Over the last 12 months, when it comes to mountain biking, I have completely gone over the deep end. I love riding everywhere I can in my home state, Minnesota, and I have traveled to four other states to ride as well. I don't race and I consider myself an intermediate rider, but I am willing to push myself to get better and try new terrain/features.
With the above in mind, I figured why wait until I knocked my teeth out or broke my jaw to get a full-face helmet?! So, I dug in and did my research and settled on the Super DH MIPS Helmet. And, I am glad I did! ... I just returned from a trip to Bentonville and had a nasty crash on a gap jump I missed. While the helmet didn't prevent me from shattering my collarbone (surgically repaired with 10 pins and a titanium plate), my melon was completely protected and unharmed from my OTB and trail bouncing. In fact, the helmet is no worse for the wear and ready for more action.
Why did I chose the Super DH MIPS Helmet?
1) Tons of venting and a super comfy fit (Yes, your head will still get a bit warmer than having no face-guard. But, it's not as bad as many people say.). In fact, I wore it both climbing and descending, as well as on the features I road (I love skinnies).
2) Quick and easy removal of the face-guard (But, it defeats the purpose of having it ... it's for unplanned accidents.).
3) Great visibility and glasses or goggles fit it perfectly (I wear slightly larger sunglasses, googles seem like overkill for my riding purposes).
4) DH rated and MIPS technology—Why go full-face if it isn't rated for the most extreme riding you may experience?!
5) Bell history and quality.
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