Open-Face Motorcycle Racing Helmet: Aluminum Silver Arai SZ/RAM-III

Fifty years after fiberglass-shelled open-face motorcycle helmets first appeared on the scene as motorcycle racing helmets, one fine specimen of their evolution can be found in the aluminum silver Arai SZ/RAM-III helmet.

Aluminum Silver Arai SZ/RAM-III open-face motorcycle helmet

Topping the list of features of this high-tech full-featured open-face motorcycle helmet is a high-flow racing ventilation system. Result is a most effective flow-through cooling and ventilation system "... designed for the extreme demands of racing....". But it doesn't stop there. The aluminum silver Arai SZ/RAM-III is an approved Snell/DOT motorcycle helmet with a host of top-shelf Arai features.

The outer shell of this open-face motorcycle helmet uses Arai's light-but-strong aerospace fiberglass composite CLC (Complex Laminate Construction) shell construction for a durable, impact-resistant helmet that meets or exceeds both Snell and DOT motorcycle helmet safety standards. The design features a slight forward extension at the bottom for fuller coverage and more protection of the rider's cheeks.

Another design feature is molded-in side speed-line recesses spanning across the cheek extensions and side panels. The recesses help enhance aerodynamics for better balance and reduced wind drag/lift plus form left and right side air channels for the rear exhaust scoops, which are recessed into the shell to further reduce drag and wind turbulence.

The outer shell is sanded smooth and painted with a premium grade aluminum silver paint, as are all of the ventilation appliances and the shield-hardware cover plates (also known as side pods). An Arai Helmets logo decal in black letters across the forehead is the only thing that interrupts the solid aluminum silver motorcycle helmet paint scheme.

Tough, durable clear polyurethane topcoat protects and adds extra luster and depth to the high gloss finish. Smooth molded black rubber trim wraps around the bottom edge of the helmet, providing rider protection and adding aesthetic appeal plus serving as a face shield gasket.

The Arai helmet shield itself is a curved, super-scratch-resistant shield made of optically correct shatter-resistant clear polycarbonate that minimizes distortion and maximizes UV protection to lessen eye strain and fatigue. The multi-ratchet face shield provides protection to the rider's face and eyes but is roomy enough to accommodate most motorcycle helmet communication system headsets.

The Arai helmet shield also features Arai's Brow-Vent ventilation with left and right side flip-open intakes to provide cooling airflow to the forehead area while avoiding the use of holes in the outer shell's forehead area or in the impact-absorbing inner EPS shell. Arai's Super-AdSis tool-less shield changing mechanism allows shield changes without removing the side pods.

Of course, with this Arai open-face motorcycle helmet, it is the motorcycle racing helmet cooling and ventilation system that makes it really stand out in a crowd. The RAM-III utilizes Arai's Type-5 diffusers topside that form large air tunnels to keep you cool. As air flows through the diffusers, Venturi vacuum is created that pulls heat and moisture out of the helmet. The diffuser intake ports are adjustable to control ventilation.

Using the RAM-III as a open-face motorcycle racing helmet will allow one to experience the full effectiveness the top-mounted diffusers can provide. Per Arai's marketing literature,"...the ventilation performance may not be as effective under normal street conditions."

More top-shelf features can be found inside this open-face helmet from Arai. These include Arai's hand-fit multiple-density foam inner comfort liner designed for superior all-day comfort. Plus, a single-piece hybrid inner shell, comprised of several material densities molded into a single piece so that the synergistic cells within the inner shell work together for energy absorption upon impact.

Next is the Dry-Cool lining material that utilizes micro water cells to improve moisture and heat transfer from the rider's head into the airflow around Arai's exclusive Space Frame Liner that cradles the head and lets air get to it. Replaceable ear cups are available in seven different sizes to make the helmet a perfect fit. The interior lining material is blue in color.

As we have seen, the aluminum silver Arai SZ/RAM-III helmet has got it goin' on. Anyone who feels inclined to experience the nostalgia of using an open-face motorcycle racing helmet, while taking advantage of modern construction technology and features, would do well to consider one.

The Arai SZ/RAM-III helmet is a full-featured high-performance-specification open-face motorcycle helmet that meets or exceeds Snell and DOT motorcycle helmet safety standards, and like all Arai motorcycle helmets, it is backed by Arai's full five-year limited warranty. The RAM-III is available in sizes XXS (53-54cm) to XXL (63-64cm).

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