Trust me, at least 51% of the reasons our boys buy helmets is looks! Zeus managed to spin my attention toward itself from the popularly preferred brands, LS2 and MT, in the under INR 5,000 segment. But would it last? I was hell bent on choosing a White variant with little blue detailing, but I just couldn’t keep my good eye off the devilish Neon Green model, and what I went home with is blatantly obvious now. It bothered me so much that I have a white and a black motorcycle, and black and white riding gears, all complementing so hand in hand, but I swiped my card for a flashy green bucket; because I knew the attention I was going to get on Facebook ^_^ The paint quality of the Zeus helmet seemed miles ahead of LS2 at first glance, and the design is well composed. It certainly felt like an upgrade from my LS2 Phobia (FF350). I pressed my hands against the helmet’s sides to feel the shell rigidity, and I was pleasantly surprised. Then I checked the paddings, they weren’t soft on the outside but gave an upmarket impression.

I was happy to see that the chin section was given a soft cloth cover to resist wind from entering up the helmet (also known as a chin curtain), and that along with Double D ring strap, I was sold. I noticed the small front shutter and the twin ports on the head for ventilation, but what I failed to notice before buying is that the visor opens only in three steps in total, and the first step leaves a gap of four fingers – not a good thing especially since the Zeus helmet doesn’t come with any anti-fog arrangement. On my LS2 I could open the visor to a very minimal extent, to the limit of a few millimetres, so that it doesn’t fog while riding in cold weather, but the Zeus is a disaster after dusk. Thank God I was aware of the toothpaste trick to keep me safe while riding at night, in cold or rain. Another thing that upset me was the visor lock. It looks like it can be opened easily, but I later realised I had to carry a pair of pliers to turn the knob and detach the visor every time when it needs thorough cleaning.

The vents, are indeed vents, but for what purpose I couldn’t figure out even after using them for over 12,000 km. motorcycle shop in ayrI could never feel any difference in the flow of air inside the helmet between having the vents closed and open. motorcycle helmet hullYet it has been very breezy inside regardless of the shutter position, and unfortunately still, my forehead kept sweating a lot.motorcycle helmet not bulky One good thing about the Zeus helmet is that the paddings are very durable. motorcycle shops near puyallupThey feel superior considering the price range of the helmet, and the snug fit stays for good (until you wear a balaclava and stop using the same later).are motorcycle tires bias or radial

Another good thing about this helmet is that it has provision for helmet speakers. rent motorcycle in mauiI have been using a pair since day one and I’m very happy about it. Just that if the provision was a little lower I would’ve received better bass and higher volume. The speaker pouches are slightly offset upwards, hence my ear lobes start aching after hundred plus kilometres on one stretch. The Double D rings is a proven system for safety, but the clamps have begun to show signs of rust so soon, in just about 3 months. In the same 3 months, the Neon Green colour has faded very badly! The posterior region of the shell is almost white now! That was totally unexpected in such a short while. I contacted the store and requested them for a replacement under warranty, but I was denied. The safety rating of the Zeus Helmet is ECE R22.05, and the weight is 1,480 +/- 50 grams for the L size (59 cm).

The helmet is not DOT approved, and the weight did feel like a big concern when I did really long tours. It felt like my head was tethered to a drogue parachute. We recommend the Zeus Helmet for first-time helmet buyers and for those who ride in the city a lot and do less tours. After around three months and 12,000 km of usage, the foam padding is still impressive, the attachments are still in place and the visor has sustained no worry-worthy scratch. The only major concern is the colour that has faded dramatically. If you’re going on a tour with this helmet, please perform your own anti-fog measure for the visor (if needed), and use a full face balaclava or a nose cover while riding in very cold weather. PS: This helmet is not from the shelf of Zeus Motorcycle Helmets based in the UK, this is made by a Chinese company. Intervening prices may have been charged Discount already appliedClick here to view products in this offer How can I get it? Rain-X Anti-Fog prevents interior fogging before the problem begins!

Anti-fog is specifically designed to eliminate interior condensation, fogging and steaming, caused by wet weather, high humidity & temperatures changes. Click here to see Rain-X FAQ's Rain-X Anti-Fog Extra Info Quick & simple to use Suitable in wet weather, high humidity & temperature changes Reduces interior fogging and removes smoke residue For use on Car Mirrors, Windows and Bathroom Mirrors View the Safety Data SheetIn checkout the products will be split into separate deliveries for each supplier. Other customers who bought this also viewedBest Bluetooth Motorcycle Helmet 2017 About The AuthorBikers are generally known to be tough, adaptable. Places where “normal” human beings struggle to walk, we slide our bikes and call it fun. When the weather gets tough and “normal” people cancel plans to stay indoors, we wake up and ride into the storm. We probably have worms in our brains. In the 4 years I spent riding around Mumbai, those 3 months of God’s diarrhea tears every 12 months were such a huge pain in the ass.

I don’t know why people say Cherrapunji is the wettest place in India, it’s Mumbai you morons! Who gives a shit about a place where barely anybody lives? It might as well have unicorns falling out the sky and leprechauns masturbating to jingle bells while erotically asphyxiating themselves with Christmas hats, nobody is there to see it, it doesn’t matter. Mumbai on the other hand, a city of 900 trillion people, 600 quintilian pigeons and 190 sextillion black & yellow cabs, matters. As I may have mentioned a few times before, I can’t see shit. I wear contact lenses, on top of which I wear goggles, on top of which I wear my helmet. Unless it’s a perfect 26 degrees, cool breeze and shining Sun, I’m fog fucked. When it’s cold or raining, I usually have to open my visor a bit to keep riding. I try not to stop as much as possible, because things are fine as long as I’m moving. It’s kind of a weird situation, I know the fog will go away if I cross 70 kmph, but I can’t see enough to go beyond 7 kmph.

Apparantly, a UK based company has a solution. Rainpal is basically a wiper for the motorcycle helmet visors. I’m sure many of you have joked about one to your fellow riders, but some bloke called Adam Aarons actually went ahead and made one. Here are the basic reasons for why I think this thing might work. It’s not just a piece of rubber going around your face, it’s smart. There’s a water reservoir, like you have in cars, but much smaller, that can be used to spray the visor first, before the wiper starts. The manufacturer claims that not only will it keep rain away, it’ll take care of fog too. Their theory sounds good, but practical testing is needed. It appears they’ve tested it till 160 kmph, which is overkill for rain riding. At roughly 5000 rupees, it’s not cheap, but for the purpose it’s built, that cost is justifiable. They’ve already raised some 5000 Pounds on the funding website, so people obviously understand it’s useful.

They claim 1 year warranty. Yes that sounds too good to be true, international returns will be painful. They claim you can attach/detach this thing in seconds. With constant use, a life of 2 hours is predicted, which is not bad at all. They have replaceable batteries too, and charge via USB. Optional wireless controls can be mounted on the handlebar to keep your hands free for, well, riding. Comes with hard carrying case. Here are the reasons why it might not. At 150 grams, it sounds light, but anyone who has attempted to mount any superlight action camera on your helmet will know that’s not true. It’s possible that due to the weight bearing down from the visor, there’ll be some top to bottom movement on bumps. It’s a pretty thin device but even so, aerodynamics are important. You don’t want wind buffeting to chop your head off. They have tried to clear any doubts about that via a document, but I read it, and it’s fucking confusing. Take a look for yourself.