Advice Needed - New Helmet

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fastchic
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Advice Needed - New Helmet

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Hey all, I'm getting back in the saddle after a few years off. I decided to stop lurking and join in. I've been doing a bit of research for a new helmet and came across this guide: https://bikerrated.com/sharp-5-star-rated-helmets/ - do you guys worry about SHARP ratings? I seem to remember an ACU sticker was all you needed when I last bought a lid but should I get a 5-star rated one this time? :)
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Get the one that fits you best.

ACU or SHARP ratings are no good if it's too loose and falls off, or too tight and is so painful it's distracting. Plenty of shops have multiple brands - go spend an afternoon trying them on and find 2 or 3 that fit well, and comfortably, then see what their ratings are like, and other stuff like venting, visor mechanisms etc.


I've worn Arai for the last 20 years or so, mainly because they fit my head shape better than anything else - bloody expensive though!
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As above!!
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