i am buying a suomy spec 1R extreme helmet, and i was wondering if anyone has any experience with these helmets. i put one on the other day and went home and immediately sold my bell starr because of how perfectly the suomy fit my head and how incredibly light it was. i have always been a Bell, Shoei, and Arai guy, but i think im going to try this one out unless there is a issue with them that someone knows of. heres a link for one for sale. the one im going to buy is one ebay for $100 less same paint theme (wall street). http://www.amazon.com/Suomy-Spec-1R-Extreme-Street-Helmet/dp/B004124SCO
Yes, I have the gambler. Freaking love it. It is one of the lightest helmets I've ever owned. They can be pricey, but I think they are quite nice.
Have Kotlinski connect you with Mary Lockhart (Mike's wife) BTW, this is the one that I have: http://www.usfreeads.com/files/viewitem.image?item=HRHsdpk&i=1.jpg
Used them the last 5 years and love them! I dont think they are imported anymore, I have not been able to find one with a good build date for racing (less then 5 years). Anyone have a info on some with a good build date? All 3 of mine are to old for this season.
they have new models out. the spec 1r and extreme are discontinued. that's why there are no 'fresh' ones. check out www.vleonline.com they have the current catalog on the front page. (2011)
I was out at Hammertime Sports in Belvidere, IL last year and they carried Suomy. You could try them. Just a bit west of Woodstock.