Tried on a few at the AMA's here in Utah. Nice and light, fit nice, I'm thinking about it as my next lid. After I try a few others on of course. I like the british certified helmets.

 

I agree about the earplugs. I love the way the helmet fits, but plugs are a must.

 

The Suomy i had held up nicely against the curb last weekend. A bit noisy but the best fitting helmet so far.

 

I have posted my helmet preferences on other polls that have been here on the forum. I agree the newer helmets have more windnoise because they have better ventilation. The last helmet I bought was noisy as hell. Gave it to the kid and he loves it. I like to hear the bike, I like to hear the tires, I like being able to avoid the EMS vehicle that doesn't recog that I'm wearing plugs or phones.

 

I've got no experience with that helmet, but think earplugs are a good idea with any helmet if you are riding at high speed for any length of time. I've got a pair of now discontinued Nolan X-Lite 901s which most reviewers considered to be the quietest helmet they ever tested. i still wear earplugs whenever I'm riding over 55 or 60 for any length of time.

 

I got a shoei last summerand couldn't wait to try it out becase it was supposed to be the queitest helmet out there. I was dissapointed. It is quiter then the HJC it replaced, but I still have to wear ear plugs at highway speeds.