Shark Evo GT - Sean Black / Silver / Blue

Had this helmet for 2 years. It does the job and I absolutely love that it can be both a full face and a half face. It's pinlock ready (I can't remember if it came with a pinlock) so there's no fog to worry about. Although you'll probably need to replace the pinlock once a year depending how often you ride, I ride pretty much every day.

The only problem for me is that the visor essentially can only be either shut or open. There's a position where it can leave a bit of an air gap but if you hit a speed bump or just brake on your bike the visor will quickly fully shut so it cannot keep a semi-open position. So the only solution for that especially in the summer is to switch the helmet into half face. You'll have the visor fully down but because it'll be half face you'll have all the ventilation you need.

Also, I believe a proper full face helmet is a bit more noise proof that a hybrid helmet like this one but it's just a sacrifice you have to make if you're going for a hybrid helmet. Just make sure you've got some good earplugs.

Other than that this is still the helmet I'm using even after 2 years since I bought it.

The helmet is comfortable although the lining doesn't seem up to the same quality as my previous Shark helmets. Worn for a week in Scotland so far and OK. Took a fair amount of adjusting to get the comms system in a good position.

Purchased Shark EVO GT to replace my ageing Neotec.

Very comfortable and seems to have a better field of view. The flip over front is great for turning it into an open face lid for low speed riding in hot weather. Mechanism works very well once you get used to it. Drop down sun visor easy to use on the move. Airflow buttons on the front and inside the chin guard allow you to vary the airflow quite a lot. I would say it is better than the Neotec in this regard. Can't notice any difference in noise levels between this and the previous helmet, but I do have a big touring screen on my Tiger.

Would buy again.

I've had an earlier evo before then bought a Shuberth c3, thought I'd try the new evo gt, it feels and looks very cheap compared to the c3 even though it was a £300 helmet, visor ratchet is tractor like not smooth But.. it is comfortable and the swing over chin bar is a winner apart from being stiff to bring back down, beware it is not a quiet helmet, less wind noise with chin up, if you want to ride alot with like an open face helmet then yes good purchase, if not buy a discounted C3 Pro.

Had the previous incarnation of this helmet, the Evo one 2 i think it was called
It worked for me so decided to go for the Evo GT as a replacement
This purchase was for a light grey gloss one which had issues with the chin vent. After a return, it couldn't be repaired or replaced so I went for the Matt anthracite one
Full marks to sportsbikeshop for the return. Painless
Turns out I like the darker colour better
I've been out and covered about 700 miles with the new helmet and find that it is plusher inside, not just because its new, it has a better lining
You also get a larger set of cheek pads - 30mm, with the 25mm fitted
Pinlock visor is present and the visor is easy to get on and off after 1st time
The weight is there due to its flip stuff over a full face but the benefits outweigh that extra weight and I don't really notice it
Vents do their job, everything works as it should
This would have got 5 stars but for Sharks horrible lining fitment for the main part.
To fit any comms you have to remove the head/neck lining. The 2 ends of the neck lining need to be bent into the body and then everything cajouled back in. It's not easy but it is secure once back and centered
The fact that the helmet is approved for both visor up and flipped is great, no matter your views, when it's really warm
Sunvisor was off its guide on one side when I received the helmet. Easy enough to get back in. Shark need to make the sunvisor mechanism as bit more robust

Tried on and chosen with try before you buy at Reading shop. Brilliant staff assistance meant all the helmets were set out with all the time needed to try. Although heavier than most it is the quality which shines through. Plush lining, confidence inspiring clunks and clicks of the mechanism and a truly brilliant optical quality visor. Shark make quality helmets with high Sharp testing results and although this one is not tested it does not seem any lower build quality. Not cheap - more mid-range. Good for around town, but over 45mph with it open you need to tip your head forward a bit due to buffeting. Shut the chin bar and all is cosy again!