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Comparing Full Face Downhill Helmets

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Price $245.60 at Amazon
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Pros Breathable, more robust than other enduro-focused options, lightweightComfortable, breathable, secure fit, substantial protection for enduro-style lidVery comfortable, protective, surprisingly versatileLightweight, excellent ventilation, quality fitExtremely light, versatile, comfortable
Cons Not suited for frequent bike park duties, a little expensiveSlightly heavier than other enduro lids, not the best option for the bike parkMediocre airflow, not well suited for substantial amounts of pedalingNarrow range of use compared to other helmets, tight chin barNot the most protective, mud can clog up the chin bar bar attachment system
Bottom Line A dialed enduro-oriented helmet that delivers excellent breathability and solid protectionA killer enduro race helmet that blends a substantial and protective feel with excellent airflow and comfortA comfortable and versatile downhill helmet with excellent protection levelsA lightweight and supremely breathable enduro-oriented helmetAn extremely light and well-ventilated convertible full-face helmet suited for aggressive trail and enduro riding
Rating Categories Smith Mainline MIPS Fox Racing Proframe RS Giro Insurgent Sphe... Troy Lee Designs St... Bell Super Air R MIPS
Comfort (25%)
10.0
9.0
10.0
8.0
9.0
Protection (20%)
8.0
8.0
9.0
7.0
6.0
Weight (20%)
9.0
9.0
7.0
10.0
10.0
Ventilation (15%)
9.0
10.0
7.0
10.0
9.0
Visor (10%)
8.0
9.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
Durability (10%)
8.0
8.0
9.0
6.0
7.0
Specs Smith Mainline MIPS Fox Racing Proframe RS Giro Insurgent Sphe... Troy Lee Designs St... Bell Super Air R MIPS
Weight (grams, size medium) 765 grams 836 grams 1042 grams 688 grams 674 grams
Weight (ounces, size medium) 27.0 oz 29.5 oz 36.7 oz 24.3 oz Half shell: 14.9 oz
Full face: 23.8 oz
Number of Vents 21 22 20 25 18 helmet, 8 chin vents, 4 brow ports
Shell Material Aerocore Polycarbonate Pre-preg Fiberglass Fiber reinforced Polylite shell Polycarbonate
Rotational Impact Protection System MIPS MIPS Integra MIPS Spherical MIPS MIPS Spherical
Sizes S, M, L S, M, L XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL XS/S, M/L, XL/2X S, M, L
CPSC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CE EN1077 No No No No No
CE EN1078 No Yes Yes Yes Yes
ASTM F1952 (DH) Yes Yes Yes Yes No
ASTM F2032 No Yes Yes Yes No
ASTM F2040 No No No No No