# Finally going to do it, me thinks... **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [May 28, 2013, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104 "2013-05-28T14:38:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 8
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2013, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104/8 "2013-05-28T15:26:10Z")
> [@Another reason to hate the Jets...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-reason-to-hate-the-jets/52851/24): > > Good helmet brands: > > Top Line: Shoei, Suomy, Arai, Bell, AGV, > > Middle line: Icon, Shark, Scorpion, Joe Rocket, KBC, many others > > Cheap: HJC, O’Neal and many others > > [http://www.helmetcity.com/page/HC/CTGY/helmetbrand](http://www.helmetcity.com/page/HC/CTGY/helmetbrand) > > They are all “good” and they are all “safe” as most pass the same safety standards. Classic saying is if both Kia and a new Mercedes have the same crash safety rating… which one would you still rather crash in? > > On the other side, most of the time a helmet will e doing other jobs other than crashing, it will be cutting the air and taking your head with it - design factor, it will be cutting wind noise down - R&D that goes into the helmet, comfort level for the thousands of miles you will be wearing this thing over time and last but certainly not least is colors/graphics. All of these factors affect the price. (also little things like visor removal systems, visor options, strap design, weight, cooling comfort etc) > > I’ve had a number of helmets through the years and my favorite still has to be my Shoei. Out of my all my icons, none are terrible but each over time get annoying, random rattle in one, shield molding coming apart. > > Think of it as buying a TV. A 20in cathodray tube Walmart brand TV will show you the same show as a 60in LED Sony, but we all know the effect won’t be the same. You would much rather spend the money if you have it and get a nicer bigger model. > > Clothing wise I’ll stay away from Joe Rocket as their gloves I’ve owned fell apart even though they weren’t cheap and look into Tour Master/Cortech brands for very good all around jackets (great venting in warm, and great heat when it’s cold) and other typical stuff like Icon and Shift brands. I’d avoid Mesh as it does very little protection. Textile for daily duty and Leather for good protection and hot days (perforated leather). > > Gloves, in my experience, all fall apart after a year or so, no matter what you spend or what brand. > > Boots: Sidi > > On the other hand, it sounds like you’re off to a good start as you seem to be the type who wants to ride instead of wanting to be seen riding. Thanks man. I’ll look into all those brands and see what works. I definitely agree with the last part. Some times I take my car up in to the woods/back roads just to get some nice cruising in with little to no traffic with the windows down, etc. --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104)._