The Flak is a straight-up skate-style helmet. It offers great coverage, il doesn't get in the way and doesn't shout out for of attention. That's a perfect fit for riders who don't really want a helmet in the first place.
Submitted by
redrook
a Weekend Warrior
from Scotland Date Reviewed: January 2, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
www.wiggle.co.uk
Strengths:
Paid £24
Paul Basagotia signature design, looks really sweet. Comfotable, seems tough and durable. Good protection at the back.
Comes with a bunch of spare pads so you can get a really good fit.
Weaknesses:
Can't see any.
Similar Products Used:
661 Mullet
Bike Setup:
Brodie Damien, Kona Shred
Bottom Line:
Awesome protection with great looks at a great price.
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Submitted by
Mongo5857
a Weekend Warrior
from Luke AFB, Az Date Reviewed: June 10, 2008
Favorite Trail:
F.I.N.S.
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Biker's Edge
Strengths:
Hardcore shell with comfort to boot!
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
Some kind of Bell helmet bought a Wallymart.
Bike Setup:
07 Diamondback Response Sport
Bottom Line:
Bad arse helmet for the green. It's tough and has great looks.
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Submitted by
Tony
a Weekend Warrior
from Calif. Date Reviewed: April 15, 2008
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Hard Shell gives me a warm and fuzzy going up against big boulders and rocks. Doesn't make me look like an alien.
Weaknesses:
No visor.
Similar Products Used:
Another Flak
Bike Setup:
Reign2
Bottom Line:
I'm on my 2nd Flak. The first one was retired after a nasty crash into soft dirt and plants, which compressed the foam. I can almost pull the foam right out of the shell. I think I'll wear a bandana under the new one to soak up the sweat. Still needs some kind of visor.
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Submitted by
Idiot Pony
a Weekend Warrior
from Alexandria Date Reviewed: February 24, 2008
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$30.00
Strengths:
Price, Style
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Does it matter? It's a helmet.
Bottom Line:
After two years it's time for me to finally buy a new helmet. Two things are putting this Flak in its grave - my lack of foresight in saving the spare set of interior foam pads, and the shell is coming loose from the Styrofoam body. I am tempted to get another Flak because they have served me well, but I'm not fond of the stupid designs present on the current models. I've luckily never had to really test this helmet in a crash so I can't say if it's a life saver but it's been comfortable and hasn't made me look like a total tool so I guess that's worth $30.00 or so.
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Submitted by
Andy Lo
a Cross Country Rider
from Penang, Malaysia Date Reviewed: December 16, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Strengths:
Cool design(camo), comfortable.
Weaknesses:
I had a few stickers on it, but when I tried to remove one of the sticker, the matte lacquer layer on the helmet came off with it! Leaving a patch of scar and it's disturbing because they continue to peel off...
Similar Products Used:
A few other unbranded bmx helmets...
Bike Setup:
UMF Brad 1 Team
Bottom Line:
Good helmet, but don't mess up with the matte lacquer layer on it. I tried peeling off the other stickers, and I got the same result. The matte layer peels off as well. Now I got a very ugly and terrible looking brand new Giro Flak...
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Submitted by
Jordan
a Downhiller
from Kamloops, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: June 25, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Steam Shovel (Sun Peaks)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle Cafe
Strengths:
It's cool in hot weather, looks good, simple, plenty of protection, extra pads in different sizes.
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
Pro-tec B2
Bike Setup:
2007 Giant STP 1
Bottom Line:
This helmet is great! It is very comfy, stylish, and protects you. Does it's job very well, at a low cost.
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Submitted by
Jordan Nickell
a Downhiller
from old shasta, nor cal, usa Date Reviewed: December 29, 2006
Favorite Trail:
chimeny
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
chaingang
Strengths:
cool looking i have the black camo version. and protects the goods
Submitted by
James
a Weekend Warrior
from Big Rapids, MI, USA Date Reviewed: September 23, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Looks great.
Weaknesses:
Could use a thicker pad on top.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Bitter- Kenda K-Rad rear tire, otherwise stock.
Bottom Line:
Looks like a BMX helmet, but designed for Mountain Bikers. I've got the Flat Black Camo version in size large, could have maybe gone with a medium but with the extra thick pad in back and medium pad in front, it fits just fine.
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Submitted by
Pat
a Downhiller
from Victoria, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: August 25, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Jimi Leg
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Oak Bay Bikes
Strengths:
This helmet fits perfectly, looks great and protects yer noggin. What more could you ask for?
Weaknesses:
there could be another pad on the inside top of the helmet.
Similar Products Used:
Mace Trigger, TSG Evolution.
Bike Setup:
06 Kona Stuff w/ wtb saddle, B37 pedals, odi grips and vee rubber tire.
Bottom Line:
This is an awesome skate style helmet. it doesn't look ugly like the mace trigger, and it is extremely comfortable to wear. the only better helmet that i've ever worn was the TSG Evolution, and was more expensive.
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