FEEDBACK on Suomy SPEC-1R

[backMARKr]

Don't know much about these helmets...

Suomy SPEC-1R

Positive and Negative Feedback appreciated...

thanks
Mark S
MW AM #525

[Woofentino Pugrossi]

Love mine. Fits me better than my old arai.

[dylanfan53]

Ditto that.  Liked the Arai Quantam F, switched to a RX7 Corsair expecting at least the same or some improvement for the upgrade but found it very noisy and uncomfortable.  I tried the Suomy Spec 1R and love it.  Light, quiet, comfortable, crash tested last summer and it saved my brain.  If only Suomy made protection for the collarbone I'd have finished the season.  No question about it, I'll replace the Spec 1R with a new one.  I got a good price from Rob at Lithium Motorsports and I'll call him again this time. 

[Super Dave]

I liked the Gunwind Suomy helmet as much as the Arai's I had over time.  My first Arai was an F1.  Replaced my Gunwind with the Spec1R Suomy.  Very happy.

[h2o_motorsports]

The helmet fits very well but when at speed on faster tracks I have a problem with the front of the helmet wanting to lift up.  No its not because the helmet is to big.  Other than that it crashes well and the price is reasonable.  I had an Arai before and it was also very nice but way expensive.  I am going to run a Shoe next year so we'll see the difference.

[Super Dave]

I've heard that.  I haven't really had a big problem with that myself even at Daytona.

Regardless, the Spec1R Extreme has a different diffuser on the top that reduces the lift on the helmet.  I've used those now for a few years.

[h2o_motorsports]

I've heard that.  I haven't really had a big problem with that myself even at Daytona.

Regardless, the Spec1R Extreme has a different diffuser on the top that reduces the lift on the helmet.  I've used those now for a few years.

I had a buddy that put the Extreme diffuser on the Spec 1R and it got rid of the lift on the helmet. 

[Woofentino Pugrossi]

I dont get lift on mine.

Then again my 750 HAS a working windscreen

[jer271]

Hey guys Iam gonna start vending at the track next year instead of racing,   If anybodys interested in soumy helmets like the one in question or any other close out ones from last year-this year let me know just PM me.  All models are availible through me on an order basis as of now.

Thanx jeremy

[Woofentino Pugrossi]

Hey guys Iam gonna start vending at the track next year instead of racing,   If anybodys interested in soumy helmets like the one in question or any other close out ones from last year-this year let me know just PM me.  All models are availible through me on an order basis as of now.

Thanx jeremy

Do they have a model you can use in cars?

[boo181]

love mine....and yes they do crash well, T9 at MAM 2 years ago couple of flips and landed on my head. walked away, not even a headache

[paco]

I Love mine.

[backMARKr]

GOT MY SUOMY

Been wearing it around the house  ( Will March ever get here!?!? )


Thanks for all the helpful feedback

MAS

[tshort]

Spec 1R = best breathing helmet I've ever had - NO fogging on the visor. Ever.  Even better than my previous one, an Arai Quantum.  Comfy too. And, like all my buckets, crash tested.

[backMARKr]

Tom--- AGREED on that!! I have tried to get it to fog and it won't. Of course so far that is just wearing it in my livingroom watching  "FASTER" ::)!

[K3 Chris Onwiler]

I'm a confessed helmet killer.  Spec1R is my all-time favorite lid before, during, and after crashing.  Especially after, because I've never been knocked out in one.  My only gripe is that changing the visor takes a PHd.

[backMARKr]

Thanks for all the feedback everyone....I appreciate it, helped making the purchase a lot easier and more informed

[Court Jester]

...because I've never been knocked out in one.  My only gripe is that changing the visor takes a PHd.

damn, sound like i need one.
i like the Icons but have been knocked out 3 times in them. once was from coming off a pocket rocket.

[Super Dave]

Good read.

Yeah, it's from Suomy, but it will tell you some interesting stuff.

[Sobottka]

im thinking of getting a suomy... how do the sizes run??? (compared to shoei)

[251am]

 Love my Gunwind, superlight...

[MJFRacing]

im thinking of getting a suomy... how do the sizes run??? (compared to shoei)

Love my ARAI (saved my life!) but time for a new lid for me as well.

How do the sizes compare to ARAI too?  Thanks!

[Super Dave]

Ok, it's easier to go try some on.

There are a couple different designs.

First, the Spec1R interior shape is different from most.  Most helmets are shaped like and upside down U.  Notice how the opening is the same width as the middle.  This makes helmets easy to get on.

The Spec1R is shaped more like a C turned down.  Notice that the opening is smaller than the middle, where your head would be. 

So, the Spec1R is kind of hard to get on initially, and this throws some people for a loop. 

I think the Arai's have different sizes for their different helmets.  I know years ago, I wore a small, then a medium, then I started fitting into some of their smalls again.

I think the Spec1R is similar to the racier Arai's.

Shoei's always felt like their shape was different to me.  I think the new Vandal is a new shape that fits people with more "oval" heads, I believe.

[H-man]

And please forgive me if this is a rather simple suggestion already known by all, but...

Try on the helmet with the cheek pads removed.  The press of the cheek pads can mislead you to whether the helmet properly fits around the upper part of your head.

Besides, if it's a model with removable cheek pads, then you can get different size cheek pads to adjust that part of the fit. but not so with the upper fit.

[LMsports]

I stock these helmets and so would be happy to exchange sizes if you are unsure about what size to order and have nowhere close by to try them on. I find that my Suomy's fit me similar to the Arai Quantum that I had. Best prices, free exchange, and trackside service, hopefully I'll be able to help you.

[MJFRacing]

Hmmm. . . sounds like you've got a sale there Rob! 

[truckstop]

I'm going to tack onto this thread instead of starting a new one:

I'm looking for info on helmets to try to find something that fits better than my Shoei RF-1000. I've got a weird, large, mutant shaped head, and a lot of hair.

Another issue is that if I stick my chin out, it rubs on the chin bar, which is bad, I fear smashing my teeth out if I ever crash and hit my chin.

I'm looking for input on which helmets are long ovals, are an inverted "U" shape (I think my hair pulls the helmet back a lot) or have a pretty good gap for the chin bar, have swapable cheekpads, and come in size XXL. I've never found a good resource for info on helmet shapes beside Arai, (and this site) and not many shops stock all styles in XXL so it's really hard to try them on. So far the best option looks like the Arai Profile. I was told that the RF-1000 was a long oval helmet, but after some digging, some reviews found it to be round. Ugh.

Hey Mr. Lithium Rob, can I just hang out in your warehouse for a day and try everything on?

I know, I'm not asking for a lot am I? Any other mutant-heads in the room? (and don't tell me to shave my head, not gonna happen.)

(Edited because I did some digging around and got some new info)

[K3 Chris Onwiler]

Jen, Suomy has a 2xl in the Spec1R.  I have the chinbar to chin issue too, and the Spec1R fits me well in the chin area.  Corse Superbikes should have them to try on, and I happen to have a spare, uncrashed Bostrum if it's what you need.  (With a removable liner that can be laundered of K3 head sweat)  2xl was loose for me, so I switched to 1xl.  The lid is yours for the asking if it will fit you, because you look so cute holding hands with X, and you have a real nice car!

[truckstop]

mmmm... K3 head sweat... arghle arghle arghle....

Seriously? I'd love to see if it fits at least, and I'll make a donation for it, 'cos that would be awesomeness.

[251am]

I'm looking for info on helmets to try to find something that fits better than my Shoei RF-1000. I've got a weird, large, mutant shaped head, and a lot of hair.

Another issue is that if I stick my chin out, it rubs on the chin bar, which is bad, I fear smashing my teeth out if I ever crash and hit my chin.

I'm looking for input on which helmets are long ovals, are an inverted "U" shape (I think my hair pulls the helmet back a lot) or have a pretty good gap for the chin bar, have swapable cheekpads, and come in size XXL. I've never found a good resource for info on helmet shapes beside Arai, (and this site) and not many shops stock all styles in XXL so it's really hard to try them on. So far the best option looks like the Arai Profile. I was told that the RF-1000 was a long oval helmet, but after some digging, some reviews found it to be round. Ugh.(Edited because I did some digging around and got some new info)

  I've got a mutant oval XX jarhead as well. Here's what I've got and how the fitment compares to present Suomy. RF900 in XL fits great. Suomy Gunwind XL, fits a bit tight. What I have tried; RF1000 in XL fits great. Spec 1R XXL fits a hair loose, XL is a little snug and may be too tight in real conditions.

  Went up to Minn. IMS last weekend and found no Suomy distributors. Our hosts took us over to MotoPrimo where the Suomys are aplenty. XXL is doable for me as the Suomys have cheek and crown pad interchangeability. I'll get a pair of the Suomys under their sponsorship deal and order cheekpads and crown pads one size up.

  One note on the Suomys and buying off E-bay, etc.; Their shell/interior shapes changed in either 04 or 05. So, a XX Spec1R will definitely have a different fit than a XX Gunwind (discontinued). Try em on at an IMS or Corse and buy from Rob!

[Maduro Mistress]

i have an 04 Gunwind and now I have an 07 Vandal... I used to wear a medium and now I'm a medium but with xsmall cheek pads - I love this new Vandal, can't wait to wear it on the road! (Damn snow) - but like someone said above, the new one fits like an Arai Quantum in a medium...