HELMET WEIGHT.. does it affects our neck for a longer period? or on a long trip?

While light weight is always a plus, it isn't necessarily the only factor to consider. The helmet's center of gravity will affect how the weight is carried, which can make a lighter weight helmet feel heavy and vice versa.

The fit of the helmet is paramount, because a proper fit will distribute the weight more evenly around the head and down through the shoulders.

Also, helmet aerodynamics are important, because a proper design will help prevent helmet lift and buffeting (which can also be exacerbated by the helmet's perceived or real weight).

When comparing helmet mass, it's important to know the size of the helmet shell used by the manufacturer. Helmet weights may vary, depending upon size. Full-face helmets range from approximately 1400 to 1800 grams.

Once helmet weight reaches about 1650 grams, it becomes harder to mask its weight. Modular, or "flip-up", helmets normally weigh more than a comparable sized full-face helmet, due to the mechanism used to flip up the visor.

Helmet manufacturers claim that Snell certification can add 50 to 100 grams or more weight to a helmet, due to the differences in the composition of the shell in order to meet Snell requirements.

For the purchaser, this means that it's also important to know which helmet safety standard the helmet meets when comparing weights.

Here is a comparison chart that shows the weights of some of the helmets that we've reviewed. The helmets are listed by size. Remember, helmets should not be judged on weight alone - several other factors should be taken into consideration when choosing a helmet.

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Thanks bro. Very informative!

Dalawa din kasi helmet ko at ito ang diffrence nila:

1. KPM (DOT at Snell Approved): Malalaki ang size, mabigat, makapal ang outer shell at yung styro din sa loob (kahit upuan ko na nakatagilid sya ay di nayuyupi).

2. INDEX 811 (Dont know kung DOT at Snell Approved): Large size for me, magaan, manipis ang outer shell at styro (kaya syang mayupi using my both hands).

kaya nga e, not necessarily pala maganda ang hitsura safe ka na.

you are right, very informative kaya i pi nost ko to let everybody also read and understand. sayang kung tayo lang makaka alam at least ma share natin sa iba.

di ba?

Right!!! Thanks ulit for sharing! Pero sa totoo lang mas ginagamit ko yung Index ko kasi sikat sya at maporma talaga ang design kesa dun sa plain colored KPM ko na since year 2000 pa in good condition bale wala na kasi syang visor kaya pangit na tingnan (nilipad kasi nung may nakasalubong akong bus habang nagtu-touring...lakas pala ng turbulence ng bus lalo na pag mabilis din ang takbo natin, pati motor ko napupunta sa gilid sa lakas ng hangin.)

2. INDEX 811 (Dont know kung DOT at Snell Approved): Large size for me, magaan, manipis ang outer shell at styro (kaya syang mayupi using my both hands).

hindi kaya peke yung nabili mong index... ang lambot naman nyan... nayuyupi mo using your hands.

sakin 411 lang pero matigas yung shell. mukang imposibleng mayupi ko ng kamay ang gamit. ilang beses ko na din nalaglag yun... matibay naman.

I don't know if it's a fake kasi pare-parehas lang naman ang mga Index helmet sa area namin eh at limited pa dealer na nagbebenta ng helmet dito samin.

mas manipis or malambot ang 811 kesa sa 411 yata, kasi before meron din ako ng 811. after a while nung nakabili nako ng suomy binigay ko na sa tropa yung 811, nahulog naman daw sa tulay nung isang beses na nakasabit sa siko nya kaya ayun nawala na. hehehe...