Best vented helmet

[guy53]

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

[Tr1AL]

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 Tuesday at 04:04 AM by Tr1AL

[konrad]

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 Tuesday at 03:00 PM by konrad

[guy53]

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.

[konrad]

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 Tuesday at 03:06 PM by konrad

[RonH]

7 hours ago, 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. 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 Tuesday at 09:05 PM by RonH

[konrad]

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.

[guy53]

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. 

[jonnyc21]

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.