What Type Of MTB Helmet Is Best For You? | Full Face Or Open Face Helmets
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- čas přidán 13. 05. 2021
- Helmet Cost, retention device, adjustability, padding, MIPS, venting, integrated adapters, emergency features, goggle strap, certification, crash replace scheme, storage bag... It can all get a bit confusing! - What is the best mountain bike helmet for you? In this video, Chris Smith talks about the Pros & Cons of the full face, open face and convertible style helmets, how you can find the right size helmet and when you should replace a helmet.
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What type of helmet do you use and why? Do you have any suggestions for people looking for a new helmet? 👇
I've got a troy lee designs A3 - I ride trails on my neuron:ON 8 and it was the most comfy helmet they had in the shop...it's very important to try them on imo...
I'm looking for a convertible helmet. Right now I lean towards Bell Super Air R (very lightweight) or the Sweet Protection Arbitrator. Riding in so many different locations so I want "one helmet to rule them all"!
Met parachute mcr and i love it! Light weight, super comfy and protective. Mostly wear it as a full face but sometimes on lighter trails I take the chin guard of and leave it in my van.
@@ChrillePavlin Looks nice, it's on my shortlist now!
Troy Lee Stage full face. Lots of vents, and light. Convertible adds unnecessary weight.
Full face all the way. I've seen far too many skilled riders in half lids eat it and smash their faces. Not everyone wants to have Sam Pilgrim's distinctive look :)
After breaking my jaw in three places a couple of years ago on a down hill trail I recently bought a Bell super Dh convertible helmet. Costly but what a helmet, awesome protection it’s also DH certified. I carry the chin bar on my back pack when normal trail riding and climbs then clip it on before going mad down hill. Would totally recommend, you can’t put a price on your head 😃
I use an IXS Trigger FF. I was using a Boardman MTB half helmet for a long time but after two crashes, one where a tree root almost took my jaw off, I decided on getting the FF. I now wear that helmet everywhere from trails to the canal, love it!
I have no idea why anybody would wear a open helmet any time
Good video! I went with full face recently after figuring it was not very smart to skimp on protection on the fragile face area. Finding the right helmet was not easy though, so I went through a lot to try. Here's a quick review that maybe will help someone:
Bell Super Air (R) with the optional removable chin guard: this was my original helmet (non R version) so I purchased the chin guard later (only available in black when purchased later). It felt incredibly unsafe on my head since the MIPS allowed the helmet to slide about way too much, and it could even be twisted so much forward that it was a strangulation risk from the chin strap (it pushed on my throat). Maybe it is down to the fit and my head, but I would not recommend the Bell convertible helmets.
Fox Proframe: nice fit, sits securely on the head, but it felt warm and also looked huge on the head.
Endura MT500 Koroyd fullface: the Koroyd tubes are like a cheese grater against the head. I honestly think that it would rip my scalp off in case of a crash. Koroyd tubes might make mechanical sense as impact protection, but I think it needs some inner liner between them and the head.
Leatt DBX 4.0 Enduro convertible: Fit was not nice on my head (I'm pretty wide/square on the top part) and it felt very hard and unpadded.
Leatt DBX 3.0 fullface: Awesome and secure fit, vision is not impaired, good ventilation when warm, lightweight. Negative is that the peak is not adjustable so goggles will not stay up. But this is a small thing considering all else, and this is now my main helmet. 8/10, would buy again.
I always wear a full face on an ebike. Last week I had my first major crash on my YT Decoy. The trail I wrecked on was a trail that I had ridden 45 times according to Strava. It was a gnarly crash at about 15 mph on a mild section, though it's on the side of the mountain. The edge of the trail literally gave way from under me and I was thrown over the bars and down in a gulley into the rocks. Elbow pad was completely ripped off, got a contusion in my calf and still can't feel it 5 days later. Scrapes and bruises all over me and made a trip to the ER. Had I not had a full face on I can't imaging what my face and teeth would look like today. Don't skimp on protection, it's not wise.
@@imperthnthn I wear the Troy Lee Stage. It's perfect for all conditions.
Had a crash 2 months ago where i broke my collarbone and hit my head/face very hard. I dont even look at an ebike without my fullface. I use the ixs trigger ff, its light and ventilated.
@@Gufolicious does it really matter if it's Ebike or not? I can't see why. A crash is a crash
Troy Lee stage helmet. Best of both worlds for enduro riding. Enough venting and protection for a humid tropics summer.
Agreed
I had a scary crash today when the side of the trail collapsed and my bike folded over and I went head over the bars, my Fox full face hit the ground first, snapped the visor off and smacked the helmet into a rock...so no trip to the ER. Took a few minutes to compose myself and put my gear back together and repair the trail edge and off I went. Needless to say I am a fan of the full face helmet, even more so today.
I'm just starting mtb for fun, I'm not good at anything yet. I just ordered a Bell FF helmet. I know it could look like "I'm taking myself too seriously" but I really don't want to damage my head or face especially as I am a novice. Reading the comments and hearing about some of the crashes is also a little intimidating.
Killing it Chris! Always enjoy your vid’s!
I used to race bmx 30+ years ago and we used to wear an open face with a "mouth guard" that clipped onto the helmet. They don't seem to make them like that anymore. It's either an open or full face.
I know there's the safety argument but the option of a clip on "mouth guard" is better than just an open face.
I just got a Smith Mainline full face. Just started doing bigger jumps and drops, and saw a pic of a friend’s helmet, dented on top, side, and jaw. I took the hint. Still have a TLD A2, which I might use for easier trails in summer.
I just always ride full face, I like my jaw
Full Face! I rode motocross and Enduro. We ditched open face helmets in the 80s for good reason. There are many that are full featured, well ventilated and cost effective. The added confidence is a bonus!
I have and love both Bell Sixxer and the convertible Super DH helmet!
Thanks for this great video
Met parachute MCR...the both together...slighlty heavier than a normal open face used as a trail helmet, but when you decide to ride the gnar or bikearks: chin on and as you said Chris, you'll feel invicible 💪
Great helmet btway...my third Met (parabellum, terranova, parachute mcr) and I'll never go back on other brands 😉
Somebody really needs to add the ability to put tactical headsets on the bike helmets or just open two big holes around the ears on the full face helmets. What's the reason for no doing this? Urban riding in Los Angeles is really like riding on a mountain bike trail through war zone and could use the extra hearing help.
I had a crash on my face today, luckily it wasn't too bad but I had some bleeding in my mouth and on my face, I'm thinking about purchasing a full-face helmet also because I'm going mountain biking more often so yeah, this has helped me a lot in deciding if I need one or not.
What'd you go with? I chose leatt Enduro 4.0 . It'll arrive tomorrow, like you I've just started going mtbing more regularly and bought a lively full suspension which feels super dodgy like I'm more likely to crash now that I'm going harder
Probably all in your head. Ain't no one looking or care.
I love the Bell convertible helmet. Ihave owned two.
Normal MTB helmet for me since I don't ride very fast or jump. But if I start doing gnarlier stuff I'll just wear my enduro helmet since I ride trail motorcycle as well. Don't see the point on spending more money on FF MTB helmet when enduro ones you can get decent one for 60-80€. Same thing for the back protection, motorcycle ones are way cheaper than the MTB "special" or hype ones.
If you're going to be doing full send I always wear my full face. Anything else is just my normal open face with optional chin bar which I never remove anyway..
I have the first Bell super and now the Bell super 2R.....I value my teeth and they look and fit great
Difficult choice. I ride a powerful e-scooter, and I'd like the full protection, but I hate attention. I've noticed that when I put on a full face helmet every single person stares at me. When I don't wear a helmet, people don't even look at me.
They're just in awe cause fullface helmets esp the downhill one looks really cool. Haha
You're weak and pathetic if you think about what others think.
I love everything about it
Yeh ok...but what about snacks versus mouth guards? I need my snacks and juice! 😜
After badly tearing of my lower lip and needing surgery with over 70 stitches, fullface all the way, if jumping.
i just got full face one bec its looks cool and its safe
Been riding with convertable for 4 years now. I never remove the chinbar. Love it, make me feel more protected, even on cross country trails. And why not! Is not much heavier, not hotter (if you buy the right one) and just as comfortable. Maybe if your face is not so pretty you can still choose the open face type... ;)
Which one did ya buy?
@@anthony4403 bell air
I like open faced helmets but suffer from sore ears in the cold or wind. Is here an open face helmet that covers the ears so I dont need to wear a skull cap under my helmet?
Bell mips 3r super removable chin!
Wear do i put my gopro on mate
you didnt mention full face enduro without removable chin? super light, good visability, good protection, & well vented. ive just come away from a horror accident on a average trail but the impact was hard enough to knock me unconcious a gave me a double bleed on the brain. 5 months now & im nearly ready to ride fire roads again. i posted up my video of crash on my youtube ozymark & its horrific to see the replies & phltos of messed up faces wearing open face helmets. cracked eye sockets, split lips, ground off nose. i had a Leatt eduro dbx3 removable chin but im glad i had it fitted . you may only get one chance so buy the bet & forget open face if you want to keep your face
I use a fox proframe irrespective of what I'm going to do 🤙
I've bought the Bell Super 3R which is full face & open face
I dont want to die so i choose full face
Just bought a new Helmut maself not so long ago cost around 100 pounds am very protective when and what aye wear for cycling
Roflmao!🤪
I bought mine from aliexpress, do you think it's safe?
if you are riding an E-bike then carrying a backpack and extra weight should no issue at all.
I prefer full face forever I already bought a Leatt DBX 3.0 is desmontable so you have to helmets in one
Full face is better
Full face with face shield and lock.
About $250
It can double as a motorcycle helmet.
I mean which is better buying a 250$ helmet or paying for hospital bills
I use a cricket box to protect my helmet 🤪😁
I found my open face 4Fourty MIPS Bell helmet to be absolute rubish and used it maybe a dozen times. I wished I had looked at some forums before and I had handed over cash. The helmet was fitted, adjusted and purchased from a local dealer bike shop.
The Issue was that going down slightly rough XC descents the helmet would roll forward over my eyes at the worst possible times and regularly even though it is the correct circumference the rear adgustment is done up tight and the straps tighten up. The problem in not the MIPS system as other brands don't get the same complaints, but the design of the rear adjustable cage. It does not go down far enough.
Looking at the forums and checking with local facebook MTB groups the complaint is common and frequent. Basically everyone is of the same opinion. Forget about Bell helmets as it appears not to be limited the just open face design.
Strange that can’t be adjusted lower. Sounds like a design flaw. I bought a helmet from smith, at the low end of the price range, and it didn’t fit right until I realized I could I unclip the back section to lower it. Once it did it really hugged my head and always stays put.
@@kiltymacbagpipe There is a 4 position adjustment that allows the back ratchet band to lowed or raised. In it's fully raised position 1 and the ratchet strap tighten it does not grip at all and you can pull a strapped on helmet off easily. In it's fully extended position 4 and tightened it feels secure but the slightest tilt forward and it will roll off. If you unclip the 4 position adjustment then the helmet becomes totally unstable and is only held by the thin flimsy ratchet stral and chin strap.
I hve some cheaper helmets That comply with Australian safety standards one of the toughest in the world and the have better designed rear adjustment ratchet bands and sit better and do not have the problem the Bell 4Fourty has. They just don't have MIPS.
I would not recommend unclipping that rear clip.
@@richardkaz2336 I should have said I unclipped from one position and re-clipped into a lower position. I’m not recommending using the helmet in an unsafe way.
Full face always. Sent a proper fail in this week.
I have the Leatt Enduro convertible helmet. The chin guard is a little slimmer than the Bell one so I can comfortable strap loop my hip pack around it for climbs or transition trails, then latch it on for the gnarly stuff. No backpack needed!
Switching from a dirt bike to a mtb, I can't believe anyone would dare wear a open face. Mtb's are fun but they seem things can go to shit a lot faster, smaller tires and smaller frame, where a dirt bike is alot more forgiving. FF for everything!
When you are passing trees, there is no reason to not wear a fullface.
My brother rides gravel. I mainly skateboard, but when I borrow his bike, I use full face lol. Don't really care if it looks silly. I'm not gonna break my teeth and chin. No way.
FF for DH and chunky stuff...regular helmet the rest of the time. Pre-ride, re-ride, free ride!!
The only helmet you need is an IXS Full Face Trigger.
no need for a convertible helmet at all.
I have it but visor is not movable and cannot find a good fit with it. The face opening is also too wide for me. The bell seems to be the right fit and do the trick for me.
Pieter
That's odd my visor is moveable and has 3 positions taking goggles easily.
Depends how much you value your Teeth!
Fullllll faceeeeeeee 🤙🏻🔋⚡️
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Thanks for following up on my comment !!! Cheers !!!
Nothing about having a mesh to keep out insects. Thinking that you may have a wasp trying to inspect your scalp is very distracting!
Great for 10 year old girl.