Shark Skwal i3 motorcycle helmet review - Sportsbikeshop

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Shark’s Skwal helmets have always had lights, but the third generation is cleverer than ever, with brake lights on the back. Find out all there is to know about this smart new Shark…
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[@Nooty01]

I have this helmet and I fully recommend it. The lights are bright, the helmet is quiet and comfy. I’ve never had an inbuilt sun visor before, i’d never turn back.

[@Legion-m935]

Do you know how to cvarge the inbuilf lights ?

[@HungryTv13]

​@Legion-m935 yes, there is a little pocket where the micro USB hidden at the bottom at the back of the helmet.

[@saidharshan8475]

The lights don't seem to work in my helmet. Just purchased it recently and when I tried to turn on by pressing the button the light doesn't come on. When I press for the second time it flashes 3 times then goes off. When I press the button the third time then the light stays on constantly for about 3 to 4 seconds then turns off. I have charged the battery the entire night as well. Am I missing anything or the helmet isn't working properly? Can anyone share some insight about this ? Thank you!

[@marcoaguiar3226]

​​@@saidharshan8475you have to go to the store and claim refund/replacement under warranty asap

[@user-fo2os8ss7l]

My visor switch malfunctioned after two months of use and could only be put down but not retracted

[@adsmail]

Thanks for the review. I watched it again on buying the helmet as the chin LEDs were not working - thankfully you covered the removal of the lining that showed the battery and controller.. on checking mine, I saw that one of the connectors was unplugged. All sorted now! Thanks again, and good work on the thorough review.

[@b14ckyy]

After a few years of grounding, I wanna go back on my bike and started to get new gear. Tried a few helmets in a store yesterday and the i3 was the only one that checked all the boxes (Sorted by priority: Internal Sunscreen, Comms/Headphone compatible, Quiet) and was also the most comfortable one of all helmets under 400€ I tested. The lights are a great bonus I will play with although I don't expect them to last too long to be honest. Its a nice gimmick though. Thanks for your review to confirm a good choice :)

[@francishughes3017]

What a cracking video. Tony - you are brilliant, I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@NineLivesMusic]

Thanks for the thorough review, helped my buying decision!

[@JohnSaunders-le8hh]

Clear comprehensive unbiased review

[@The-Splat]

Thanks for such an illuminating review. The helmet looks brilliant 💡

[@oskiiz91]

got same helmet today and damn if feels nice, good when it comes to the wind or bike sound. comp and light very good. Sena c10 evo intercom fits perfect. love this helmet, recomend this one

[@alainmichaud6747]

nice explanation , I did not consider this one , I have 5 lids , maybe I would like to try one , the light issue is interesting to me driving often at night and traffic. Alain & Yellow

[@gunton21]

Good review, i have one and agree with everything mentioned.

[@Ryaa680]

Thank you Tony for this review. Can anybody comment on the brightness of this at night time? The lights look very subdued and tiny. I’m looking at another product for $150 that attaches to any helmet and looks very bright (larger surface area of light) compared to these integrated ones. I’m concerned that somebody from 50 feet behind me will not be able to see me with the Shark lights on.

[@salahad-din4114]

Thanks for this, just noticed there was a 3rd version. I still have my v1 helmet. Thought it looked good. My only issue with many helmets is I have asthma. I generally find breathing with most helmets quite restrictive. At most I need to ride with one click up on the visor especially with the skwal which had the added chin guard that could be removed although I did prefer that for slight noise reduction. Anyone had a helmet that gave decent air flow that isn't modular, faceless or off road e duro style??

[@sportsbikeshop]

You've ruled out the three styles of helmet that usually allow the best ventilation to the mouth. Have you considered an adventure helmet in street mode? Helmets like the Scorpion ADX-2 or ADF-9000 Air, or Bell MX-9 Adventure, have good ventilation on the front thanks to their motocross origins, but can be converted to run without the peak. If that's not suitable, take a look at a Schuberth S3 or HJC i71 as I found the chin ventilation to be good on those helmets. Cheers, Tony

[@Itspako8]

Great review as always! I’ve had my eyes on the d’skwal 3 since I don’t usually ride at night andI’ve been wondering if they are the same in terms of specs and performance, more importantly the noise isolation.. also I saw that the intercom slot on the i3 is a lot deeper than the d’skwal 3 wiuld these affect the installation of a 40mm speaker? I have the sena spider st1 that’s why

[@sportsbikeshop]

Yes, my experience of both helmets is that they're the same for noise. In terms of intercoms, I have a D-Skwal 3 and a Spider ST1 here - the speakers fit beautifully. As for the control unit, you'll probably need to use the self-adhesive plate rather than the clamp, but there's nothing wrong with that method. Full D-Skwal 3 review here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHTbZaCJoZuebqM Cheers, Tony

[@Itspako8]

@@sportsbikeshop thank you so much Tony! Keep up the great work!

[@hamborg2]

I got this for to months now. The biggest model, and it’s a paine to get it down over the head.

[@vandaminator1]

Good review. The thing about 2 outershell helmet, is that if you wear XS or L, you allways have a helmet that´s to big for your head. On your review, did you test the size M? Is this helmet made in Portugal?

[@sportsbikeshop]

Thanks. I did test a size medium, yes - and I believe the helmet is made in Portugal. Cheers, Tony

[@arabianjules]

I have a sena 10s, and im worried it may fit in the way of the lights button, any thoughts?

[@sportsbikeshop]

I think that's a legitimate concern. I believe you'd need to use the glue plate mount for the intercom, and it would need to sit forward of the contour in the helmet shell. I think it will end up sat quite a way forward if you're to avoid the contour and the button for the lights. Cheers, Tony

[@labos2378]

What about the wind noise? How much louder is it compared to a shoei gt air?

[@sportsbikeshop]

The noise level and type varies hugely by bike and rider so I don't get involved in direct comparisons like that. I didn't find the Skwal i3 particularly noisy, but I always wear earplugs (Auritech) and I kinda think of helmet noise as part and parcel of riding a bike. Cheers, Tony

[@hks071]

Does this have a slot on the back for the sharktooth Bluetooth?

[@sportsbikeshop]

There is a slot, but it is occupied with the electrical gubbins for the LEDs so you won't be able to fit a Sharktooth unit in there. Cheers, Tony

[@marcoaguiar3226]

Out of curiosity J&S sells this with a pinlock max vision inside the box why do yours have a pinlock70 ? For me This helmet is great looking and I was about to buy it for its safety, style, stability and unique led lights safety feature... But, when researching for a ECE 22.06 norm helmet to replace my old 22.05 but quiet and super stable at any speed rpha 70 (only 99db at 65mph) it just missed the mark for sound isolation with 101db at 65mpg, subpar ventilation where its +1C inside vs outside whereas with the hjc i71 there's no difference outside vs inside temperature and so its neutral and better ventilated. In this skwal i3 there is also no emergency quick release cheekpads system, its only a polycarbonate shell (aguarbly not the safest material)with 2 shell sizes, That chin curtain is made of such a cheap material and has a very bad ergonomic cut so much so that it violently scratched my face everytime I tried it on, also that ratchet lock strap can be accidentally closed upsidedown making it useless in case of an accident and so for all these reasons my racional mind told me to go with an I71 instead... But, a few more online reviews saying it starts to fly off your head when at 70/80mph + and that under heavy downpours it leaks water through the top of the visor I started gravitating more towards the skwal i3 despite all the above mentioned downsides... Conclusion is that I will endup sticking some motosafe tour earplugs on and buying this one that actually: Is 100gr lighter than the I 71, has a better visor(more detent levels and a small gap detent for city riding or 'city position' and easy open/close action) and an antifog coated sunvisor for those below zero cold UK winter days, has been apparently designed using aerodinamic algorithms and then tested on a windtunel for stability (hence that super cool rear spoiler) and has that additional visibility bonus of the led lights adding a super cool and unique factor... All of this hoping that in 2 or 3 years time it surpasses my disappointing sharp 3 stars rpha 70 and gets 5stars as all ECE 22.06 are rummored to get... Its not perfect no... Far from it... But if my research proves right this may well be one of safest entrylevel helmets on the market for the price! Only surpassed in ventilation and quietness by the spartan rs and the scorpion exo 1400 evo air which have double d ring unpractical closure systems for touring/commuting and no lights... Ride safe, Dr. Marco.

[@sportsbikeshop]

It's perfectly possible, and common, to have a Pinlock 70 insert that is also Max Vision. The number refers to the grade of protection (30 is minimum, 70 is regular and 120 is maximum). Max Vision refers to the amount of the visor that's protected. With Max Vision the visor itself is designed to allow the Pinlock's top edge to sit flush with the inner surface of the visor. This allows it to sit higher within the eyeport without striking the visor seal as it sweeps past. This alleviates the 'letterbox' problem with earlier Pinlocks, and latter-day Pinlock 30 inserts. Also, I wouldn't jump to the conclusion that all 22.06 helmets will be 5* SHARP. Someone who knows more about helmet design, manufacture and testing than I could ever hope to learn has told me they expect 22.06 helmets will achieve at least 4*, but not necessarily 5*. Cheers, Tony

[@Ventcis]

Is there a video how to replace the visor on this Shark i3 helmet?

[@sportsbikeshop]

We haven't made one yet (winter job), but it's very easy to swap. The best I can offer for now is a link to the page where you can find the owners manual... shark-helmets.com/en_GB/products/skwal-i3-skwal-i3 Cheers, Tony

[@Ventcis]

@@sportsbikeshop Thanks👍

[@user-io2et5bv2s]

It needs a 4th option of front light only, so a passenger doesn’t have to see the drivers brake light.

[@sportsbikeshop]

Interesting thought. Next time I'm speaking to our Shark contact I'l pass on that suggestion to them. Cheers, Tony

[@steve00alt70]

Some sites say its 1500g but others say its 1585g? The weight has just put me off it coming from a hjc i70 1500g and the lack of ventilation

[@sportsbikeshop]

We weigh the helmets for review and in a size medium this one is 1638g. We weighed an i70 (medium) in 2021 at 1519g. For context, the i70 has now been replaced by the i71 and we weighed that (again, medium) at 1745g. It shows that helmets are getting heavier since the introduction of the new ECE 22.06 safety standard. Cheers, Tony

[@marcoaguiar3226]

For me This helmet is great looking and I was about to buy it for its safety, style, stability and unique led lights safety feature... But, when researching for a ECE 22.06 norm helmet to replace my old 22.05 but quiet and super stable at any speed rpha 70 (only 99db at 65mph) it just missed the mark for sound isolation with 101db at 65mpg, subpar ventilation where its +1C inside vs outside whereas with the hjc i71 there's no difference outside vs inside temperature and so its neutral and better ventilated. In this skwal i3 there is also no emergency quick release cheekpads system, its only a polycarbonate shell (aguarbly not the safest material)with 2 shell sizes, That chin curtain is made of such a cheap material and has a very bad ergonomic cut so much so that it violently scratched my face everytime I tried it on, also that ratchet lock strap can be accidentally closed upsidedown making it useless in case of an accident and so for all these reasons my racional mind told me to go with an I71 instead... But, a few more online reviews saying it starts to fly off your head when at 70/80mph + and that under heavy downpours it leaks water through the top of the visor I started gravitating more towards the skwal i3 despite all the above mentioned downsides... Conclusion is that I will endup sticking some motosafe tour earplugs on and buying this one that actually: Is 100gr lighter than the I 71, has a better visor(more detent levels and a small gap detent for city riding or 'city position' and easy open/close action) and an antifog coated sunvisor for those below zero cold UK winter days, has been apparently designed using aerodinamic algorithms and then tested on a windtunel for stability (hence that super cool rear spoiler) and has that additional visibility bonus of the led lights adding a super cool and unique factor... All of this hoping that in 2 or 3 years time it surpasses my disappointing sharp 3 stars rpha 70 and gets 5stars as all ECE 22.06 are rummored to get... Its not perfect no... Far from it... But if my research proves right this may well be one of safest entrylevel helmets on the market for the price! Only surpassed in ventilation and quietness by the spartan rs and the scorpion exo 1400 evo air which have double d ring unpractical closure systems for touring/commuting and no lights... Ride safe, Dr. Marco.

[@394773934]

How long does it take to charge, and how do you know it's fully charged. Good review though

[@sportsbikeshop]

It takes about three hours from flat to full charge, and you know it's done when the brake light comes on for three seconds and then the system switches off. Cheers, Tony

[@grossi46]

I have been looking for a helmet with exactly these features 😊. Can you tell me what it is like for wind noise please. My current agv k3 sv is terrible when it comes to wind noise so my next lid has to be on the quiet side. Many thanks 👍

[@sportsbikeshop]

I didn't have any problems with noise while reviewing this helmet, but I always wear earplugs. The helmet's shape is only one factor in noise, so I couldn't say what noise would be like in anyone's particular circumstances. Thanks for getting in touch. Cheers, Tony

[@wrathofdiablo]

Did you finally get the skwal helmet as i am in a similar position with my agv and this helmet feels like it could be my next lid but it all depends on the noise. Thanks!😊

[@grossi46]

@wrathofdiablo no I haven't gotten it yet buddy.

[@wrathofdiablo]

@@grossi46i am actually considering increasing my budget and opting for the spartan RS carbon instead considering it’s lighter, has better cooling, great comfort and rates highly in most aspects.

[@grossi46]

​@wrathofdiablo if you get it can you let me know what it's like for wind noise please buddy 🙏

[@polli-steelpolimentosdemol4886]

Hi dear, you ship tô me in Brazil?

[@sportsbikeshop]

Yes, we can ship to Brazil. Once you reach the checkout you can select 'rest of the world' from the initial dropdown menu and then select Brazil from there

[@danielgriffiths8725]

Any carbon models similar?

[@sportsbikeshop]

The closest from Shark is the Spartan GT Pro Carbon. Our review here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHnYfWCdfraFe80 Cheers, Tony

[@taxana6]

4:47 Can't you just show how the new visor changing mechanism works? Where is the so called separate "Howto"-video?

[@sportsbikeshop]

We figured these reviews were long enough already without adding how-to elements. While you wait for us to find time to do that video, there's a button on each mount with either an L or R (for left or right). With the helmet in front of you on a flat surface, visor pointing away from you, depress the L and R buttons till you hear a click. Then over-rotate the visor towards you and pull each side clear. Reverse the process to refit. For more detail, here's the owners manual... support.shark-helmets.com/files/manuals/Manuel_Skwal%20i3_V3_04oct23_Multi_Langues.pdf

[@taxana6]

THX other publishers were more precise and show the whole thing. Just search... @@sportsbikeshop I still figure the D-Skwal 3 is much more worth the money without all the fuzz...