linuxlg Posted December 20, 2014 Posted December 20, 2014 http://www.bellhelmets.com/en_eu/cycling/helmets/dirt/super-2r-mips-equipped Best of both worlds?
DJR Posted December 20, 2014 Posted December 20, 2014 I get to deal with the injury side - and believe you me, if it was possible to ride with a full face and mouth guard ALL the time, including on the road, I would do that myself. Here's to hoping some helmet manufacturer comes up with a practical, light, well ventilated and cool looking full face. I have often wondered how practical a clear polycarbonate lower face could be? The same material they now use for protective glasses, burglar proofing and bullet proof windows. Even if it doesn't offer total protection, as long as it doesn't shatter and reduces the impact to cheek bones, nose, teeth and jawbone, it would help. Also, with a clear see through material, it might look cool. Meanwhile I'm eyeing the Bell.......
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted December 20, 2014 Posted December 20, 2014 I get to deal with the injury side - and believe you me, if it was possible to ride with a full face and mouth guard ALL the time, including on the road, I would do that myself. Here's to hoping some helmet manufacturer comes up with a practical, light, well ventilated and cool looking full face. I have often wondered how practical a clear polycarbonate lower face could be? The same material they now use for protective glasses, burglar proofing and bullet proof windows. Even if it doesn't offer total protection, as long as it doesn't shatter and reduces the impact to cheek bones, nose, teeth and jawbone, it would help. Also, with a clear see through material, it might look cool. Meanwhile I'm eyeing the Bell.......The new Met parachute is a full time full face with loads if vents...
Pulse Posted December 20, 2014 Posted December 20, 2014 The new Met parachute is a full time full face with loads if vents...I'm also looking at the MET Parachute. Think it offers the best of both worlds
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted December 20, 2014 Posted December 20, 2014 I'm also looking at the MET Parachute. Think it offers the best of both worldsJust don't get the old one. Or the giro switchblade. So called cos that's what it emulates when you crash and it connects with your face...
Hairy Posted December 20, 2014 Posted December 20, 2014 Been saying for years that light weight, well vented full Face helmets need to be the norm for trail riding.....hell, maybe even for this xco uci races if you look at the trails they are racing on. But critical factors being light, well vented and strong.
Pulse Posted December 20, 2014 Posted December 20, 2014 Just don't get the old one. Or the giro switchblade. So called cos that's what it emulates when you crash and it connects with your face...Thanx
Enduro_Jakes Posted December 22, 2014 Author Posted December 22, 2014 honestly, who cares if you are a bit more protected than a select bunch of image conscious twats? When it comes to your safety - if you feel more safe in a full face helmet then that;s just the way it is. The only time I wouldn't wear my full face is in a longer distance ride / race, where heat would become an issue (I ride up to the top with the full face strapped to the back) For this reason, my next protection purchase will most likely be either the NEW MET parachute (old one was kaaaak) or the Bell Super 2R. Both helmets which are usable as full face helmets, but in the case of the MET have sufficient aeration to render it as free-flowing as a normal lid (almost) and with the Bell having hte removable chin-piece (Bell passes the DH certification for impact, but fails overall DH cert due to having too large an opening in the chin=piece, reportedly allowing material / sticks through where ordinary full faces may not) And no - it's not overkill on an entry level hardtail. Not at all. Especially if you're constantly pushing your boundaries on it. As for the g-forms - I've heard bad things about them. I'd recommend investigating an alternative soft shelled option such as the TLD 5450 (I think?) and other offerings from the likes of Leatt, 661 and various others. Oh - I DO have a normal helmet (piss-pot) but I mainly ride with my FF as I rather like my face to be intact... Well I must be honest, I only have good things to say about the G-Form pads. They have protected me and saved me a lot in medical bills. As well as being extremely comfy, lightweight and non-restrictive I honestly can only praise the things. Many a hard fall has been softened by them! And I will most definitely check out the helmets you recommended as well as all the others mentioned in the forum!
Enduro_Jakes Posted December 22, 2014 Author Posted December 22, 2014 Ride with the full face attached to your back pack on the way up and then switch it with your normal lid when you want to attach the downhills. Packs like Osprey have helmet straps to strap your helmet to the bag. The giant revel may be the reason for your crashes though ;-) It might just be the Revel (as much as I love my bike). But that is why I keep her caked in mud and water her often.... Hope, like a plant, she will grow into a Reign 27.5.... HAHAHAHA (but before this starts a new topic.... I ALWAYS keep my bike spotless after a ride and extremely well maintained!)
Enduro_Jakes Posted December 22, 2014 Author Posted December 22, 2014 Just want to say a MASSIVE thank you to all who have contributed here! You guys ROCK!!!
Chro Mo Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 http://www.bellhelmets.com/en_eu/cycling/helmets/dirt/super-2r-mips-equipped Best of both worlds?That thing is extremely cool...
Enduro_Jakes Posted December 23, 2014 Author Posted December 23, 2014 That thing is extremely cool... Both the Bell and the MET are insanely AWESOME!!!
Enduro_Jakes Posted December 23, 2014 Author Posted December 23, 2014 And in a lovely twist I received the below helmet as an early Christmas gift!Apparently I am not the only one worried about cracking my thick skull!! Its an older (around 2008 I think, although still brand new in its box) model Bell Bellistic.... EXTREMELY comfy and surprisingly light... Just needs more vents though... but its an awesome start!
Grebel Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 Popular lids those. Strap that to your back when you go up and wear your XC lid. Switch when the gradient is reversed
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 And in a lovely twist I received the below helmet as an early Christmas gift!Apparently I am not the only one worried about cracking my thick skull!! Its an older (around 2008 I think, although still brand new in its box) model Bell Bellistic.... EXTREMELY comfy and surprisingly light... Just needs more vents though... but its an awesome start!Very good helmets, those...
marko35s Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 Well I must be honest, I only have good things to say about the G-Form pads. They have protected me and saved me a lot in medical bills. As well as being extremely comfy, lightweight and non-restrictive I honestly can only praise the things. Many a hard fall has been softened by them! And I will most definitely check out the helmets you recommended as well as all the others mentioned in the forum!Those G-Form pads seem to split opinion, some swear by them others swear at them.
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