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Durable 1.2mm1.4mm leather chassis No restriction collarless neck Zippered shoulder intakes offer ultimate climate control Dual purpose chest pocket/vents offer storage and/or cooling Insulated removable liner to adjust for riding conditions Waist expansion vents allow you to adjust jacket to your size Drop tail pattern keeps jacket from riding up while on you bike Microperforated leather arms provide cooling
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Great jacket all around.
PostedApril 6, 2012
theryko
From Seattle
State:WA
Rider Type:Adventurer
Age:25-34
Gender:male
Bang for the Buck
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Style
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Comfort
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Protection & Durability
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Air Flow
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Features
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I've had this jacket for probably 5-6 years. I wear it daily for commuting. It's kept me warm and has a good, well-built feeling. I've been down in it once at ~15mph and it took a few scuffs but that's it.
The armor is great, the durability is great, the build quality is great, the longevity of the product is great. Nothing has failed on this jacket. There's not many products out there that you can say all this about after 5-6 years of use.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Shoei Qwest Solid Helmet Aerodynamic Shell Design Aerodynamic properties are maximized through extensive wind tunnel and professional riders feedback Dual Layer EPS liner enhances impact absorption and ventilation Five shell and six EPS liner sizes present increased fit options that help to comfortably fit most head sizes Molded air spoiler to reduce drag and lift as well as diminish weight pressure on the neck while riding at high speeds Ventilation System Upper Air Intake Vent is positioned to maximize air volume into the helmet interior Large upper intake vent positioned to maximize performance in high wind conditions Easy to operate large lower intake vent Lower air intake/defroster vent reduces shield fogging and increases ventilation The rear/neck outlets allow for effective air exhaust Breath guard and chin curtain included Lightweight Advanced Integrated Matrix Plus (AIM+) High performance fiber materials are combined with extremely elastic organic fibers to create a shell structure that is ultra lightweight, rigid and resilient Interior System 3-D center pad and multi-layered, polyurethane foam cheek pads Cheek pads are replaceable or removable for maintenance Eyeglass compatible interior Standard Chin-Strap Clip Neatly secures chin strap CW-1 Shield and Q.R.S.A. System Q.R.S.A. (Quick-Release Self-Adjusting) base plate allows for tool-less shield removal and installation. The spring-loaded base plate (U.S. patent pending 11/799935) pulls the shield back to contact the window beading evenly and ensures a proper seal Scratch-resistant coating 99.9 protection from harmful UV A and B rays Optional, CW-1 Pinlock prepared shields are available to accommodate Pinlock Fog Free Inserts The CW-1, three-dimensionally curved shield is both wider and taller than the CX-1V it replaces Optional, CWF-1 two-dimensional Pinlock equipped racing shields with tear-off posts are available A pre-set lever can easily lock the shield in place to prevent the shield from opening unexpectedly, as well as prop the shield open to increase airflow Additional Specs Construction AIM+ (Advanced Integrated Matrix Plus Multi Fiber) Weight 3.644 lbs / 1,653 grams (approx, for Size Medium Solid Color) Standards Snell-M2010, DOT Please Note The vents on the Brilliant Yellow helmet are black, not yellow as shown in product photo. Note Due to manufacturer restrictions, Shoei products can only be shipped to addresses within the United States
RF-1100 vs Qwest
Well, I can't decide between the RF-1100 and the Qwest... I don't own a bike just yet and I'm starting my course in 3 weeks. I tried both on and still, they are pretty similar...
Be clear, it is not JUST about the riding position as people are saying. The Qwest is much rounder than the RF-1100. When you are spending hundreds on a helmet, it is very important that you try various models on (from various manufacturers if you can).
I tried a Qwest on and it basically smashed my nose while the rest of the helmet felt fine. I tried an RF-1100 on and had a great fit and the helmet wasn't directly smashed into my face because it has a bit more oval of a shape.
I tried a Qwest on and it basically smashed my nose while the rest of the helmet felt fine. I tried an RF-1100 on and had a great fit and the helmet wasn't directly smashed into my face because it has a bit more oval of a shape.
2 months, 2 weeks ago
by
theryko
Age: 25-34
Gender: male
Seattle
Icon Airmada Stack High Vis Helmet Ride the Lightning may have put metal up yerass, but the Stack will put thunder in your soul. Boom! As serious as a duo-toned seizure, the Stack riffs a feedback induced hymn of epic loudness. You do not compute, and neither does this graphic. Features Injection molded polycarbonate shell for strength and durability Recessed twin channel supervent with industry leading intake and exhaust ports for increased cooling Fog-free ICON optics shield with PROLOCK shield locking system Adjustable chin and forehead venting system maintains continual temperature for increased comfort in and riding situation Rapid-Release shield change system Removable molded breath deflector helps prevent fogging Fully removable, washable, HYDRADRY moisture-wicking interior Easy adjuster go-vent switch for superior air flow control Available in 4 shell sizes with an ICON exclusive long oval headform for ultimate fit and comfort All World standard meets or exceeds the following DOT FMVSS 218 (US ), ECE 22-05 (EUROPE), SAI AS1698 (AUSTRALIA) SG (JAPAN) safety and testing standards. (Does not ship with SAI or SG Certification stickers unless purchased from an authorized dealer in that country)
How does this compare to the Airframe?
I have an Airframe from 2009 (?), how does this new Airmada compare in terms of weight and overall shell size? The shield and venting look like a step up, and the overall look is very similar. I wear an XS, so I was thinking the Airmada would look and feel a little less bulky on my head. Do you know if the Airframe will be updated at all? If not, seems like the Airmada is a better helmet at a lower price point....
In regards to the sizing, you are right. The Airmada does what higher end manufacturers (Arai, Shoei) do by making the shell for the size rather than using one shell size and different inserts.
The main difference is in the actual shell material (thus the lower price point). The Airmada is a polymer (plastic for lack of a better term) shell. The Airframe is a composite shell (fiberglass, carbon fiber, dyneema) which is stronger.
As for the ventilation, the Airmada has a nice forehead vent that the Airframe does not. But, from what I understand, they both have great airflow so it's not much of a factor.
One other thing that this helmet does not have, which was a must for me as a commuter, is a chin curtain. They do not and, having contacted Icon directly, will not manufacture a chin curtain for the Airmada as the helmet's design does not accept one.
The main difference is in the actual shell material (thus the lower price point). The Airmada is a polymer (plastic for lack of a better term) shell. The Airframe is a composite shell (fiberglass, carbon fiber, dyneema) which is stronger.
As for the ventilation, the Airmada has a nice forehead vent that the Airframe does not. But, from what I understand, they both have great airflow so it's not much of a factor.
One other thing that this helmet does not have, which was a must for me as a commuter, is a chin curtain. They do not and, having contacted Icon directly, will not manufacture a chin curtain for the Airmada as the helmet's design does not accept one.
2 months, 2 weeks ago
by
theryko
Age: 25-34
Gender: male
Seattle
Icon Airframe Construct Helmet Some would have you believe beauty is only skin deep - the Airframe Construct begs to differ. With it's naked amber weave, drenched in a rich gloss coat, the Construct unabashedly flaunts it's form - an engineered matrix of Fiberglass, Dyneema and Carbon Fiber. Though already bordering on visual perfection, the Construct ships with an additional dark smoke shield to further enhance it's allure. All new, all natural and all Airframe. Features All world standard, meets or exceeds the following DOT FMVSS 218(US), ECE 22-05(EUROPE), SAI AS1698(AUSTRALIA) SG(JAPAN) safety and testing standards. Does not ship with SAI or SG certification stickers unless purchased in that country Special 'Naked' Finish Fiberglass/Dyneema/Carbon fiber shell Wind tunnel tested and refined Imported Helmet ships with both Clear and Dark Smoke faceshields
Does this helmet come with a clear shield? Or both of the shields are dark?
This helmet comes with a clear shield and a dark smoke shield.
2 months, 2 weeks ago
by
theryko
Age: 25-34
Gender: male
Seattle