*nitrous* Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Pretty much as the title really, Any one know what make / type the stigs helmet is? The new white one. Graham. Quote
Major Stare Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Yup, i think it is............. Also available in Black................. Quote
JeffC Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Graham I bought a simpsons helmet , cant remember which one, picture of it in my profile .. imho quality is Sh*te, not impressed with it at all... compared to my Suomy bike helmet its noisy draughty. just not well finished , defo not worth the money Quote
*nitrous* Posted June 21, 2006 Author Posted June 21, 2006 Cheers, it would seem there are differences in the helmet worn any way.. Quote
*nitrous* Posted June 21, 2006 Author Posted June 21, 2006 Graham I bought a simpsons helmet , cant remember which one, picture of it in my profile .. imho quality is Sh*te, not impressed with it at all... compared to my Suomy bike helmet its noisy draughty. just not well finished , defo not worth the money But hey it looks kooool Quote
Mark Stanton Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 stig helmet is a Simpson brand can't recall waht model - think its in latest Demon catalogue Quote
Bluerallye Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 The smaller picture is the Simpson Speedway RX......after consulting my Tweeks catalogue Quote
Jack T Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Quality might be a bit dodgy but its great for scaring kids, pensioners and passengers though. Jack Mine is a speedway rx btw Quote
a4gom Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 If your thinking of buying one check out if its legal for the road. It may not apply now but I bought a Simpson Bandit back in the late 80's and it wasn't legal for the road as the visor hole was too small. Quote
Steve R Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 Looks to me like a Simpson Diamondback. See here. I have just bought one in black. I'm yet to use it but first impression is that it's very light and comfortable... Will let you know how I get on with it. Steve. Quote
Blatman Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 If your thinking of buying one check out if its legal for the road. It may not apply now but I bought a Simpson Bandit back in the late 80's and it wasn't legal for the road as the visor hole was too small. Simpson lids are still illegal in the UK on the roads if you are using it on a motorcycle. There is a definite grey area as far as wearing lids in a car is concerned though, as the lids isn't being used in response to legislation, but as a choice by the wearer to afford more protection and safety than is otherwise available with a baseball hat and sunglasses. In my honest (but not legally tested) opinion, you'd be *VERY* unlucky to end up in front of the beak for wearing an "illegal" lid in a car, BUT it only needs one copper who isn't sure for him to give you a summons to test that theory. As always, there is a risk of prosecution, even if it's a slim one... Quote
MartinH Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 In my honest (but not legally tested) opinion, you'd be *VERY* unlucky to end up in front of the beak for wearing an "illegal" lid in a car, BUT it only needs one copper who isn't sure for him to give you a summons to test that theory. As always, there is a risk of prosecution, even if it's a slim one... But you may be on a "sticky wicket" in any dispute over the causes of an accident, "But he did'nt see because of that helmet m'lord" The lawyers would jump on that one! impaired vision etc, etc. Quote
The Stig Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 I can confirm that my helmet is a Simpson Diamondback as stated by Steve R. It looks rather nice doesnt it? Quote
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