Shoei GT Air 3 Review - Is it better than the GT Air 2?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 พ.ค. 2024
- I reviewed the Shoei GT Air 2 in 2019 and really liked it, I used it a lot, but there were a few little gripes I had with it. So has the redesigned new GT Air 3 improved on the old model? In this video, I concentrate on the changes to the previous version and look at how they have changed the riding and wearing experience. Is this a worthwhile investment when buying a top end Sports Touring helmet?
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00:00 - Introduction
02:18 - Changes from the GT-Air 2
05:10 - Riding Experience - Vision
06:38 - Ventilation
07:29 - Noise
09:31 - Conclusions and Pricing - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Great review Tony, very helpful. 👍
Thanks 👍
Cracking review as always. Bravo mate ✌🏻🇦🇺
Cheers
Thanks Tony always a trusted source of information.
You are very welcome
chin strap that ruroc did get right was the mag Lok chinlock system, I prefure the rachet as well, I have shoie air gt2 but not looking yet, but will keep this video review in mind when I am in he market.
Great overview/initial impressions review! I’ve had GT-Air (2013) and GT-Air2 (2019) and great experience thus far; will consider the GT-Air3 in that colorway you showed for my next Helmet Refresh later this year! Have you sampled the Neotec3 for comparison? Thanks!
Thanks Keith, I’ve tried one on, but not ridden in one yet
Video says it all Tony. Have a GT Air 2 which is 3 years old, and would definitely replace with the 3. Top product, and top info! Thank you👍
Thanks for sharing
Coming from an GTair2 I was undecided between the Arai Quantic (which I found very comfortable when I tried it on in the shop and also liked more in terms of design) and the GTair3. I wanted a helmet that is homologeted to the newest norm. Chose the GTair3 mainly because of the sun visor. Riding in western continental Europe the light conditions change frequently, also if you ride in and out of forests so it is a very handy feature that, sadyl, Arai doesn’t provide. I find your reviews excellent, thorough yet not boring I really appreciate that you come over very naturally compared to the histrionics of some other youtubers.
Thanks, yes they are my two favourite 'touring' helmets, but the drop down visor is very handy as you say.
It’s frustrating that this helmet isn’t going to be available in the US until 2025 at the earliest. Likely going to have a family member in the UK ship me one. Seems like the perfect helmet for me!
Very comprehensive.
Hadn't thought about the paramedic angle..I guess flip or open face would be even better for them.
Ride safe 👍
I suspect an open face might be a bit 'messier' for them!
@@mancavemoto fair point!
cool stuff, thanks
No problem!
Hi,, loved the review, do you know where I could find a list of fitting centres? Looked and could only find moto legends so far,, I'm in Somerset. Thanks Paul.
The current centres are listred here www.shoeiassured.co.uk/shoei-p-f-s-personal-fitting-system and it looks like the closest to you may be Exeter?
Interesting and informative. I bought one of the last GTAir 1s. Love it but wasn't impressed with the GT2 because of how the inbuilt coms interfered with fitting the Cardo so didn't upgrade.
Now the 3 looks easier to fit a Cardo but that visor central lock is now right where I normally run my DJI Action 4 cam. Guess that's a niche problem and I could mount it upside-down??
Ive just fitted an osmo action 4 on a chin mount and its been ok. I added a short bar to move it out from the helmet a little, but i need that to be able to tilt the camera back to the desired position.
My Noetec 2 is 4 years old and I will look for a new helmet next year. Noise is irrelevant as I ride with 35db ear plugs (Moldex Foam), as everyone should be. This GT Air is on my short list...
Since you use ear plugs, can you still hear music or coms ? I’ve always wondered why people use ear plugs with the helmet. Something I haven’t tried yet. I’m also considering the NEOTEC 3 or 2. Is noise an issue?
I got the neotec 3 recently, coming from an nxr and hornet but I really love it, perfect for commuting and I find it even quieter than those other two (I ride with 26 db earplugs)
I use a packtalk edge in it btw and works even better with earplugs I don't leave the house without them, music is much better since you filter the wind etc mostly out
@@sebastiaanprins98 i don't think ive seen or heard of earplugs available locally in Philippines. What brands are there?
@@chsantiago3M earplugs should be sold everywhere
I've got this one myself, in the Matt black
Thanks for this review, I find my Shoei RF-1400 that everyone raves about a bit noisy, air off the bike screan seems to get caught on large top vent the creates turbulence there, adjustment of the screen helps a little but progress past 65 mph and its there annoying me... Maybe this is better...
After always buying Arai RX7 style helmets I bought a GT2 and love it for the street. As it becomes time to replace it good to know about the 3. I assume the new shell meets the newer safety EU standard?
Yes ECE22.06
Currently using a GT Air 2 with SLR2 comm’s, it’s coming up to 5 years ownership in a few weeks, but I’m not sure I’ll be going with the 3. It’s really resistant to adding alternative comm’s systems and the SLR2 I found to be a bit underpowered, the 3 still doesn’t look that convenient for third party alternatives i.e. Packtalk. The venting on the 2 was average so it’s good to see they’ve improved it although where it matters around the face you say there isn’t much difference? Good to hear to noise levels have improved, and I’ve always rated the visor positioning (stays put), the comfort on the 2 has also been excellent.
I need to try one on, but I won’t be replacing until the six year mark (they don’t recommend this) so maybe they’ll be some discounts knocking about by then - good review thanks 👍
No problem
Wasn’t bothered by the 3 when I could get the 2 at a good discount🤘🏾
Hello Tony. Will you be getting a NEOTEC 3 to test? Silence is my biggest concern, I have no doubt about safety when it comes to Shoei.
I’d like to, but not sure if I can get hold of one or not?
I had the same problem with the visor somtimes difficult to clip down I Added some of the shoei lube on the rubber seal and the visor now clicks down easily every time
Don't bother with the fitting I had 2 and both made it a worse fit
Cheers, I’ve already had the fitting
Hi Tony, have yesterday picked up the GT Air 3, really comfortable and great clear vision through the visor drop down sun visor, only thing I have an issue with is when I rode with the visor up and drop down sun visor down there was a lot of creaking going on, have you noticed this on yours? Cheers. Paul.
I haven't had any creaking no, it might need a bit of the silicone Oil on the mechanism?
Is the sizing still the same from GT Air 2?
yes
i wish they wouldn’t limit their market only to owners of an inferior coms system like Sena though. Seems short sighted for seems like a nice helmet
You can still fit another brand of comms unit. I've always found Sena to be pretty decent.
It’s a top line helmet very comfortable would I buy it again No because of the Ratchet chin strap buckle rubs my Addams apple doesn’t matter how I adjust it they should come out with a choice of DD ring or Ratchet strap.
On the 3 or the 2? I know they made the strap thinner on the three after feedback from customers
Sorry on the GT air 3 still a problem for me shame because other wise a fantastic helmet.
Not a motovlogger friendly design (the chin), which is a deal breaker for me. Having used Scorpion helmets for some years, I'm not a fan of pinlocks. Scorpion has visors that are treated for antifog, which is vastly superior to using a pinlock. I wish more manufactures would use similar technology.
Great review, I think that centre push button type visor opening is bad idea, the old adage of KISS springs to mind, Keep It Simple Stupid.
I think i have to agree with you. I'm getting used to it, but a simple pull tab would be just as good?
The chin curtain is a let down, they should have copied the chin curtain from the neotec 3
Why so?
@@mancavemoto when you close all the vents up, air comes up from the perforations. Also I had to jerry rig a wedge to keep it in place as it would come loose on one side when taking the helmet off
Ah Ok, I understand, yes I see what you mean.
I've had the Shoei GT Air 2 for four seasons and 24,000km. I don't think the build quality is anything special on that particular helmet to be fair. Some of the material is peeling off. The padding has loosened up a lot (and I almost always wear a balaclava) and the visor lacks rigidity. To be fair I've seen other helmets where the quality in materials is even worse, but considering I actively take care of this helmet, the build quality isn't really anything spectacular.