Helmet advice after back surgery

[scotinexcile]

I broke my back at T4 last year at the Isle of Man. Since then I have a real problem with vision using my Arai helmets due to restricted movement in my neck. I am restricted in how far I can get off the bike, either side, as I cant get my eyes "up" far enough to correctly gauge turns

Any advice on helmets that have a steep "rake" at the back that offer more movement? I looked at the AGV but cant find one to try on

Thanks in advance :afm199

 

[originalsturge]

might want to check out the nexx helmets as well. might be good to trek to long beach for ims to try shit on too?

 

[johnparjr]

If your ever in the Sacramento area go to cyclegear

 

[RichK]

The AGV has a really steep rake in back (it actually felt weird to me to have wind blowing on the back of my head in that area), so definitely try one!

 

[Entoptic]

SF Dainese has AGV.

 

[NorCal Factory]

Call Bell helmets in Scotts Valley and ask if thier custom helmets can be modified to suit your needs.

 

[Cycle Gear]

Our Sacramento location stocks the AGV Corsa R and Pista GP R if you're willing to make the trek down.

 

[FreeRyde]

Lightest helmet possible. Rounder the better.

 

[secn8ure]

Revzilla carries AGV and have a very good return policy.

https://shop.revzilla.com/motorcycle/agv-ax-8-evo-naked-carbon-helmet

 

[scotinexcile]

Thanks for all the advice guys :thumbup

 

[russ69]

Worse case: Get a sit-up bike and keep your speed down.:afm199

 

[scotinexcile]

Worse case: Get a sit-up bike and keep your speed down.:afm199

Speed down, you are funny :rofl:rofl:rofl

 

[ST Guy]

Best thing, by far, is to try them on. And seriously, there comes a point in anyone's life where a more standard riding position makes the most sense.

 

[ratlab]

might want to check out the nexx helmets as well. might be good to trek to long beach for ims to try shit on too?

nexx carbon fiber- superlight and very big eyeport.

 

[algs26]

https://motowheels.com/
Also Motowheels in Rancho Cordova. Store's open weekdays only.

 

[Schnellbandit]

Have your vision checked first. A big eye port doesn't matter if your peripheral vision sucks since you can't make use of it.

Consider one of those mirrors that attach to/near the top of the windscreen and work like blind spot mirrors in cars and trucks.

A different helmet isn't going to make as much difference as augmenting your ability to see more with less head movement.

A different helmet is only part of the solution in your situation.