Looking for the lightest lid and best goggle set up. New Ski-Doo Carbon seems light and nice, also heard good things about Airoh.
Best/Lightest Carbon Fiber helmet
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Airoh helmets are awesome and I think they are about as light as they get. I got unloaded at over 70 MPh, last year, and broke some stuff
I can't find matching parts. Order extra visors with your helmet. That is the only downside. It came from overseas.
I can't find matching parts. Order extra visors with your helmet. That is the only downside. It came from overseas.
http://www.6dhelmets.com/#!atr-1-carbon-fiber-helmet/c1782
Safest helmets on the market right now, love mine.
Safest helmets on the market right now, love mine.
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Another vote for the Alpha, 30% smaller in size. No frills, extremely light and compact like a downhill helmet.
Best thing you can do is get out there and try on as many as possible with different goggle combinations. In fact try different websites and ask about return policies. Once you get a helmet to fit right and a goggle that seems to fit, hopefully it works.
When it comes to helmets, I think a lot of people just go by what people say to buy. It really comes down to trying to find what fits and works for each person, it's like buying shoes, everyone is different and what works for this person may or may not work the next person.
When it comes to helmets, I think a lot of people just go by what people say to buy. It really comes down to trying to find what fits and works for each person, it's like buying shoes, everyone is different and what works for this person may or may not work the next person.
GOTTA put my plug in for the MotorFist Alpha.
Have a full season on it.
Very durable.
Vented well.
ULTRA LIGHT!!! Lightest there is, I believe, unless you start looking at those ultra thin (and skimpy) carbon fiber mountain bike helmets. If there is a MX style helmet that weighs less, I'd like to see it.
No true C/F helmet is "cheap". Shop wisely. Try them all on. Find the one that feels best on YOUR bean.
The MotorFist Alpha is $150 off right now. Down to $350.
http://motorfist.com/alpha-helmet/20607-05/product/
www.motorfist.com
#ridedry
#motorfist
#feedtheobsession
Have a full season on it.
Very durable.
Vented well.
ULTRA LIGHT!!! Lightest there is, I believe, unless you start looking at those ultra thin (and skimpy) carbon fiber mountain bike helmets. If there is a MX style helmet that weighs less, I'd like to see it.
No true C/F helmet is "cheap". Shop wisely. Try them all on. Find the one that feels best on YOUR bean.
The MotorFist Alpha is $150 off right now. Down to $350.
http://motorfist.com/alpha-helmet/20607-05/product/
www.motorfist.com
#ridedry
#motorfist
#feedtheobsession
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Another vote for the motorfist alpha. Its been said but I'll say it again, try em on and get the one that feels best on your head. Everyones melons are different along with the way the helmet fits. Make sure you get one that you really like. Helmets aren't throw away items like gloves and boots which last i've found to last for about 2 years. A helmet should last years and years. Oh and carbon helmets aren't cheap either, so be sure to shop around.
Having a lightweight helmet rocks by the way. So much less strain on your neck and back.
Having a lightweight helmet rocks by the way. So much less strain on your neck and back.
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I'll 3rd the "try it on" for fit comment.
It really seems like all of the brands are starting to fit a bit "unique". I love the 509 Carbon fiber stuff and have a few years on mine now. Very happy with the quality of it.
It really seems like all of the brands are starting to fit a bit "unique". I love the 509 Carbon fiber stuff and have a few years on mine now. Very happy with the quality of it.
I have an Airoh Aviator and a Motorfist Alpha. The Motorfist Alpha is definitely the best helmet on the market for impact protection, and the physical size of it makes it feel lighter even though they both weigh the same. Only downfall is the Alpha is uncomfortable. Too round, needs more of an oval shape for my head at least. Also needs more padding.
This is another very safety oriented helmet, awesome design
I will be trying a suomy mr jump this year. I wish a motorfist helmet would fit me or I would be wearing one of those. I have a more oval head. Helmets don't last for ever the cold and heat are hard on the eps liner. I think 5 to 7 years with no major impact is a good rule of thumb
GOTTA put my plug in for the MotorFist Alpha.
Have a full season on it.
Very durable.
Vented well.
ULTRA LIGHT!!! Lightest there is, I believe, unless you start looking at those ultra thin (and skimpy) carbon fiber mountain bike helmets. If there is a MX style helmet that weighs less, I'd like to see it.
No true C/F helmet is "cheap". Shop wisely. Try them all on. Find the one that feels best on YOUR bean.
The MotorFist Alpha is $150 off right now. Down to $350.
http://motorfist.com/alpha-helmet/20607-05/product/
www.motorfist.com
#ridedry
#motorfist
#feedtheobsession
Airoh aviator is lighter and fit is awesome. Xl is as big as they go.
Pretty sure this is the same helmet as the alpha FWIW
http://www.btosports.com/p/kali-protectives-prana-carbon-rip-helmet
http://www.btosports.com/p/kali-protectives-prana-carbon-rip-helmet
Same manufacturer but something is different, it weighs 1250g alpha is 1000g
The alpha is a round helmet instead of oval.
But it is so light and small, my neck no longer hurts after a days ride.
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Your link states over a 1000 grams starting. The airoh starts at 950 grams
So yes that means lighter. You might have been looking at a terminator instead of aviator. I didn't like the fit of the MotorFist.
