Mountain Biking - Fullface Helmet.

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math2p14
01-26-04, 12:17 PM
Hi all,

I finally got myself a fullface helmet after a loooong market search. It seems that if someone has a large head then he is in big trouble with helmets. After trying Giro, Bell, 661, TLD i lost all hope since all where small. Luckily only Fox makes an XXL helmet 63-64cm and it fitted me like a glove. The helmet weighs approx 1400-1450g but it is MX-Race certified so it offers loads of protection. The build quality is next only to TLD, imho better than 661 and Giro. Only 3 vents though due to the MX nature of the helmet.

Here is a pic. I highly recommend the helmet to anyone in search for a supersized helmet.

PS the pic makes the lid seem larger than normal. Thats the lens of my cameraphone that are to blame for.


KleinMp99
01-26-04, 12:40 PM
I actually think it looks small.

math2p14
01-26-04, 12:43 PM
I actually think it looks small.

Lol , slcpunk told me it looks huge, and since its my first fullface it seemed huge to me. but i think i ll get used to it.


Maelstrom
01-26-04, 07:14 PM
nice work. :)

Blue Thunder
01-26-04, 09:35 PM
I want one...

*Holds his hardshell 10$ brainbucket he uses for DJ*

math2p14
01-27-04, 11:37 AM
Thanks all, now i got to get some skills from somewhere...in order to play DH.

Jay_2004
01-27-04, 07:19 PM
Does ANYONE know id a hardshell helmet adds alot more protection than just a regular "bike" helmet?.......i mant to be safe if im trying some crazy stuff....

math2p14
01-28-04, 10:46 AM
Does ANYONE know id a hardshell helmet adds alot more protection than just a regular "bike" helmet?.......i mant to be safe if im trying some crazy stuff....

Loads and loads of more protection. MX helmets have a proper shell outside the polysterene inner shell. Bike helmets have only a very thin outer shell. What you loose though is weight. MX helmets are 10-20% heavier than bike helmets. On the other hand they are certified for MX-Racing, which means they can protect you several times more that you will ever need while riding a bike.

Overall, the main advantage is that MX helmets offer more sizing options and higher manufacturing quality for a given price in direct comparison with a similarly priced bike helmet.