Raider Deluxe Helmet

And durability

I tried this helmet in both medium and large - and neither fit very well. So I went to a store to try on some other helmets and compare this one to some others and what I found is that while the inside of other half-shells are oval to accommodate a human head, the inside of *this* helmet is round - that's why it felt weird, no matter the size and that's why it looked like a mushroom top on my head.I know that unless the half-shell helmet is a "novelty" helmet w/o any padding etc, it wont sit flush against your head & there is a chance it can look like a mushroom top even with a good fit - but the fact that the inside of this is round, made the fitting & mushroom-y shape even worse.I also didnt like the fact that there was no protection for your chin against the pinching of the D-ring & strap; and also, the visor had room to move back & forth on the outside snaps, and up & down on the middle snap -- but the middle snap section had so much play in it that the damn visor wouldnt stay in the lowered position I wanted it - the wind would blow it back up. To be fair, it is only about 1/2 inch difference, but on those sunny days when you could use the visor in its lowest position, popping back up is *not* cool.The vents & removable neck curtain were very cool - but they didnt make up for the wonky visor & ill-shaped insides.Also, I dont honestly believe this is DOT approved. The DOT on the back is literally just a "D" sticker, a "O" sticker, and a "T" sticker - not the normal "DOT Approved" raised sticker with the "official" numbers on it. Whether I am mistaken or not, it was still enough to make me question the safety of the helmet - and that coupled with the other things I didnt like about it prompted me to return it. I then went to a store, paid $15 more than this one, and got a helmet that I *know* fits right, that I *know* looks good (read: not like a mushroom top), and that I *know* is DOT approved.

Got a large and it fits just right. I ride frequently so I constantly take the helmet on and off and ride in colder weather. The top of the lining slides a little bit and the chin strap is a standard buckle strap type not click buckle, but it doesn't matter really that much to me, I wanted flat black and simplicity. Perfect.------edit:2013/After riding my motorcycle for just over a year I took my first dive wearing this helmet. I was rounding a corner going about 25mph, nothing terribly fast, i glanced to my left to make sure a pedestrian wasn't going to cross then as i looked forward a truck crossed into my lane to avoid an illegally parked car. If I had been looking ahead and was going slower it wouldn't have been a problem but...I swerved and hit the brakes simultaneously and the bike went down instantly, I was thrown to the ground with my leg under it and my head hit the pavement. What surprised me was the impact, my first thought was "that wasn't so bad, like a football hit". Im not sure how it would feel at higher speeds but the Raider Helmet definitely saved a trip to the hospital. After a moment lying on my back I realized I was ok and picked up my bike and drove to work with nothing but a broken mirror, ripped glove, bruised right calf muscle, scratched exhaust, scraped knee and slightly torn right pant leg lol.

I bought this helmet about two years ago and have used it dozens of times. It is well made and handled a number of drops without significant damage. If you are riding in warmer weather (like I do down here in South Florida) the open ear design of a half helmet like this one is much cooler than a full helmet. In the winter time, the zip on ear covers are very nice to have when the temperature drops. A 3 snap flip up face shield like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Raptor-3-Snap-Flip-Shield-Clear/dp/B007M7ZUMC/ref=sr_1_5?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1372084998&sr=1-5&keywords=3+snap+flip+shield adds protection to the eyes and face without compromising the air flow. Little vents built into the helmet offer a bit more air flow inside the helmet at higher speeds.Aside from the cosmetic issues (see posts on mushroom look), at higher speeds, air tends to get under the helmet and want to lift it off your head. This is exacerbated by a shield, and you have to avoid looking up and keep the front part of the helmet down to avoid it flying up at freeway speeds. But overall, a nice solid helmet if you are looking for a cooler half helmet design with a zippered ear cover.

I wear this helmet. I have only ever worn full helmets in the past.Key points:The neck/rear lining is very nice and zips off.The visor handles any wind-speed I have attained without coming loose. (Like 90mph)The styling is not an issue for me.Negative points:This helmet is domed. Being smoothly rounded it must accommodate for the width of the ears. Some helmets have the ear area built out as separate strata. Without glasses and a riding jacket the helmet looks out of proportion. I always wear glasses and a riding jacket so they balance out.This helmet's foam portion will adjust to your head after regular use, which is good; however it was uncomfortable for the first dozen or so wears.Overall a good purchase. But potentially a stylistic issue for the vain or the small of frame. A more "military" looking half-helmet may suit them better.

I bought this helmet on Amazon. I used the sizing information on the company web site, and that said I should order a medium. So I ordered a medium using the pull down menu on Amazon. The product description says Large, but I assumed that you could order other sizes since that option is given. I was sent a large, which turned out to fit just fine, so I lucked out. I've never had a half helmet before, and it feels snug, which it should for crash protection.I like the helmet, it's comfortable and looks good. I can't use the visor since it won't fit in my under seat storage bin (the whole reason I bought a half helmet). The 4 stars is for the product itself. The sizing information is confusing at best. Raider should fix the listing to accurately reflect what they are selling. My guess is that they ship you a large no matter what the pull down says.

Compre el casco de tamaño "LARGE" siendo un regalo para mi papá (hombre de 1.70 un poco gordito) y le quedo sin problemas. Pero cosa curiosa le quedo a mi mamá (1.60) sin ningún problema.Pensé que sería de menor calidad por el precio, pero admito que me sorprendió.

Este casco es mucho mejor de lo que puedes comprar en las tiendas y con un mejor precio también.Compré el brillante para mí y mi esposo consiguió el mate para que podamos distinguirlos.

Se siente muy cómodo, algo pesado para mi opinión, pero creo que cumple con su función, lo estoy usando ahorita en temporada de frió y ayuda, no se que pasara en temporada de calor.

Cómodo y práctico, las calcomanías se pueden quitar por si prefieres personalizarlo, súper buen precio y calidad

Es justamente lo que se muestra en foto.