October 20, 2025Oct 20 I know the subject of '' vent '' on helmet as been often ask, but with new model arriving every year, what is in your opinion the one today
October 21, 2025Oct 21 8 hours ago, guy53 said: I know the subject of '' vent '' on helmet as been often ask, but with new model arriving every year, what is in your opinion the one today AIROH TRR/TRRS , it is the original most vented trials specific helmet that is available to buy at the present time . Edited October 21, 2025Oct 21 by Tr1AL
October 21, 2025Oct 21 If there is any way for you to try on a prospective helmet before buying, I strongly suggest you do so. I bought a GasGas-branded Hebo Z4 Carbotech by mail because it was a fabulous price. The Carbotech is a top-of-the-line helmet with two annoying (to me) "features". 1. The cheek pads were far too tight, despite the helmet otherwise fitting perfectly. I figured they would eventually "pack out", but did not. I ended up removing them completely. 2. The buckle hit my Adam's apple, which was most uncomfortable. I eventually improved that somewhat, but it's far from perfect. Edited October 21, 2025Oct 21 by konrad
October 21, 2025Oct 21 Author I agree with you Konrad, I need to try it on before buying, the problem I have here in Quebec, is there is not a lot off trials gear retailer and they are quite far apart, so any info will probably save me a lot of traveling.
October 21, 2025Oct 21 Probably the best-ventilated helmets are for mountain biking (MTB). Might be worth a look if your club does not require a motorcycle-specific helmet. Probably easier to find a vendor to try something on as well. My wife wears a full-face MTB helmet all season for trials. Edited October 21, 2025Oct 21 by konrad
October 21, 2025Oct 21 On 10/21/2025 at 6:27 AM, konrad said: Probably the best-ventilated helmets are for mountain biking (MTB). Might be worth a look if your club does not require a motorcycle-specific helmet. Probably easier to find a vendor to try something on as well. My wife wears a full-face MTB helmet all season for trials. I’m not sure I agree with an MTB helmet so I’m putting this out there for consideration. In fact, it’s very dangerous advice. There’s an old saying that goes like this, “Buy the best helmet you can afford!”. The reason being is that you’re playing Russian roulette with your brain. MTB helmets aren’t subject to the same testing standards as DOT helmets are. Yes, trials riding isn’t as fast as street or MX but what happens if you go down and the bike lands on your head that’s next to a tree, rock or hard pack. The shells on MTB helmets aren’t as strong as a rated helmet because MTB bikes weigh a fraction of what a motorcycle weighs. Edited January 16Jan 16 by RonH
October 21, 2025Oct 21 Is a bicycle helmet as safe as a motorcycle helmet? Probably not. But modern MIPS-rated helmets are pretty good. See: https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html It may partly depend on the ambient temperate at which you ride. I know that if my brain gets overheated I don't make good decisions, and am more likely to actually need a helmet. Assumption of personal risk is a very personal decision.
October 22, 2025Oct 22 Author I also ride mountain bike ( EMTB to be honest ) and when they became avalable I bought a MIPS rated helmet, mabe that's why I'm '' suffering '' so much with my trials helmet to the point that I'm looking at a new one with more ventilation.
October 24, 2025Oct 24 Best two trials focused helmets with good venting in my opinion is the Hebo Zone 4 and the AIROH TRR/TRRS. I have both and find them nearly the same over all performance on a hot day if I had to pick one as the best I would lean on the AIROH but only just.
February 9Feb 9 A Full face MTB helmet is safer to your teeths and more ventilated. But, yes, too light for motorcycle helmet? They have MIPS technology and people in bike take serious jumps at much higher speeds than us.... The truth is: Trials helmet stopped on time and innovation is required by users for sure. Who will fill the gap???
March 16Mar 16 I like my Airoh up to about mid 30°C. Then I use the full face MTB, which is vastly cooler. Except we have to use certified moto helmet at events. It's all compromise, choose your poison. Busted teeth & face with an open trials lid. Potential penetrating injury with an MTB. Heat stroke with a full face dirt bike lid. Take your pick.
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