Super-lightweight helmets...anyone have the HJC HX-11 or..??

[Heywood-Yablowme]

I can buy one of these HJC CF super-lightweight helmets for $750 shipped,on a deal,and was wondering if anyone has any experience with them or any other lightweight SA (car rated) helmet.  This full face helmet weighs 1/2 of what my current G-Force does.Excellent reviews,but no one I know has one.
I don't need to hear about how much they cost..and what a waste of money it is...I just want opinions on the one you own or have personally used.Thanks.

HJC HX-11..

[NathanE]

I don't own one or have personally used one, but it won't stop me chipping in 

It certainly looks pretty nice. 

It strikes me that the apeture is quite large for a car helmet though, is this one designed for bikes?

To be honest a motorsport approved car helmet in the UK is at least £400 nowadays, so $750 for this seems pretty good. 

You know that fit is crucial I'm sure, that's what has put me off mail order helmets in the past. 

[deepdiver]

Nice,

this company does a few carbon helmets

HJC HQ-1 Carbon=£299
â?¢HJC's unique removable Aquatrans moisture wicking liner featuring open cell technology foam
â?¢Superior CAD developed fit and form
â?¢Removable breath guard and chin curtain
â?¢Quick release anti-fog visor
â?¢ACS Advanced Channeling System for intelligent 7 point ventilation
â?¢Double D-ring retention
â?¢There shell sizes
â?¢Super-light weight carbon fibre shell
â?¢Safety standard ECE22.05
â?¢ACU Gold standard for use on the track
â?¢5 star SHARP rating
 
George

[benyeats]

I have had a look at the carbon bike helmet and it seemed very well made and unbeatable for the money.  Never seen one to fit my watermelon sized head tho

[Heywood-Yablowme]

The HX-11 is designed for open cockpit cars. You could use it on a bike,I suppose..but it is intended for cars,and has an SA2005 rating. HJC also makes some snazzy bike super-lightweight helmets.

My other helmets are all larges,and one is an older HJC..so I'm pretty sure a medium won't do it,and I'll be swimming in an XL.

Thanks for the imputs!   I have to give them an answer by the end of today.They only have two left at this price.

[Wmcmanus]

[quote="benyeats"]
I have had a look at the carbon bike helmet and it seemed very well made and unbeatable for the money.  Never seen one to fit my watermelon sized head tho
[/quote]

That's the same problem I have.  I've seen these HJC helmets and actually had one in my hands.  Loved it so much that I just had to try it on, even knowing that it wouldn't fit.  Wished I hadn't!  My ears nearly got torn trying to pry the thing off of my noggin!  $750 seems about right, as I recall.  I don't think it retails for much more than that, does it?

[FourFather]

We have the HJC AC-12, his and hers,(we sell them through our www.eddiehillsfuncycles.com motorcycle store), and we both love them!

Eddie

[FourFather]

And we like the way they look, too!

Eddie

[FourFather]

Another view-



Eddie

[Lane]

[quote="Mr.Toad"]
It strikes me that the apeture is quite large for a car helmet though, is this one designed for bikes?
[/quote]

If you're referring to the eye opening, is that considered large?  My eyeglasses are by no means large, but getting them on and able to sit on my face correctly through a helmet opening is a problem on most helmets.  I ended up choosing a Pyrotect model specifically because it could accomodate them.



Doesn't seem like most helmets are designed with eyewear in mind, which doesn't seem like it would take all that much effort.

[atomathics]

[quote="Curator"]
I don't need to hear about how much they cost..and what a waste of money it is...I just want opinions on the one you own or have personally used.Thanks.
[/quote]

I've tried the HX-10 in the store and it seems quite nice -- great fit for me, but that's completely personal.

The HX-10 has an advantage in that the interior padding is removeable (therefore washable).

Not really sure how the HX-11 justifies the $200 price upcharge over the HX-10.  It looks like it has fancier ventilation, but it's hard to believe that that and permanently installed padding are all that separate the two, but that is what I was told when I called HJC.

Also, the lightest they make is neither of the HX-series carbon helmets, but the Si-12.

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[NathanE]

[quote="Lane"]
[quote="Mr.Toad"]
It strikes me that the apeture is quite large for a car helmet though, is this one designed for bikes?
[/quote]

If you're referring to the eye opening, is that considered large?  My eyeglasses are by no means large, but getting them on and able to sit on my face correctly through a helmet opening is a problem on most helmets.  I ended up choosing a Pyrotect model specifically because it could accomodate them.



Doesn't seem like most helmets are designed with eyewear in mind, which doesn't seem like it would take all that much effort.
[/quote]

I can't get my specs on with my car helmet, but what the heck, it gives me an excuse for missing apices!



Actually I just wear contact lenses. 

[Bruce Fielding]

I tried to find glasses that work with a lid... I wonder if half-moon but set to distance would work?

[Rob McPherson]

If not, you could always do your knitting whilst you wait for the next corner... 

[Marcus]

750 - can I get one too? I have one of their non CF models and I love it. I especially like that their liners are (at least) partially removable.