"I purchased a GMAX 68S SPC Full face in blue last year April from Coleman Power sports in Woodbridge, VA. I was enthused about the color , design and LED lights on the back of the helmet. I merely brought it because it matched my 2007 Honda CBR 600RR. I had no idea that this helmet would be a major factor in my safety a month later. On 5/4/2008 I was involved in a head on collision with a pickup truck. I was traveling about 85 miles per hour and the truck was on the wrong side of the road. The impact from the accident propelled me in the air about 15 feet and 10 feet off the road. I had a tib/ fib compound fracture of my left leg, my left knee had to be replaced, I broke my pelvis in half in the front and dislocated it from the sacroiliac joint at the base of the spine, I dislocated my left collar bone and fractured my right wrist. So as you can see the accident was pretty severe. I was air lifted to Fairfax County Hospital and was informed a few days later and after a few surgeries that my bike was totaled. I assumed my helmet was destroyed along with it. With all my injuries I didn't have ONE scratch or injury on my face or head area. When I checked out of the hospital my helmet was in my hospital property, unknown to me, with only the shield damaged. The helmet was in perfect condition. I have kept it as a souvenir and testament to the helmet that probably saved my life or at least saved me from severe head and face damage.

After months of not walking, rehab etc. I am walking and riding again. I plan on purchasing the GMAX 68S YF Wizard to match my new Red 2007 ZX10. If only I had on a full GMAX body suit I may not have broken anything (smile). Just wanted to say thanks for such a great product at an affordable price. Everyone raves about ARAI helmets and the quality but I am LIVING proof that GMAX Helmets do a GREAT job and for more than half the price. Thanks again, I will be a loyal GMAX customer and recommend it to anyone who will listen to my testimony."

Dionne J. Castro
Alexandria, VA