited Edition, 6 month wait. Billed as the only pure carbon fiber helmet in existence, hand made.

This is the USA Edition (complete with DOT sticker).

Extremely light, work of art and worth the wait.
 

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CaliDuc said:
Arai - Ducati RXV Carbon Helmet

Limited Edition, 6 month wait. Billed as the only pure carbon fiber helmet in existence, hand made.

This is the USA Edition (complete with DOT sticker).

Extremely light, work of art and worth the wait.
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Wow - nice :)
 
I have traditionally had SHOEI and AGV helmets.

I believe that the fitting of the Arai RXV is the same as the Arai Corsair-V. IMHO, This type of Arai helmet is the best fitting helmet I have ever owned.

The pictures don't really do the helmet justice.
 
CaliDuc said:
Arai - Ducati RXV Carbon Helmet

Limited Edition, 6 month wait. Billed as the only pure carbon fiber helmet in existence, hand made.

This is the USA Edition (complete with DOT sticker).

Extremely light, work of art and worth the wait.
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CaliDuc that helmet is really a work of art. I really think Arai put a lot of detail in it.
 
CaliDuc said:
Arai - Ducati RXV Carbon Helmet

Limited Edition, 6 month wait. Billed as the only pure carbon fiber helmet in existence, hand made.

This is the USA Edition (complete with DOT sticker).

Extremely light, work of art and worth the wait.
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Well nice. What was the damage to your pockets on this if you don't mind me asking?
 
NorthBankGooner said:
Well nice. What was the damage to your pockets on this if you don't mind me asking?
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Ahem <cough> I think I paid list price, just over $4150 USD <cough> I got an additional black visor with it <cough><cough> before taxes <cough><cough>

Prices have gone up since.
 
CaliDuc said:
Ahem <cough> I think I paid list price, just over $4150 USD <cough> I got an additional black visor with it <cough><cough> before taxes <cough><cough>

Prices have gone up since.
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Helmet is always the easiest item to justify post-purchase.

..... the better they are, the prouder you feel to be protecting your head with such a top line safety product :)
 
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the funny thing is that for me the schubert sr1 is still the best helmet and the cheapest and lightest of the three.
to bad that they came out with the arai ducatidesign a year after i bought it.
 
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ShakeNBake1199 said:
Great looking helmets in this thread!

Currently have the AGV Dark rider
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Looking at getting something new and have heard good things about the Bell Star lineup
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I have two bell stars, really like them. Fit well, priced well. I love Arai, but 800 plus is a little nuts.
 

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