Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
Ends up I am way too picky about helmets. I like a few things from each helmet and there is no perfect helmet that has all that I like, not even for a goofy high price.
Ill keep the ABUS because I like the fit and it was relatively inexpensive($130). I think I might keep the POC too, but still not sure.
I really wish ABUS was readily available stateside to try out their Airbreaker. Add MET to what I wish were stateside.
I have the Airbreaker, and honestly it's a great helmet and has many of the same attributes you listed for the Stormchaser. Doesn't sound like you're missing much aside from perhaps a bit better ventilation?
Not sure where they went, but the Airbreaker was for a while the Canyon brand helmet for a while.. came in lots of colorways. Now.. just down to one other model (link below). Maybe the lack of US buying options (for MET as well) is somehow due to these companies never bothering to seek CPSC certification and only has the CEN certification.? FWIW CEN is less rigorous in the drop-testing than CPSC, but evidently requires a lower profile (ie. more head coverage). Most big brands I assume have both certifications though.
https://www.canyon.com/en-us/gear/ap...31_pv_farbe=BK