Best full face helmet on Reddit
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#1
Fox
4.6
(40)
"I have a fox proframe rs that's pretty light and well ventilated, it's been great so far."
"If Im doing any form of trail riding then i always wear my fox proframe."
"If I'm riding on my own or with friends it's a full face lid (fox proframe)."
"I have a buddy who had a serious crash... a full face would’ve saved him a hell of a lot of suffering."
"If I'm riding on my own or with friends it's a full face lid (fox proframe). A broken jaw isn't fun."
"Just bought my first full face - Fox Proframe."
"The Proframe RS fullface both fit like they were made for me."
"His full face fox helmet pretty much saved his life. So yeah, I would advocate you wearing a full face helmet if you think it would help prevent major injuries if you crashed in your normal riding conditions!"
"I wear the fox proframe. The airflow is very good."
"My Fox Proframe is lighter than my half shell without the chin strap."
#2
Bell
4.5
(35)
"And it doesn’t have the stupid d-ring strap closure like Fly so young kids can put their own helmet on."
"$95 if you can fit a medium or large."
"I've had 2 Bell FF with MIPS and some pretty gnarly wrecks."
"Started riding with a detachable chin bar and it’s the best. The bell super air r is what I got."
"She got one from Bell with a removable bottom half."
"I wear my light full face on local trails green/blue all the time."
"Started riding with a detachable chin bar and it’s the best. The bell super air r is what I got."
"Started riding with a detachable chin bar and it’s the best."
"I use Bell Super Air Mips. Fasthouse edition. It looks great, it's light and breathes well."
"I've been very happy with my Bell Super 3R MIPS."
#3
Full Face Helmet
4.9
(24)
"I'd recommend you check out this [~Quality Comfortable Full Face Helmet~], within your price range and personally tried and tested for comfort."
"Go full face. Went in face first when I was in high school, broken teeth and rashed off my face enough... I ride motorcycles too and I’ve had a few wrecks that I was really glad I was sporting a full face helmet."
"Do it. Picked up a full face for riding in the months leading up to my wedding, has become standard now every time I ride."
"Take it from someone who was hit by a car whilst riding to work; if you can get away with riding a full face, do it whenever you can."
"Noone is going to think you are weird for protecting yourself."
"I always use it mainly on the downhills, it never hurts, besides it is aesthetically better!"
"Full face for me every ride. Had too many close calls, even from stationary."
"Do it all the time; I’m not going to go change into a half shell for a warm up run."
"When I see someone with a full face, even on green trails, I don’t automatically assume they’re weird."
"My honest two cents get full face its still cheaper than smashed jaw and broken teeth!"
#4
Troy Lee Designs
4.5
(18)
"[Troy Lee Designs Stage MIPS] or a PSG Pass Pro."
"Such a sick helmet, so much ventilation and super super light."
"I love my troy lee designs stage helmet."
"I ride lightweight full face from TLD - Stage. Ventilation is really good."
"I have a round head and found Troy Lee designs is the most comfortable helmets I have ever worn."
"I just picked up a Troy Lee Designs Stage a few weeks ago."
"I use my full face TL Stage."
"It fits my XXL head and it’s well ventilated."
"The TL Stage should be. Super light, comfortable."
"Personally I like Troy Lee Designs."
#5
Smith
4.4
(18)
"My top 3 recommendations are: Smith Mainline."
"I have a lightweight full face from Smith. I wear it when I’m doing ANY trail riding, regardless of difficulty level."
"I have a lightweight full face from Smith. I wear it when I’m doing ANY trail riding."
"Smith Mainline every ride."
"I’d recommend this one on comfort alone but it is safe too with MIPS."
"Has good airflow and is comfortable in non-humid heat up to ~100 degrees F."
"Seconding the Smith Mainline. Mine saved my noggin in quite a hard crash."
"I have the Smith Mainline in size large. It's comfortable."
"I got a Smith mainline for $160ish on sale."
"Smith Optics has a sale right now on their full face."
#6
IXS
4.5
(15)
"Third this. IXS Trigger FF MIPS."
"IXS trigger MIPS is light and airy. Love it."
"I run a Full face IXS Trigger on any trail I ride."
"I have a Trigger IXS full face. Very breathable no problem pedaling with it on."
"One word: magnets."
"Ordered IXS Trigger FF for 140 euros (MIPS version is +40 euros). DH rated, lightest (large size is 660 grams), bunch of venting holes."
"That is lightweight and very well ventilated."
"I love mine."
"You'll want a lightweight full face like IXS Trigger or similar."
"IXS Trigger FF or Fox Proframe."
#7
TLD
4.7
(10)
"It's a fantastic enduro DH certified full face."
"The worst injury I've ever sustained mountain biking was on a blue trail, so I wear my Stage full face everywhere now."
"My TLD Stage sees way more trail time than my open face A3."
"My TLD Stage sees way more trail time than my open face A3."
"I can say it’s an awesome lightweight full face."
"Comfortable, breathable, and light weight."
"TLD stage"
"I like the TLD Stage. Well vented and under $200."
"I have a TLD Stage (full face) and wear it anytime I'm either at the bike park or riding more advanced trails."
"My first full face was a TLD Stage. Great helmet for all around riding."
#8
Shoei
4.7
(9)
"Shoei all the way."
"I'm happy with my Shoei GT-Air 2, but it might not be your fit."
"This year I splurged on a Shoei and will buy another one without hesitation."
"Shoei is the most cumfy and quieter than any other helmet"
"I became partial to Shoei helmets."
"Get a Shoei, pricy but they also have a true photocromic visor for certain Helmets."
"I have the RF-SR and it’s pretty light and comfortable."
"Shoei or Arai which ever one fits your head."
"Shoei RF-SR."
#9
Kali
4.7
(9)
"I wear a full face 100 percent of the time. Saved my jaw a dozen times."
"I wear my Kali Invader in every ride, green or black. No reason not to."
"I wear my Kali Invader in every ride, green or black. No reason not to."
"I have a Kali invader 2.0. probably the most well ventilated full face on the market."
"Great ventilation and no obstruction of hearing."
"I really like it. It's light and comfortable."
"Kali helmets, they are around $225 but have a better crash replacement program."
"Great ventilation, very light, decent padding, and magnetic chin strap."
"Any of the light weight full faces like Kali, troy Lee, fox, ixs or similar make are great."
#10
HJC
4.2
(9)
"I just picked up a HHC I-90 modular helmet, and I love it."
"RPHA11 is a solid HJC."
"Good brands that fall in your price range include HJC, Bell, Scorpion, and AGV."
"HJC and LS2 meron"
"I have an older HJC modular full face helmet. Being able to flip the full front up when I want is really nice."
"I have an older HJC modular full face helmet."
"You'll see some HJC helmets, Bell Helmets, and Scorpion helmets that are good quality."
"I bought an HJC modular lid."
"HJC would be another option that should be in your range."
#11
Leatt
4.4
(8)
"I bought a Leatt Enduro with the removable chinbar but ride in full face all the time on the trails."
"The full face helmets are so light now, there isn't a good reason not to wear one."
"Wear what you are comfortable with. You can't go wrong wearing 'extra' protection."
"The leatt enduro 3.0 is a sweet helmet. It converts from full face to half shell or 3/4 too."
"Leatt Gravity uses a technology that’s comparable to MIPS and it’s extremely light and fits my child very well."
"My friend got a Leatt Gravity 1.0 and likes it."
"I bought a Leatt Enduro 3.0, which is a hybrid where you can detach the full face part."
"Definitely not as well vented as one of those super expensive ultra-light helmets."
#12
Scorpion
4.3
(8)
"I love my Scorpion R1 Air. It's lighter than the Sistema you are using for just a little bit more."
"I have been very satisfied with my long association with Scorpion helmets."
"I’ve always liked Scorpion helmets. Good fit for my head shape, <$200, a good deal."
"I have been a fan of Scorpion helmets for a long time. My last purchase was an EXO-R420 for $180."
"Scorpion is great if you don't mind their logo."
"I’m really happy with my scorpion."
"Scorpion makes fantastic helmets for the price."
"This is my helmet, it's good"
#13
POC
4.3
(6)
"I can say that POC helmets fit great. I have used this one and it’s amazing."
"Poc has been the most comfortable I’ve tried."
"I ended up with the POC Coron for DH/park duty."
"I settled on the POC."
"POC and 100% have always worked for me"
#14
Giro
4.2
(6)
"If you want a DH MTB helmet."
"I’d recommend the giro switchblade."
"If they weren’t so expensive, you would see a lot more of them."
"I’ve got the Giro Switchblade. It’s full face with a removable front."
"Giro Switchblade."
"I use a full face MTB, which works well and good ventilation.: Gira switchblade."
#15
7idp
4.2
(5)
"Check out the project 23 by 7IDP, I’m loving it. Super lightweight and fits well."
"7idp project 23 abs plastic or you can get the carbon fibre."
"I got myself a 7idp project 23 for 175 cad and I really like it."
"It has good airflow and the weight doesn't bother me."
"The Project 23 has a higher rating and still well ventilated with good padding."
#16
Dainese
4.8
(4)
"Lightest on the market at 570grams"
"Lightest DH rated MIPS Fullface helmet that is really ventilated is the Dainese Linea 01 at 570 grams"
"Dainese linea 01, it's inexpensive and lightest on the market at 570 grams DH rated."
"Sure I do now that I found a full face that is super light and breathable."
#17
Arai
4.8
(4)
"Check out Arai. Those are some really nice helmets in the thousands of dollars."
"Whatever fits the best. My personal preference is to Arai quantum X."
"Any helmet made by Arai is geeat and comes with a 5 year warranty."
"Arais are very nice but expensive."
#18
100%
4.5
(4)
"I bought my 100% aircraft 2 for that price and I love it."
"I have 100% aircraft for 5 years and im happy with it."
"It def feels 10 times safer than my Trigger FF."
"100% aircraft or poc coron air."
#19
TSG
4.3
(4)
"It's lightweight, has good airflow, and you can still hear everything around you."
"I'm happy with TSG Pass Pro."
"TSG Pass is pretty popular, probably has the best look, decent ventilation for summer riding"
"TSG pass, hands down."
#20
AGV
4.3
(4)
"I recommend AGV K5 or the newer K6. Maxes out safety while being light as hell."
"Agv"
"My AGV K3SV was around the £150 mark. It’s been solid."
"I know AGV do some around that price point but I can't vouch for them."
#21
KYT
4.0
(4)
"Multiple graphics to choose from and best in business."
"Get a KYT its been almost 2 years and only the visor is loose."
"Makes great helmets at affordable prices."
"KYT TT course."
#22
Demon
3.8
(4)
"You can go for this Demon Podium and Demon Phantom Combo..only $120."
"Https://www.amazon.com/Demon-United-Podium-Helmet-Black/dp/B079XPP5RY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?crid=1MS3ZI5437ST1&keywords=full+face+downhill+bike+helmet&qid=1658603168&sprefix=full+face+downhil%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1"
"UncleRoger swears by his Demon Podium. They just released a new one. It’s $99 and you can probably get a 15% discount."
"It can be had for about 1/3 the price of serious MTB helmets."
#23
Fox Proframe
5.0
(3)
"I've used this helmet for enduro races and it's got great airflow for a full face."
"If I'm riding on my own or with friends it's a full face lid (fox proframe)."
"Breathes extremely well."
#24
Sedici
7.5
(2)
"Sedici strada. ECE and DOT for $250 is a steal."
"Can’t beat sedici at 200$ range."
#25
Specialized
4.7
(3)
"Specialized gambit"
"Ever since I got my Specialized Gambit helmet I wear it on almost everything except gravel."
"My Specialized full face carbon fiber helmet is good for speeds up to 28 mph on my ebikes."
#26
O'Neal
4.0
(3)
"O'Neal Backflip is one option."
"I like my O'Neal Transition."
"I own a o'neal backflip helmet."
#27
LS2
4.0
(3)
"LS2 Rapid - more comfortable padding & less wind noise than Flash"
"LS2 Rapid or Flash."
"The most comfortable helmet I’ve come across so far is the LS2 Xtra Carbon with some 100% goggles."
#28
661
3.7
(3)
"661 or 7iDP both do good full face lids for under £100."
"661 and 7iDP do well priced full face lids."
"661 make a bunch of helmets that are pretty cheap."
#29
Enduro Helmet
5.0
(2)
"I would say if you are starting out and can only have one... a full face is the way to go."
"If I was you, I would be looking at an enduro helmet which is light like a traditional bike helmet but full face."
#30
SMK
5.0
(2)
"Go with smk helmets"
"Smk helmets>>>>>"
#31
MET
4.5
(2)
"Yes. I ride with a MET parachute full face at all times."
"MET Parachute."
#32
Fly Racing
4.5
(2)
"Look on www.Revzilla.com/helmets and check out Fly Racing or Fox Racing."
"I recently picked up a Fly Racing helmet with MIPS for $80 as it was last years model."
#33
MT
4.0
(2)
"Powersports has a good collection of MT helmets"
"MT"
#34
Full Face MTB Helmet
5.0
(1)
"Quality full face MTB helmets have very good ventilation which helps a lot."
#35
Predator
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend the Predator dh6. Lightweight, well ventilated, looks great."
#36
Mountain Bike Helmet
5.0
(1)
"Try mountain bike helmets. Every couple of grams are noticeable on a helmet and most motorcycle helmets are about 3 pounds or more."
#37
Movatik
5.0
(1)
"Check out the website Movatik, prices seem too good to be true."
#38
7iDP
4.0
(1)
"661 and 7iDP do well priced full face lids."
#39
Klim
4.0
(1)
"On really cold weather Kline artic or Klim glacier are good options."
#40
Studds
4.0
(1)
"Choose from their website as per your need and budget."
#41
Torc
4.0
(1)
"I just got two of the Torc T1 helmets. I’ve only been on a handful of rides but I like them a lot so far."
#42
GDM
3.0
(1)
"I got a gdm helmet for like 120 full face but honestly not so sure on the safety specs."
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