Zeus Helmets?

[BowDown]

I'm looking at a full face Zeus helmet. It fits good, looks good, and has a double shield & tinted visor option. But it only has DOT certification.

I currently run a CL-14 HJC that carries both certifications.


What is your opinion on Zeus helmets, and Snell certification.

Blue one.

 

[stlbusarider]

Sorry but I've never heard of the Zues line. I'm not sure I would trust any helmet that doesn't have the Snell aproval. It's always best to protect your head with the best out there.

 

[GSXcite]

For me, no Snell No wear.

 

[GSXcite]

Check out some of the great helmet deals on www.newenough.com, or one of the board sponsors.

 

[doodoggy]

Some people have criticised Snell standards as being a tad excessive. Motorcyclist magazine did a big article on it a while back. I don't think "excessive safety" is something I mind when it comes to what's protecting my head; but there was also a question of whether softer material that would fail to meet Snell standards would actually transfer less G-force to the head.

This rebuttal by Snell is worth a read:

http://www.smf.org/response.html

 

[big jim]

Stick with the known brands and a Snell rating that is only my

.02

 

[BowDown]

Ya, I agree. I'm going to purchase something with a Snell rating. My CL14 has one now, and 2yrs wear for $80/yr is cheap.

Looking at HJC, Shoei, and Aria helmets now.