What do you guys think of Shark helmets?

[PolishPete]

What are your experiences with these?  Anyone use them?  Comparable in safety to the major brands (Arai, etc.)?  What's a good model?

[Gixxerblade]

Isn't that what Miguel DuHamel and Troy Corser use?

[Super Dave]

Yeah, they are contracted riders. 

What standards does the Shark use?  I do admit that I like the BSI standard quite a bit.  I'm not one to appreciate change for change's sake, but the way they require batch testing and all along with more motorcycle related crash ideology makes me more comfortable. 

Individual fit is very important. 

[Garywc]

they got a cool name... does that count for anything?

[Super Dave]

Yeah!  Isn't that why we buy?   

[Greg_Williams]

Two years ago our Tucker rep wanted us to sell them.  He left about 10 with us for a few weeks to see how they were received by customers.  We sold about half of them.  They're perfectly good helmets but we found that they didn't fit the majority of our customers very well, that was why we decided not to carry them. 

Take a look at the Suomy Vandal.  If it fits you (it's kind of a long oval) it's a real bargain.  It's a BSI, not a Snell, which a lot of riders see as  valuable.  Plus, they have a great contingency program.   

[Ridgeway]

I like my Shark RSI.  Crashed one this year and replaced it with another one exactly like it.

[Garywc]

not sure which certs they have
here is the link http://www.shark-helmetsus.com/ to there web site
didnt really have a chance to look at it but i would think they would have to be a good helmet if moto gp riders are wearing them
if its the same models sold to the public i dont know
which is a good question about most helmets the pros wear are they the same as store bought helmets? i have heard both that they are and that they arent does any one know?

[steve p]

Yeah, their contingency program is so good you'll be lucky to
get one red cent out of them.  Good luck!  

[mwsportsimaging]

Replacement sheilds are about $50.00  Ouch!  Otherwise I like it.

[Super Dave]

didnt really have a chance to look at it but i would think they would have to be a good helmet if moto gp riders are wearing them
if its the same models sold to the public i dont know
which is a good question about most helmets the pros wear are they the same as store bought helmets? i have heard both that they are and that they arent does any one know?

I know years ago when I was sponsored by Bieffe, my helmets were special units that weren't available to the public.  Ours were supposed to be lighter and made out of some different materials.  I understand that Rossi's a lightness freak, and that his helmets aren't really relevant to the production unit at all.

Yeah, really, when you get to that level, the names are about who's paying the bills and the advertising opportunity, not that they are wearing a product you can buy. 

[Garywc]

i wear HJC helmets because they seem to fit my odd shaped head the best
so i guess it also depends on what fits on which brand is good for you

I have peple tell me all the time that the HJC AC-12 is not a good helmet but i tested one out in 06 with a high side that landed on my helmet and it didnt make me any more abnormal then i have always been