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New GN Helmet - Conforms to new standard
« on: April 07, 2014, 12:02:15 PM »




This is the Test Opener model. I need to confirm a price with GN as this has had a drastic redesign, it was a plastic shell lid when we saw samples in November.

As you can see the box indicates that it conforms to the new standard. Certainly the peak area feels very robust. I am very impressed, comfortable, not too heavy and hasn't moved drastically away from a 'traditional' helmet design.
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Re: New GN Helmet - Conforms to new standard
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2014, 12:14:35 PM »
The a vast improvement on the new masuri's!
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Re: New GN Helmet - Conforms to new standard
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2014, 12:16:03 PM »
It's not a looker IMO. You can see where they have bulked on the peak.

Grill looks a tad square to me. Are there any ear guards included?


The sticker will cause a certain member to have a cow though.
« Last Edit: April 07, 2014, 12:44:27 PM by smilley792 »
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Re: New GN Helmet - Conforms to new standard
« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2014, 12:20:38 PM »
I saw this in Hobbs sport in Cambridge this morning Jake. I thought I didn't recognise it, had no price on though. 
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Re: New GN Helmet - Conforms to new standard
« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2014, 12:32:36 PM »
Has the grill been made thicker to prevent facial injuries?

What is the weight of the helmet?

I don't think it's too bad, I don't know why looks like a horse riding helmet.
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Re: New GN Helmet - Conforms to new standard
« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2014, 12:42:33 PM »
I actually quite like the design, the grill design looks pretty cool, and I'm guessing isn't adjustable? It does stick quite close to the traditional image I have of what a lid should look like, but I have an Ayrtek, so my views are invalid. :-[
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Re: New GN Helmet - Conforms to new standard
« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2014, 12:44:37 PM »
Can't see Cooky going out in one though.
The material looks slack at the front!
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Re: New GN Helmet - Conforms to new standard
« Reply #7 on: April 07, 2014, 12:49:17 PM »
are any of the new standard lids going to look half decent? or do they all look horrific
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Re: New GN Helmet - Conforms to new standard
« Reply #8 on: April 07, 2014, 12:55:43 PM »
Function vs Fashion
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Re: New GN Helmet - Conforms to new standard
« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2014, 12:57:54 PM »
Quote from: acko109 on April 07, 2014, 12:49:17 PM
are any of the new standard lids going to look half decent? or do they all look horrific
Urm, Ayrtek...
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Re: New GN Helmet - Conforms to new standard
« Reply #10 on: April 07, 2014, 01:03:20 PM »
Quote from: CameronPye94 on April 07, 2014, 12:57:54 PM
Urm, Ayrtek...
i stand corrected.. although the ayrtek design is different.. atleast it looks decent. where as the masuri/gn looks like theyve tried to keep it traditional and ended up making it look horrible
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Re: New GN Helmet - Conforms to new standard
« Reply #11 on: April 07, 2014, 01:17:25 PM »
I know the Ayrtek is seen as a bit of an ugly duckling...

But with this new standard, all the other helmets look worse IMHO.

Glad I invested early!
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Re: New GN Helmet - Conforms to new standard
« Reply #12 on: April 07, 2014, 03:05:20 PM »
Do you think it will just be ayrtek that will be able to have an adjustable visor with the new standard?
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Re: New GN Helmet - Conforms to new standard
« Reply #13 on: April 07, 2014, 03:42:07 PM »
Just confirmed, we will be selling this helmet for £50 with free delivery.
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Re: New GN Helmet - Conforms to new standard
« Reply #14 on: April 07, 2014, 03:50:10 PM »
Wow! Very competitively priced!
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