Looking to buy a new helmet

[uncledj]

I'm looking to buy a couple of helmets for the wife and I.

Looking online, there's so many choices at different prices that it's a little overwhelming trying to pick one.

I'd like a modular, with the flip down sunshield, preferably with an already installed Bluetooth system, primarily for music or intercom so Lisa and I can communicate while riding....and to hear GPS directions.

While I don't want to break the bank, I'm willing to spend a bit more for comfort / functionality / simplicity.

With Ventureriders being the most knowledgeable group on the web.....I thought I should ask for opinions...

Anyone care to opine?

[Marcarl]

The last time Marca and I bought helmets we decided on the brand and size, tried on 4 different helmets each and one had a nice fit for me but not quite for her, so the dealer ordered 4 more and one of those did do what we liked. You might get lucky going on line and maybe not, so how much comfort will you sacrifice for price?

[tooldood]

I have the LS2 Advant modular helmet and love it.  The reason I like it is that when the chin bar is flipped open it rotates all the way to the back and is not sticking up like a sail to catch the wind. 

I'm not sure if it is available with the built-in bluetooth, but there are aftermarket options for that.

Edited Saturday at 03:09 PM by tooldood

[vzuden]

In my opinion the only way to buy a helmet is on fit.   Size varies between manufacturers and head shapes vary with manufacturers only fitting certain shapes.  I replace mine every five years and Shoei modular as my go to.   I use a comm system between helmets blue toothed to our respective iPhones