Sidi & Arai

I just checked with the Sidi distributer on size 42 of the Vortice in red. They wont be getting them till mid March. Weaksauce!!! The reasons Im leaning towards the Vortice.
1. The look.
2. It has the best support and armor vs. all other boots. In other words your feet/ankle are well protected.
3. Almost every part of the Sidi is replaceable even the sole.


Such a nice looking boot.

I also got a deal on an Arai XD3 helmet on sale with no tax and free shipping. I picked the Arai over the Shoei Hornet because.

1. The looks.
2. The visor is a bit longer on the Arai which I'd rather have than being more aerodynamic because I don't use my DRZ at those kinds of speeds anyway.
3. The inside liner is a lot more plush.
3. Arai makes more of an oval shaped lid which fits my head better rather than Shoei which makes a more rounder lid.

Arai - XD3


Shoei - Hornet