By looking for long-oval shaped helmets, I foound that Shark makes a very high quality helmet in the model RSi. They make other helmets in round and round-oval shapes too, but I was pretty sure that I needed an RSi model. I measured and began looking at various retailers to see what was available. I found an RSi on closeout at motorcyclecloseoouts.com for more than $200 off the original retail price and I ordered it. It arrived in just a few days and as aoon as I put it one I knew this was the right shape for me. It fit perfectly, no pressure points at all, anywhere. Since I work from home, I left it on for a while and it was still very comfortable. The quality is excellent and the visor removal/replacement is very simple. It is also a very lightweight helmet, and no comparison with the modular helmets in this regard. At last – a comfortable helmet that didn’t break the bank.
The downside – sliding my glasses on after donning the helmet is proving to be a challenge. I can sometimes do it, but usually not the first time. I need to find a way to cut a “glasses groove” in the upper part of the cheekpad to help out. I don’t know how to do that just yet, but I’ll figure it out. I can live with that issue for now, because the other issues I had are completely solved.
Light weight, the protection of a full-face helmet, and proper fit. 3 out of 4 is pretty good and I’ll fix the glasses thing soon enough. Then, I’ll be 4 out of 4.