Looks more promising but is still pretty heavy. My only gripe (and it’s a minor gripe) is the counter-intuitive drop visor toggle! Down is up, up is down! 🤷
@@rleon8339 If this was ment to be sarcastic, then I tell you I don't buy a new helmet for 800€ just because it's a newer model and my "old" one is two years old.
@majormassenspektrometer you need to check your GT Air helmet production date...helmets expire after 7 years after its made even if never used...5 years when being used. the first generation GT Air is from 2014 or so...we are on the third version of the GT Air in 2024
Why not make some helmets with the comm system and some without? I was always a SHOEI user until they went to their proprietary comm systems. I am a Cardo user, don't like Sena at all. Show and Sena teamed up and it's all about $$$.
@@mikeessary4925 cardo. The top of the line one. Same price or cheaper than the Sena And it's better in every way. If you have a modern motorcycle with a compatible infotainment center it will also directly connect with the motorcycle And you can control it with your handlebar controls and it will transmit to other people through the bike. Also has full voice control and full compatibility with iOS and Android virtual voice assistants. I don't even know how Sena is still in business because their customer service is subpar as well. Which is funny because cardo is based in Ukraine And they still manage to have better customer service than Sena. Guess that's a miracle of billions of dollars every month in taxpayer money, but if that's the cost of helping Sena go out of business then I guess it's worth it.
I just want to add my experience to maybe help someone. Coming from a GT AIR 2 I planned to buy a GT AIR 3. Long story short, I returned it after 10 minutes only. The sun visor on the GT AIR 3 goes down if you ride with the clear visor open!!! it even lets air in. very bad quality IMO, Also, side note, it actually seemed worse in terms of noise than the gt air 2. So yeah, if you're like me, stay with the GT AIR 2.
Yes, I have the GT Air 2 and the ratchet system digs into my Adam’s apple no matter how I set it. It was said that the 3 had a smaller ratchet but based on this they look identical. A solution to a question no-one asked. Never once had an issue with the double D and strap. And such is the world these days but over £600 for a (painted) or £550 (white) midrange helmet is outrageous. My GT Air 1 a few years ago was £320!
Shoei if you read this as you should, pay attention: We need future nxr3 and gtair4 or a new model to have: Much Better multi stage adjustable ventilation where its fully open position leads to a -1 degree Celsius inside temperature vs outside temperature instead of the same inside and outside like this gtair 3. A drop down sunvisor that goes lowdown not to get on our field of view BUT with a dropdown button next to the base of the helmet not the side as it ruins the Aesthetic completely not to mention its aerodinAmics! Pay attention to the competition HJC's dropdown sunvisor system and Arai ESPECIALLY Arai's interior lining at it is the absolute best in confort it slides down our heads butter smooth every single time and That is all we dream of in a top of the line sport touring helmet. As for 2023 me and my club rider friends all went for te better sport touring helmets of the moment hjc rpha71 and rpha 91.
Apologies for disagreeing, but I own both previous gens and love them. Saw a prior review on this new one and I’m not impressed. I’m probably the minority though, so I will just leave it at that. Nice presentation. 👍🤪🏳️🌈
Another advantage about not needing tinted visor are tunnels. In Italy we have so many of them and it's very practical using like this on the helmet.
You didn't mention the new one finally has a small open crack position on the visor, something owners have wanted since the original gt-air 1.
What's the benefit of being able to do that? is it for when you're wearing a tinted visor?
@@terdferguson4945 on cold days it's useful to prevent the visor fogging while still keeping warm. By the way I think the GT-AIR2 also had this.
@GeordiLaForgery pinlock has always kept the fog away. Never had to crack open for that however on very hot days i do crack open my visor on my Arai.
You wanted that.
Looks more promising but is still pretty heavy. My only gripe (and it’s a minor gripe) is the counter-intuitive drop visor toggle! Down is up, up is down! 🤷
Is it worth upgrading from the GT-Air 1 version to the version 3?
No. Keep your old, outdated helmet forever.
@@rleon8339 If this was ment to be sarcastic, then I tell you I don't buy a new helmet for 800€ just because it's a newer model and my "old" one is two years old.
@majormassenspektrometer you need to check your GT Air helmet production date...helmets expire after 7 years after its made even if never used...5 years when being used. the first generation GT Air is from 2014 or so...we are on the third version of the GT Air in 2024
Why not make some helmets with the comm system and some without? I was always a SHOEI user until they went to their proprietary comm systems. I am a Cardo user, don't like Sena at all. Show and Sena teamed up and it's all about $$$.
In Thailand, GT air3 will be available after middle of this year 2024. Shall I wait to buy Air3 or let buy air 2 right now.
Is shipping to Thailand reliable. I so just buy from Europe it would likely be cheaper anyway.
@@hiddendragon415 but I m not sure if uk spec can fit asian people.
@@Nueng9999 What are you saying there are smaller sizes in Asia than S and XS
@@hiddendragon415 no, I heard the skull shape are different. Therefore, some helmet brands will build the helmets that suitable specifically for each.
@@Nueng9999 you should try them on first
Is the sizing still the same from the GT Air 2?
Yes!
do all Shoei use the ratchet system?
No they also use D ring
Is this helmet double D ring?
Thanks a lot
It looks a bit rounder. A little wider.
Rendering my review hoping to be early and see this🤣
so I cannot use embedded sena I use for air 2 in this new air 3?
Lol you bought a sena 😂 L bozo
@@PhagitzSpreadAIDSwhich one is the best for listening to music and talking on the phone?
@@mikeessary4925 cardo. The top of the line one. Same price or cheaper than the Sena And it's better in every way. If you have a modern motorcycle with a compatible infotainment center it will also directly connect with the motorcycle And you can control it with your handlebar controls and it will transmit to other people through the bike. Also has full voice control and full compatibility with iOS and Android virtual voice assistants. I don't even know how Sena is still in business because their customer service is subpar as well. Which is funny because cardo is based in Ukraine And they still manage to have better customer service than Sena. Guess that's a miracle of billions of dollars every month in taxpayer money, but if that's the cost of helping Sena go out of business then I guess it's worth it.
@@PhagitzSpreadAIDS Great name!😂
There are top rear exhaust vents..
I just want to add my experience to maybe help someone.
Coming from a GT AIR 2 I planned to buy a GT AIR 3.
Long story short, I returned it after 10 minutes only. The sun visor on the GT AIR 3 goes down if you ride with the clear visor open!!! it even lets air in. very bad quality IMO,
Also, side note, it actually seemed worse in terms of noise than the gt air 2.
So yeah, if you're like me, stay with the GT AIR 2.
Is this really $600? O.o ;(
How much is your brain worth to you while you’re riding?
75$?
The micro ratchet system killed it for me. Double D all the way.
Yeah double d is comfier.
Yes, I have the GT Air 2 and the ratchet system digs into my Adam’s apple no matter how I set it. It was said that the 3 had a smaller ratchet but based on this they look identical. A solution to a question no-one asked. Never once had an issue with the double D and strap. And such is the world these days but over £600 for a (painted) or £550 (white) midrange helmet is outrageous. My GT Air 1 a few years ago was £320!
@@MH-xd2nd yeah I have that problem with every ratchet they dig in and hurt. I'd have to wait for the sales the way prices are thesedays.
My Neotec 2 lids ratchet is comfortable. I’m not fussed by either locking methods.
You can get it fitted with a double d but costs a few quid to get shoei to do it.
Shoei if you read this as you should, pay attention: We need future nxr3 and gtair4 or a new model to have:
Much Better multi stage adjustable ventilation where its fully open position leads to a -1 degree Celsius inside temperature vs outside temperature instead of the same inside and outside like this gtair 3.
A drop down sunvisor that goes lowdown not to get on our field of view BUT with a dropdown button next to the base of the helmet not the side as it ruins the Aesthetic completely not to mention its aerodinAmics! Pay attention to the competition HJC's dropdown sunvisor system and Arai ESPECIALLY Arai's interior lining at it is the absolute best in confort it slides down our heads butter smooth every single time and That is all we dream of in a top of the line sport touring helmet.
As for 2023 me and my club rider friends all went for te better sport touring helmets of the moment hjc rpha71 and rpha 91.
I like the gt air 3. No changes needed!
Apologies for disagreeing, but I own both previous gens and love them. Saw a prior review on this new one and I’m not impressed. I’m probably the minority though, so I will just leave it at that. Nice presentation. 👍🤪🏳️🌈
Thanks for sharing!
Definitely the minority! Cheers mate
so dumb to lock into sena