Shark Helmet...anyone else use one?

[RichC4]

Last year, when I purchased my Kat I bought a Shark RSR helmet. Out of all the helmets I tried on, I liked this one the best. It was very comfortable and had great graphics on it. With wind vents on the front and and top, it makes it very comfortable in the summer months. It also has tear away posts on the visor which I like using. This is a great feature when riding at dusk with all the insects flying around, when the visor gets clouded up, I just peel it off and have an instantly clean visor.

This helmet was priced a bit more than the rest, $700 retail, but I paid only $375 with the discount I received from the dealer.

I have yet to see anyone ride with this helmet and am curious to know if anyone out there uses one or has heard about them. It is Snell and DOT approved so I know it is a good helmet.

any thoughts?

[Kat-A-Tonic]

I heard good things about the Shark helmets. I local retailer recommends them for customers. However, I feel there are better values out there. The Scorpion EXO-700 and EXO-400 have excellent performance characteristics for the money. My AGV Demon is also a good value for the bucks (under $175 US).

[mcmahonm]

I have a Shark S800 series helmet, it is great, light and good vents, hey where did you buy the tear aways?

[Crackshot]

I have an EXO-700, and it is fantastic.

[RichC4]

I purchased about 50 of them when I bought the helmet, the dealer had some in stock. I have found this website in my internet travels

http://www.cometkartsales.com/store/apparel/tear.htm

[woobie]

Jackal has a shark, and I think Katgirl does too.

[JJ0712]

I have one also love the easy on and off shield changes can do it at red lights. Got the Air 500 i think would have to check and its in the garage right now so...yea i love it.

[Ghir]

I have a RSF2 Race... I do like it... its pretty light, shield changes are a snap... got that underchin mesh to keep my chin comfy. I got a European version - ACU Gold certified. for about 320 CDN shipped here.. pretty good.

[Junior]

I own 2 of them. Great helmets.

[RichC4]

it is funny, everyone around here has Arai helmets. it seems like that is all i see. but I am a fan of the Shark. it fit the best when i was looking which was really all that mattered, but cool looking is a plus too.

[JACKAL]

I love my RSR. Great quality. No complaints.




Sexwax has the same one as I do. Mine has more scratches than his for some reason though

[WildKat]

If anybody is looking for a shark lid, there is a fair amount of them on ebay, brand new & used.

[woobie]

If anybody is looking for a shark lid, there is a fair amount of them on ebay, brand new & used.

Jusr remember to try one on locally, the local dealer here even commmented that they "fit" differently than other helmets. I think they tend to put pressure on your forehead was what he said.

[Junior]

I think they tend to put pressure on your forehead was what he said.

Only if you have a BIG forehead.


Definately try ANY helmet on at a dealer BEFORE ordering online. All brands fit differently. Plus, you wanna make sure the color scheme matches your eyes properly. Otherwise you'll look like a tool.

[tzortn]

Definately try ANY helmet on at a dealer BEFORE ordering online. All brands fit differently. Plus, you wanna make sure the color scheme matches your eyes properly. Otherwise you'll look like a tool.

Yeah thats a good reason.

It seems that the Sharks are more common in Canada. I do not think that I have ever seen them at a dealer around here. Then again the dealers around here have a very limited selection.