here in Taiwan in most of the shops they would tell you that its impossible to try a helmet... if u do then u should buy it... then u ask, how do i know if it fits? and they say that its their job to know which one will fit better.... all bcz "no one will buy a helmet that has been tested before" morons
Actually if you call Shoei's number in the US and listen to the recording it's pronounced with more of an "ee" sound as in bee, at the end, instead of "ay". If you go to the Meriam-Webster online dictionary and listen to the pronunciation for the word "showy", it sounds the same as the brand name Shoei... unless of course the woman that works there is saying wrong.
lol I think they Americanized the pronunciation of Shoei for this market. In Japanese (Shoei's a Japanese brand) it's written (in kana) ショエイ (ショ[sho] + エ[e] + イ[i]). The エ+イ (e+i) is pronounced as a long "a". Hrm... sorry I sound like a geek :)
I'm glad you guys replied to my comment... I like to know the proper way of saying things, even if it means being corrected and made to look like a fool. I'm kinda picky about things like that which is why when I run across goofy names I often times just call the company, but as I've found out here, that isn't always worth a hill of beans. Thanks, oh and keep up the good work on the videos as I have enjoyed many of them.
:) Well, it wouldn't surprise me if they Americanized it... thanks for the reply though, I like to be corrected by people who can actually explain things a bit. Now if we can just get everybody else to start saying it the correct way :) .
Ditch the generic Home Depot ear plugs, and head over to you local Guitar Center. You can get some ear plugs there called "Hearos High Fidelity Series" They give flat attenuation of approximately 19db across the spectrum. Washable and Reusable. Check em out!
here in Taiwan in most of the shops they would tell you that its impossible to try a helmet... if u do then u should buy it... then u ask, how do i know if it fits? and they say that its their job to know which one will fit better.... all bcz "no one will buy a helmet that has been tested before" morons
omerojs01 2 years ago
Can you wear those with a scooter or would that look stupid?
Also, I wear glasses but would it work?
Thanks!
Oh, and it is Sho-ay lol. Hunday . . . . like Sunday
SmileFacePal 3 years ago
What is the problem, if any, with BMW gear? (just wondering after reading your video comment) :P
MODernGamers 3 years ago
It's not cheap! But the quality is awesome.
sfninja 3 years ago
r u getting a new helmet??
08Street14 4 years ago
Shoei(show-e),Arai(A-ri),Suomy(swom-me)
08Street14 4 years ago
buy your next helmet on ebay. now you know what fits you, you can get a great deal online.
mjfan123085 4 years ago
great review
dreadrx7 5 years ago
Good review, and you actually pronounce Shoei correctly. o.o
KidxVicious 5 years ago
Actually if you call Shoei's number in the US and listen to the recording it's pronounced with more of an "ee" sound as in bee, at the end, instead of "ay". If you go to the Meriam-Webster online dictionary and listen to the pronunciation for the word "showy", it sounds the same as the brand name Shoei... unless of course the woman that works there is saying wrong.
gspearce 4 years ago
lol I think they Americanized the pronunciation of Shoei for this market. In Japanese (Shoei's a Japanese brand) it's written (in kana) ショエイ (ショ[sho] + エ[e] + イ[i]). The エ+イ (e+i) is pronounced as a long "a". Hrm... sorry I sound like a geek :)
purmondiswas 4 years ago
Hehe, yep, it's actually pronounced Sho-ay in Japanese.
sfninja 4 years ago
I'm glad you guys replied to my comment... I like to know the proper way of saying things, even if it means being corrected and made to look like a fool. I'm kinda picky about things like that which is why when I run across goofy names I often times just call the company, but as I've found out here, that isn't always worth a hill of beans. Thanks, oh and keep up the good work on the videos as I have enjoyed many of them.
gspearce 4 years ago
:) Well, it wouldn't surprise me if they Americanized it... thanks for the reply though, I like to be corrected by people who can actually explain things a bit. Now if we can just get everybody else to start saying it the correct way :) .
gspearce 4 years ago
super duper!
starbellie5 5 years ago
Good review.
Icee58 5 years ago
Ditch the generic Home Depot ear plugs, and head over to you local Guitar Center. You can get some ear plugs there called "Hearos High Fidelity Series" They give flat attenuation of approximately 19db across the spectrum. Washable and Reusable. Check em out!
pixel6 4 years ago
Switched to Etymotic ER-6i earphone/plugs a while back. I don't listen to music while I ride anymore, but I still use those plugs.
sfninja 4 years ago