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Natie S

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Who here rides trails with full face helmets? Im considering getting one because i do a lot of single track riding alone. I really like the Uvex Jakkal HDE. It does fit very comfortable and are reasonably priced new.

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Yep. I and most of my riding crew ride with either a lightweight fullface (Fox ProFrame) or a convertible helmet, like the Jkll/Hde or Leatt DBX Enduro, Bell Super DH etc. 

 

Just gives extra protection for the face on the way down.

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Hi Nate,

 

I wear the Jakkyl HDE as well. It's a great helmet with the chin bar on, and feels very comfortable. It does feel a little big on the top when not using the chin bar, and also hot at times. But the peace of mind trumps it all. I too tend to ride singletrack alone and that's the reason I bought this helmet.

 

This is where I bought mine: https://www.flook.co.za/product/uvex-jakkyl-hde-enduro-mtb-helmet-black

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Good morning

Who here rides trails with full face helmets? Im considering getting one because i do a lot of single track riding alone. I really like the Uvex Jakkal HDE. It does fit very comfortable and are reasonably priced new.

You just need to ask yourself 1 question...Is a tiny little bit of effort to put a chin bar on at the top of the trail worth not loosing your teeth if I fall?

To me, 100% yes. Have I fallen on my face before...not yet, will I? Dunno. Is it worth it to not wear the chinny...? No.

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Hi Nate,

 

I wear the Jakkyl HDE as well. It's a great helmet with the chin bar on, and feels very comfortable. It does feel a little big on the top when not using the chin bar, and also hot at times. But the peace of mind trumps it all. I too tend to ride singletrack alone and that's the reason I bought this helmet.

 

This is where I bought mine: https://www.flook.co.za/product/uvex-jakkyl-hde-enduro-mtb-helmet-black

Thats a very good price.

I can get this one here for R2800

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Thats a very good price.

I can get this one here for R2800

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If it fits and it's comfy then yeah why not :) Good price.

I prefer having the removable chin bar (which that one has I think), as opposed to the lightweight fullface...But I overheat fast.

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If it fits and it's comfy then yeah why not :) Good price.

I prefer having the removable chin bar (which that one has I think), as opposed to the lightweight fullface...But I overheat fast.

Hi

Yes the chin bar is removable and i also over heat fast.

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How well will those removable chin guard type helmets hold up in a crash? How easily do the chin guards come off?

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How well will those removable chin guard type helmets hold up in a crash? How easily do the chin guards come off?

Go check the test video's on YouTube.

They work FAR better than not having a chin bar at all.

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Go check the test video's on YouTube.

They work FAR better than not having a chin bar at all.

 

I watched the video of them testing it, quite impressive!

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How well will those removable chin guard type helmets hold up in a crash? How easily do the chin guards come off?

Bell Super 2R MIPS...tested...at full tilt....works!!!!! :eek: ....also can be used as plough........ :clap:

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It goes without saying it may not work for you..... :ph34r:

 

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Sorry. Just saw it says dummy. Lol

Bwahahaha, no, it was my youngest's beau...after seeing him ride earlier with a half-lid enduro, I "suggested" he use my spare Bell....that very day.....for the sake of my youngest's peace of mind....TG otherwise he  would have had supper through a straw....it definitely saved his face and head, no doubt about it...the roasty on his elbow was described by the doctor later as similar to a first degree burn...so maybe elbow pads will be also be on the shopping list as soon as the scab falls off!!!! :thumbup:

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