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buddhak
a Weekend Warrior
from Philadelphia, PADate Reviewed: June 10, 2011
Strengths: Lightweight for so much coverage
Molded in shell in construction yields a durable helmetWeaknesses: One size fits all - worked for me, but only with the thick pad set
Limited adjustability - may be an issue for some folks, but not so much for me
Foam pads can disintegrate over time, but Fox is good about sending replacements
Limited venting, but that's the price of structural integrityBottom Line: I am happy with the Fox. For the durability and amount of coverage (esp in the rear) that it offers, it is pretty lightweight. Technically a single crash helmet, but it has served me very well for a year now. There are lighter and breezier helmets out there, but they just don't last. The Fox is a lightweight battle helmet and it is confidence inspiring. To the guy who is disappointed that he sustained a concussion while wearing his Fox, you are missing the point. Bike helmets do not necessarily protect against concussion. They are designed to protect against skull fractures by dissipating focused impacts over a larger area of compressible foam. Your brain will still bang around the inside of your skull with such an impact.
Favorite Trail: Belmont
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: Pricepoint, I think
Similar Products Used: Many, many foam + shell helmets: Bell, Giro, etc.
Bike Setup: SS 29er
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Nadric
a Weekend Warrior
from Abingdon, MDDate Reviewed: April 22, 2011
Strengths: Looks good
Fits larger sized heads well
Straps attach to helmet, not foam
Weaknesses: Can get a little warm
Single impactBottom Line: Was having trouble finding a helmet that fit larger sized heads, while still looking good. This fit those needs perfectly.
Favorite Trail: Patapsco
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Pricepoint
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yakmastermax
a Downhiller
from Brooklyn, NY, USADate Reviewed: April 13, 2010
Strengths: Very light
Cheap
Very light
good graphics
good strap function
did I mention light?!Weaknesses: Hot, venting is mediocre at best
single hit/use
Bottom Line: I bought the helmet to do DJ and Freeride in
I was very pleased at first at how light it is
Got a little hot here and there but not bad,
However I took a crash, landed head first from undershooting a 7 foot double and got a concussion. Honestly I expected more from the Helmet.
A bruised scalp is one thing but at speeds under 15mph and hieghts under 10ft I like to think most helmets on the market can prevent concussion.
Guess not.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Chainlove.com
Bike Setup: Cannondale gemini foxDHX 5.0
RM Flatline, 888 WC
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PiroChu
a Weekend Warrior
from NorCalDate Reviewed: March 22, 2009
Strengths: - light weight (just like a XC helmet, definintely lighter than other skate-style helmets)
- strap attachment (straps are attached to the helmet kinda like $100+ Giro X-Gen)
- fit (this is personal)Weaknesses: - cambuckle pieces (design doesn't allow the straps to open wide below the ears; integrity is poor that it naturally broke off on its own after 7th month - will need some aftermarket cambuckle replacements from REI)
- no outter shell layer (makes it light-weight, but dings very easily when hitting tree branches)Bottom Line: I really this skate-style helmet (& its name to match my bike, hahah) that's light weight like a XC lid. The fit is great, too (though this is personal).
The only gripe is its cambuckle pieces. Adjustment allowed to wide-open the starps below ears is limited (straps touching the ears annoying), then these broke off naturally (on its back-side / cheek-touching side) on its own, after 7 months. I'll have to go get something like these (http://www.rei.com/product/612227) from REI to replace them now - hopefully they'll work.
Except for the cambuckles, this helmet has been great for me, and is a keeper (once replacing these lil' pieces).
Favorite Trail: UCSC, SDF
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$42.00
Purchased At: local Sports Basemen
Similar Products Used: Bell cross-country helmets, Giro Remedy full-face helmet
Bike Setup: "Transition" BottleRocket (match the helmet? - hahah!)
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