How many of you own the Suomy Spec 1R Gamble?

[Swift E]

http://www.sac-cycle.com/product_images/SUOMY%20SPEC%201R%20GAMBLER%202.jpg

[Buck Nasty]

a little too fruity..

[knee_dragger]

seen it in person, very nice helmet:icon_thum

[AznGoneNuts]

not me.

[rob78]

I own a suomy just not that one...its nice though

[Hanjin]

I have that one as well as the other gamble extreme. Both great helmets.

[houseofpaint]

i own this one as well. i love it.

[BlackWidow]

Just get an AGV instead.

Thank me later.

[DANtheMan.]

Sweet lid! :icon_bigg

[Patrick]

Just get an AGV instead.

Thank me later.


Why? Do you have something against Suomy?
What experience have you had with them?

[BlackWidow]

Why? Do you have something against Suomy?
What experience have you had with them?

I like AGV. So i recommend it.

My experience with Suomy & HJC were'nt good in terms of head fit and ventilation.

Besides, the Suomy i had - it's interior was'nt removable. Which i expect from a $400 helmet!

The only thing i liked about the Suomy i had was the ratched shield mechanism, which basically allowed me to open the shield partially and leave it place locked there.

Do you have something against AGV?

[Patrick]

Besides, the Suomy i had - it's interior was'nt removable. Which i expect from a $400 helmet!

The only thing i liked about the Suomy i had was the ratched shield mechanism, which basically allowed me to open the shield partially and leave it place locked there.

Do you have something against AGV?





Nope, but I didn't say you would thank me later if you got a Suomy vs. an AGV either. IMO AGV makes a quality helmet.

Which Suomy did you own? For how long?

Like any other helmet, Suomy Spec 1 R's fit certain shaped heads better than others. You apparently have an AGV head. (that and a secret crush on Valentino Rossi:laughing6 :eek3: )

All Spec 1 Rs have fully removable liners, they always have, however they don't have a racheting shield, they use a friction design, much like Arai, and the system works very well

As far as ventilation goes, the Spec 1 R works as well for me as my Arai RX7.
It's also served myself and several of my friends well in bouncing across the pavement.

[houseofpaint]

......It's also served myself and several of my friends well in bouncing across the pavement.


GOOD thing I trust your judgement Patrick....i like the Suomy i got from you...so i'll take your word for it on that statement. :nod:

[BlackWidow]

Nope, but I didn't say you would thank me later if you got a Suomy vs. an AGV either. IMO AGV makes a quality helmet.

Which Suomy did you own? For how long?

Like any other helmet, Suomy Spec 1 R's fit certain shaped heads better than others. You apparently have an AGV head. (that and a secret crush on Valetino Rossi:laughing6 :eek3: )

All Spec 1 Rs have fully removable liners, always have, however they don't have a racheting shield, they use a friction design, much like Arai.

As far as ventilation goes, the Spec 1 R works as well for me as my Arai RX7.
It's also served myself and several of my friends well in bouncing across the pavement.

I had a Spec 1R extreme. It was the Michael Fabrizio design.

I thought that it was way too flashy! (very cheap looking)

To best summarise my short 300 miles with the helmet, i'll say they were loud as F@ck, but one of the lighter helmets i have tried soo far.

But i would never buy this helmet - unless Rossi starts wearing them :keke:

The only reason i even had it in the first place was because it came with one of the bike's i bought. Just like i have Shoei sitting at home right now that came with the R6 i just bought..umm which reminds me i should put it for sale :eek3:

[CDN Gixer Guy]

Swift E, you woulnd't regret the purchase of that helmet. They fit my mellon great and crash well...I speak from experience. Enjoy the new lid if you get it!

[SCRC John]

I've wrecked around 100 mph in my Spec 1R extreme, it work perfectly. It smacked the ground hard BTW
My next lid will be Suomy.
John

[Squeaky]

...I wonder if he's asking for opinions or just making sure nobody else has it so he'll be "original"...

[rob78]

I think its a 50/50

[Swift E]

I think its a 50/50

You win.
I was looking for input on the helmet itself and some some crash tests if any.

I also didn't want to purchase a helmet that everyone was sporting at the local bike meet. :icon_thum

[less_than_coop]

You win.
I also didn't want to purchase a helmet that everyone was sporting at the local bike meet. :icon_thum

You should totally go to wal-mart and buy a Bell then! :laughing6 :laughing6

Widow: Whats the size/model/possible price of said Shoei?

[Racer X 05]

I have this helment like it alot. suomy's tend to run small. compared to others but that's all I can say and that's not saying anything bad.

[Gixxer Geezer]

Nope, but I didn't say you would thank me later if you got a Suomy vs. an AGV either. IMO AGV makes a quality helmet.

Which Suomy did you own? For how long?

Like any other helmet, Suomy Spec 1 R's fit certain shaped heads better than others. You apparently have an AGV head. (that and a secret crush on Valentino Rossi:laughing6 :eek3: )

All Spec 1 Rs have fully removable liners, they always have, however they don't have a racheting shield, they use a friction design, much like Arai, and the system works very well

As far as ventilation goes, the Spec 1 R works as well for me as my Arai RX7.
It's also served myself and several of my friends well in bouncing across the pavement.



I think its the Rossi thing. :nod:

[Moody]

Anybody who says their well ventilated helmet is loud has some personal issues to work out. :laughing6

Anyways, So far I am enjoying my Suomy Spec-1R helmet that I got for an amazing deal @ Motorcycles-Unlimited.

[Swift E]

You should totally go to wal-mart and buy a Bell then! :laughing6 :laughing6



I don't want to copy Rob :keke:

[BigComfy]

I don't want to copy Rob :keke:
:happy1:

[Vandals]

ive been wearing a suomy all day and its a little on the small side and i have a headache.. I think i'll stick to my shoei :nod:

[636cc of fury]

Nope, but I didn't say you would thank me later if you got a Suomy vs. an AGV either. IMO AGV makes a quality helmet.

Which Suomy did you own? For how long?

Like any other helmet, Suomy Spec 1 R's fit certain shaped heads better than others. You apparently have an AGV head. (that and a secret crush on Valentino Rossi:laughing6 :eek3: )

All Spec 1 Rs have fully removable liners, they always have, however they don't have a racheting shield, they use a friction design, much like Arai, and the system works very well

As far as ventilation goes, the Spec 1 R works as well for me as my Arai RX7.
It's also served myself and several of my friends well in bouncing across the pavement.

:icon_thum

I have always liked the Suomy, great to get some good feedback from people who have ridden and crashed in them.

[rob78]

I don't want to copy Rob :keke:

:thefinger quick cheap last min. replacement and now only gets used on the track, oh and it crashes just fine...

[Swift E]

http://www.romanellimoto.com/commy_prodotti_immagini_th/CM_PRD_3520/CM_T4_suomy_spec1r_martin_01.jpg


How about the Steve Martin Replica?

I really like this design too.

Anyone have this one?

[Ridn'1Raven]

Have it, Love it, and it's not called a Gambler, it's a Goorbergh Replica.

[FireMalt]

Suomy Spec 1 saved my melon when it was introduced to T8 @ TWS... thanks for recommending it, Patrick.

[CDN Gixer Guy]

Ya, I got the Steve Martin Replica. It's a great looking helmet.:icon_thum