Shoei Qwest Goddess Helmet
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Excellent quality
Love this shoie lid. Definitly the bang for the buck for a premium helmet. The only down side is the air flow which is slim to none other than that all around great product fit and comfort is phenomenal.
May 20, 2013
Great sport touring/street helmet
After using a very basic HJC helmet I was ready for something quieter and more protective.
This helmet fits nice and snug, with a soft fleece-like lining. It has decent air flow if you open all the vents, and stays warm with the vents closed.
I did a lot of research before I bought this helmet, and chose it for its quiet rating - however it's not drastically quieter than my last helmet. I still wear earplugs while riding...
Overall I recommend this helmet as a comparable to the Arai RXQ, but this is a bit cheaper...
March 28, 2013
Incredibly solid, good looking, tight cheeks.
I've been riding for a year now, and finally upgraded from my first helmet; HJC CS-R2, a very budget friendly helmet. Moving up to a Shoei, albeit it one of the cheaper ones, was an amazing upgrade.
The crown fits true to size, right on the dot. My head measure 23.5" and the Large is perfect. I feel it all around my head, snug, but not tight. It does not get uncomfortable at all.
My only gripe are the cheek pads. They are INCREDIBLY tight. I'm an adult and have a pretty full face, and these cheek pads squeezed my cheeks like crazy, pushing them up into my eyes. I'm hoping they'll break in a bit. It doesn't hurt, thankfully my cheeks are squishy, and it puts no pressure on my jaw, it just isn't optimal.
As a side, I was able to remove the cheek pads, unhook the buttons, and remove the foam inserts. They are layered and glued together. I was able to slowly peel away one layer and that made a world of difference. So much more comfortable. I have ordered the 31mm cheek pads, and will write up a review for those too, but in short they are NO DIFFERENT than peeling a layer of foam off the OE 35mm pads.
May 7, 2013
Beautiful quality, but louder than I expected...
Excellent Shoei quality. Top notch fit & finish. But much louder than I was expecting.
Granted, I'm riding with virtually no windshield, but I expected it to be as quiet (or quieter) than my 10 year old Schuberth modular, since the Qwest is not modular, and modulars are typically louder. It's many times louder than the Schuberth. I can't ride for more than 10 minutes without ear plugs - even wih all vents closed.
5' 9" tall, 29" inseam, riding a 2012 BMW F650GS with standard seat height and standard (tiny) windscreen.
May 6, 2013
This Helmet Rocks
I have had many helmets over the years, HJC, Bell, Simpson and all the others. About the only 2 companies I have not tried are Shoei and Arai due to their high price point. The minute you even touch this helmet you will realize ... it SCREAMS quality. The finish is perfect, the mechanics are solid, the interior is plush. The fit is dead on!!! After a 100 mile ride, I found the helmet to be quite and very stable. I have read other reviews that talk about a whistling noise, I never heard it at all, simply install the chin curtan that is included and I think that problem goes away. I wish I had not waited so many years to move into the premium helmets. My advice... spend the extra money and get this helmet.
May 1, 2013
Stylish, comfortable, and true to size. Couldn't have asked for a better helmet.
I'm a first time helmet buyer and I was a little concerned purchasing a helment online. There are so many things that I might end up not liking about it: it might not fit right, maybe the padding is uncomfortable, maybe there isn't enough air flow, etc. However, I saw this deal on Revzilla and I couldn't pass it up. They have a very good return policy which eased a LOT of my worries. However, when I received the helmet (the day after I purchased it), it fit perfectly. Very true to size. It's extremely comfortable. I don't have an issue riding around town with it on at all (it takes about an hour to get to one side of town to the other). Plus - it's super cute.... can't go wrong with this one. :)
March 14, 2013
True to size
I was hesitant to purchase a helmet online, wondering if it would fit or not, but this helmet was definitely true to the sizes and measurements revzilla gave on their website. It is stylish, comfortable and was a great price. I definitely recommend it!
March 13, 2013
Great helmet
Been riding for about ten years, just gave up the sport bikes, and have a sport tourer style now. With out a doubt the best helmet I have owned.
April 9, 2013
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