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Reevu Motorcycle Helmet Test |
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File under Helmets Product Review
Author: Mike Werner
Location: Paris, France
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Here's a quick note. I've finally managed to give the Reevu helmet {link} and its integrated mirror a test. First of all, I must say, the helmet is very comfortable ! It sits snug and outside vision is excellent. I'm not used to integral helmets, but this one was easy to put on. Sound proofing is very good.
Secondly, the look of the helmet is quite normal. Unless you're up close & personal, you can not even see the mirror system. Very nifty !
And now the mirror system itself:- in fact I was quite disappointed ! The mirror itself is much smaller than seen in the initial photos. However, the vision is crystal clear ! Whatever you see behind you is clear and not at all faded. But, and there's always a but, you need to position the helmet EXACTLY in the right angle to see what's going on behind you.
That, for me this is a disadvantage. When riding you can't just glance in the mirror to see the traffic behind you; you need to angle the helmet in the exact angle to see the street behind. I would have thought that the angle would be far wider, but it isn't. And I'd say if you're on a sports motorcycle, it's even more difficult to get the right angle since you're leaned more towards the front.
I'd say the best use is when you're stopped at a traffic light and you want to be sure no-one bumps into you. But I don't think it's very much of use when riding. Bummer !! Maybe in future version will you have a better view and better angles.
Click here to access the Reevu web site.
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1) Mark Steele said on:
(30/06/2004 12:29:22 GMT)
email:Mark Steele | website:
www.reevu.comReevu Helmet
Mike To use the reevu system you do not need to look into it. You only need to look into it if you see something in the viewer which you pick up in a peripheral way the same way you see something in your mirrors of your bike or car without actually looking into them. I suggest you try the helmet for a longer period. It takes about an hour or so to accustom your senses to the system. I am assured that after this next test you will be more than impressed. Mark
2) Mike Werner said on:
(30/06/2004 14:25:17 GMT)
email:Mike Werner | website:
http://motorbiker.orgCorrect
Mark, Correct, I didn't test it for very long, since it was a dealer demo unit, and he wanted it back, so wasn't able to use it for a longer period. It's almost impossible to get one for extended periods. To me, it seemed that the view was difficult to achieve, and you're probably right, after a "break-in" period, you'll get used to angling the helmet, but so far, I was not comfortable doing it. It required concentration.
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