Icon Airframe Ghost Carbon Helmet Review at RevZilla.com
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Icon Airframe Ghost Carbon Helmet Review www.revzilla.co... The India Charlie Oscar November (or Icon) Airframe Ghost Carbon helmet is suited for day time riding and nighttime missions with a premium carbon fiber shell with rubatone finish and a yellow tactical faceshield approved for day or night use. Desert Eagle and Laser sight sold separately. For a full detailed breakdown of the Icon Airframe helmet, check out this video: • Icon Airframe & Airfra...
+Christopher Alderson It depends on your location and the location of the items you're ordering. 99% of the time we ship the items to your shipping address from the closest warehouse. -Hi-Viz Brian
bought this from Revzilla, and i am more than happy!! I love this helmet! Its a bit windy, but does the job, and looks really good!!
Not an extra layer, but a replacement of the outer layer. The shell is not 100% carbon fiber, but there is a drop in weight compared to the fiberglass version. -CK
Yes, we can ship Icon to England. You can also check out our International Shipping Policies for more details. ~Ali
What kind of bike are you riding? Riding Style? My vote goes to the Ghost Carbon, but it depends on how you plan on using the helmet.- CK
The Amber lens is best tinted for cloudy days where contrast is low and seeing into shadows is difficult. I wouldn't recommend using anything but clear for night time. -CK
To me personally, Shoei and Arai still make some of the best helmets around, but I am impressed with the style and function Icon is producing these days. The premium price tag attached to the Ghost Carbon helmets are in part due to the more exotic materials used in its construction. Arai and Shoei build helmets to be safe first and foremost, with less emphasis on cool factor. Icon builds safe helmets with a heavy emphasis on cool factor. ~Ali
All Carbon Fiber helmets tend to be more noisy than their counterparts as the decrease in weight usually equates to a decrease in padding or other materials that would help to deaden sound. -CK
There are a few things that set this apart from the Airframe, including the hand-laid carbon fiber shell, the translucent supervents and the included yellow tactical faceshield. No doubt $500 is a big investment.
I'm glad that I found Revzilla. I already purchased boots and gloves. Now I want this helmet !!! Local store does not carry this one.
We've got a couple riders on our staff who rock the Airframe, but since this is so new, we haven't taken the Ghost Carbon to the streets....yet.
Love that yellow shield. So Rainbox Six.
Both helmets have unique features. It would depend more on what type of riding you do. I suggest giving our Gear Geeks a call to discuss in more detail. ~Ali
I just got it this Ghost Carbon and so far i love it!!! Quality is very good, as for the price it's up there but you pay for what you get. buy a $100 or buy a $500 and you definitely can tell if you got junk or some thing great. So far people that see it want it. So if you don't want to talk to people then don't buy it. It's like a viper or a corvette, people see a viper and go crazy and want to talk about it. Then a corvette well they just walk away. Got mine at RevZilla great people!!
Both the Airframe and the Variant are hot.
I ride a 2009 Yamaha R6. I commute to work on my bike throughout the week but also hit the canyons wknds plan on going to the track someday.
I love that visor tint, looks sick and fits in with the rest of the awesome styling
True. It's a chunky investment.
I'll probably pick up one of these down the road. i love the Airframe designs
We're on it! Yes, supersick. Yes, hefty pricetag. But priceless in terms of cool.
Seriously I don't own a motorcycle but if I keep watching this videos with this cool helmets soon or later I might buy one LOL! I never ride a motorcycle in my life but now I'm thinking about it :D
If you do, be very wary and don't go beyond your limits, always go with gears, I broke my leg and I now have a metal rod there for the rest of my life as well as screws and plates, get a 250 or 300, used because you will abuse it trying to learn, ride safe bro!
Hitler 100% on point.... Never thought I'd say that lol.
The Variant is a dual sport helmet, so it really depends on what kind of riding you do.
Think of the Ghost Carbon like a Airframe that just completed 54 hours at The Crucible. ~Ali
Can you do a subcategory of full faced helmets, and modular helmets that are better for cruisers and Harleys?
Are all the high end full faced helmets designed for face on the gas tank riding?
And how much to you lose in aerodynamics if you are sitting more upright?
kiran hill If we don't specifically call out a helmet for being a race helmet, it's likely good for upright riding on cruisers and Harleys. That being said, you really want a helmet that has ventilation and aerodynamics optimized for 3/4 to upright riding. For modulars, Shoei Neotec, Scorpion EXO-GT3000, and Schuberth C3 Pro. For full-face, Shoei GT-Air and RF-1200, Scorpion EXO-T1200 and EXO-R710, HJC RPHA ST and FG-17, and Schuberth S2. The Arai Defiant is also great, but it's a bit loud. -DrewZilla
I love my airframe even though it doesn't fit me as well as I liked. Love the new ghost carbon even more
what is the light emittance of the tinted visor?? does it come with a clear visor too
Hey revzilla, I was wondering how this compares to the scorpion EXO-R2000, I have one but I have it a size bigger than my head and just recently the pump checkpads are leaking air somewear so it feels loose now without the pumps working.
+dohser805 They're both considered sport/track helmets, but they each conform to different standards. The US-model EXO-R2000 meets the DOT and Snell safety standards, whereas the Icon Airframe meets DOT and ECE safety standards. From a fit standpoint, the EXO-R2000 is intermediate oval, whereas this Airframe Ghost Carbon is pretty round. Keep in mind that the Airframe Ghost Carbon is now being replaced by the Airframe PRO Ghost Carbon, which is a narrow/long oval in its internal shape. If your EXO-R2000 is too big, it really would be safer to get a new, properly-fitting helmet. -DrewZilla
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Is this an extra layer of carbon twill applied to the top of existing helmet or does it serve a purpose as to dropping weight?
So the airframe is $265 and this is $500. They're essentially the same helmet, only this is about double the price. Don't get me wrong, it looks freaking awesome, but $500 seems a bit much.
Are there pin lock visors available for this helmet.
Really like the idea of that yellow visor for enhanced low light riding, but if it fogs up on colder nights it won't be any good ?
How would this compare in size (the actual outer dimensions of the helmet) & weight against my current favorite Shoei X-Spirit 2 (called X-12 in the U.S.) ?
Icon doesn't offer an Pinlock system for the Airframe helmets. What size Airframe and X-12 would you like me to compare? -Hi-Viz Brian
RevZilla Any 2 of thw same size will do.
Like Medium against medium.
Don't have an Icon dealership near me so can't go chek it out in person.
RevZilla Any 2 of thw same size will do.
Like Medium against medium.
Don't have an Icon dealership near me so can't go chek it out in person.
wiwwee I've attached some pictures for you below of a Medium X-12 and Medium Airframe. Have a great weekend! -Hi-Viz Brian
* i.imgur.com/ASQA5pu.jpg
* i.imgur.com/DMeyCJH.jpg
* i.imgur.com/dJLRwg2.jpg
Can you use that yellow visor at night and how well does it work? Is it the same yellow one you can buy for 50 bucks, I have a variant but not thee ghost model. So if I got the yellow visor, well it be the same as the gh ost models
Yup, it is the yellow is the same tint. While you can use it at night, it's not necessarily recommended. Yellow can cut out the harshness of blue tones from headlights, but it will also dim your overall vision at the same time. -TeamZilla Chris
i want to buy this Helmet but it says it is out of stock and discontinued. the prize on revzilla was $375 but on amazon it's $500. please where ele can i get this Helmet?
+Duffman 305 It's gone, so Amazon and eBay are really your only options. Sizing is pretty true, and the shape is sligthly round oval. -DrewZilla
+RevZilla Thank You! I was actually able to find a brand new medium size for $375 on ebay.
@revzilla I am interested in buying a visor that would work during the day and night. I've heard that yellow visors are great for night riding but I don't like the look and don't believe they would block enough light during the day. So I am curious if the icon RST red visors would be good for day/night riding? If not, is there a reliable photochromatic option for an icon airmada?
You are correct that yellow visors don't really block light for daytime riding. For the RST red visor, it appears red from the outside but is a standard light smoke tint from the inside. Tinted visors, even light smoke tint, are not appropriate for nighttime riding. Additionally, there are no photochromic visors for Icon helmets, so you are limited to wearing sunglasses with a clear visor or swapping between clear and tinted visors. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/icon-optics-face-shield
Hey my brother, will this shield fit any airframe helmet & what the ordering name of the shield & price of the shield??? Thank u in advanced...
Park Boy All current Airframe Helmets take the Icon Proshield. www.revzilla.com/product/icon-proshield-face-shield Prices vary based on the tint/color of the shield. -DrewZilla
Whoa...Revzilla site says these are on close out and sold out of L and XL. Is that it for this model? Did I miss the boat?
Chris E Yes, stock has been limited and demand has been high (especially at $125 off!). -DrewZilla
Why dont you put the helmets on ever? so we can see how it looks on a body.
Ratkillinfink We usually do that. We'll try to do it more often! Thanks! -DrewZilla
damn I wish they sold this in Australia:,(
Nice, besides, I love a helmet with flat paint :)
This helmet looks great. Have you tested it in actual riding conditions?
Can we order a black tinted visor. Love the visor on it but when I get helmets I like to have both just incase
what about a communication head piece or a way to amplified voice speaker so you can talk with the helmet on or mp3 hookup inside the helmet
+Dondi Dykes Take a look at our Best Bluetooth Communicators Guide for some ideas! I personally like the Sena SMH10R. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/2015-best-motorcycle-bluetooth-headsets-buyers-guide
How does this compare to an Rf1200? In terms of comfort, quality, safety, and noise level, etc. thinking of getting another helmet Thank you!
Z33NY This Icon looks cool and is safe, but I find the Shoei RF-1200 to be quieter and of a bit higher quality. Both are comfortable though. -DrewZilla
Thanks Drew. Excellent customer service, this is why i only buy my stuff from you guys!
At that price, which would you choose, this or the GT-Air?
Love this helmet.
I'm planning on purchasing a sports bike is this a good buy for this type of riding
Hamza mohamed salih Yes, the Airframe is specifically designed for the riding position of sport bikes. -DrewZilla
At $500 a pop, how do they stack up to the Shoeis or Arais?
airframe ghost carbon or agv grid? just looking for a new helmet
Does anyone have an idea on what the symbol is on back translates to?
It's a Japanese Kanji. On-reading "kage", kun-reading "ei" with the English meaning of roughly "phantom" or "shadow".
Hey man, you know if this yellow faceshield is compatible with the Icon Airmada Chantilly?? Thanks
It is not compatible. The Airmada takes the Optics face shield. -Hi-Viz Brian
www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/icon-optics-face-shield
But given the yellow face shield in the icon optics face shield in your site. its wrong?
Lucas José I apologize for the confusion. The Yellow Icon Optics face shield is compatible. -Hi-Viz Brian
hahaha thanks, the black chantilly helmet with this yellow face shield looks very great!!
It sure does! You're welcome. -Hi-Viz Brian
I would just save up for a schuberth sr1
Great review. Not trying to troll here but the term "mil-spec" is confusing, and can actually be considered by some to be a misrepresentation of the product. Is it your opinion that they shot for a mil spec design or is that what they are advertising.
Coming from someone that that sells to the military.... Mil-Spec is a term used to advertise that your product has been tested by, and meets the standards for the united states military... Other than that, great review man. I'm probably going to buy this thing because its so damn sexy.
Hah! It is a sexy helmet! We apologize for the confusion, Tyblerone. Yes, they were aiming (pun intended) for the tactical / mil-spec look. The helmet is not meant for actual tactical scenarios and was not built to military specifications. It has more of a .223 feel as opposed to 5.56. That's very cool that you sell to the military. Are you in the ballistics field? -Hi-Viz Brian
No i'm not in the ballistics field. A "Tactical" look I can understand, but a "mil-spec" look I cannot. I still think you are miss-understanding the definition of the term "mill spec." The definition verbatim: A United States defense standard, often called a military standard, "MIL-STD", "MIL-SPEC", or (informally) "MilSpecs", is used to help achieve standardization objectives by the U.S. Department of Defense. Like I said, cool helmet. The Ballistic Coefficient difference between the above mentioned rounds is borderline impossible to feel, and I don't see how that applies...? I guess what i'm trying to say is you don't need to miss-use cool catch phrases to highlight a product. That thing sells itself.
is it structurally harder than the rest of the airframe helmets? or just for looks? RevZilla
3La295 Icon does not make a distinction between any differences in structural hardness. It's mainly for looks. -DrewZilla
What is the difference between the ghost carbon and the rubatone besides price
Just the carbon fiber finish on the Ghost. Its all in the style. -CK
icon bring this back please
Unfortunately, they won't bring back the Airframe Helmet, since it's been totally replaced by the Airframe Pro Ghost Carbon. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/icon-airframe-pro-ghost-carbon-helmet
yeah I saw that but that helmet is ugly and I have this airframe in rubatone and its so conferrable
looks like it took some inspiration from the corsair v
Why do you keep saying mil spec for a motorcycle helmet?
Tyler Colt The Ghost Carbon helmet was designed to have a tactical "mil-spec" inspired look. -Hi-Viz Brian
still recommend the ghost carbon?
Is this helmet discontinued? finally saved up the penny's to buy one and i don't see it anymore.
+Omar Estrella Yes, the Airframe Ghost Carbon was discontinued in 2015. -DrewZilla
y bring it back !!! any 2xl or 3xl left over?????
qual e o valor deste lindo capacete .
I want one!
I'd by one right now if it was juuuust a lil cheaper, 425 maybe smh, bad ass looking tho
Flip down sun visor inside??
Airframe helmets don't have internal sun visors. -Hi-Viz Brian
Is it noisy?
flavor
Wow, perfection itself !!
Is it really 500 bucks ??!
Why is that helmet 500$ when the rest of the air frames are like 290$?
AuburnMan9 It's all about that Carbon overlay. The standard Airframe uses a blend of fiberglass, carbon fiber, and Dyneema for the shell construction, and unless you get the Airframe Construct, you don't actually see the shell. With the Ghost Carbon, it's much more expensive and time-consuming to get the carbon fiber to lay correctly in the molds so you get the nice, even pattern you see. -DrewZilla
Ahh this or the Variant? ?
Obviously not a $500 price tag?
I dont want a helmet that turns everything I see to the color of piss
It's just the visor you can change it
0:53, the what now?
do you ship for free to canada ?
+Manuel Desmarais Our free shipping applies to domestic US orders. For Canada, shipping cost depends on size, weight, and value. Some brands may not be shipped to certain destinations due to manufacturer restrictions. If you have selected an item that cannot be shipped internationally we will inform you in the checkout process on our site. Please see our International Orders Page for more details.
*rvz.la/intl-order
need this
I'm in love.
Ehhh can we get a clear visor please?
This is the now-discontinued model. The new Airframe Pro Ghost Carbon comes with both clear and dark smoke visors. Hope this helps! -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/icon-airframe-pro-ghost-carbon-helmet
How much for this ?
www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/icon-airframe-ghost-carbon-helmet - Hi-Viz Brian
I meant buy of course. It'll be my first helmet and I still need the rest of my gear, ideally I'd like to get at least two items for 500. Throw some gloves in the mix for me revzilla.com. Alpinestars
shut up and take my money >.>
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RevZilla What helmet would you recommend the Arai RX-Q or the Icon Airframe Ghost Carbon? I would like the opinion of someone who has worn both thanks a lot.
Those are quite different helmets! What kind of riding do you do? This will help me know what your helmet needs are. -CK
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Mostly around town and some long trips on the thru way. With occasional track days. I am looking for light, comfortable, does not have to be super quite, but don't want it to be overly loud. Really good venting system for hot weather is very important to me. I ride a sports bike, but not a super sport.
If you are an occasional track guy, I think the RX-Q is better suited with the SNELL rating and the lightness factor. The Airframe may be slightly better vented, but you could also consider the Arai Defiant if venting is a deal breaker. -CK
Bluetooth friendly?
Yes, it will accept most Bluetooth communicators. -DrewZilla
Halo helmet
500$ people =( that's just depressing
just shut up and take my money!
do you ship to England?
CARBON LIFEFORM > GHOST CARBON ..
$600 for an Icon!?!?!? Bahahaha😂😂😂😂
600 Jesus wtf illl stick with my cheep ass helmet.
I tried to pay attention to the helmet but your tight ass purple shirt was too much of a distraction. Did you borrow that from your sister? Lmao
linda hiem It's body paint. -Hi-Viz Brian
RevZilla ROFL
linda hiem Thats size SMEDIUM...
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Great review. Not trying to troll here but the term "mil-spec" is confusing, and can actually be considered by some to be a misrepresentation of the product. Is it your opinion that they shot for a mil spec design or is that what they are advertising.
Coming from someone that that sells to the military.... Mil-Spec is a term used to advertise that your product has been tested by, and meets the standards for the united states military... Other than that, great review man. I'm probably going to buy this thing because its so damn sexy.