Best full face helmet on Reddit

251 reviews from r/MTB, r/motorcycle, r/onewheel and 17 more subreddits

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Fox

4.6

(42)

"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."

Bell

4.4

(34)

"$95 if you can fit a medium or large."

"I personally love mine."

"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."

"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."

"Extremely light, great airflow, and has a removable chin guard."

"I think Bell has the best full face helmets for escooters but they cost over $250-350 usd after tax for lightweight and well-ventilated ones."

Full Face Helmet

4.8

(17)

"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!"

"Forget what people think. I wear my full face on the street if I’m going to be around fast cars or at night."

"I almost blew out my front teeth flying down a simple path when my bar caught a tree, bought a full face after that."

Troy Lee Designs

4.5

(15)

"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."

"It depends on your budget honestly."

"I'm using the Troy Lee Designs Stage helmet. Definitely a worth while helmet."

Smith

4.4

(15)

"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."

"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."

"Smith Optics has a sale right now on their full face."

"Smith mainline is what I wear. Fits well."

"Smith has a sale that's ends up $225is after tax and shipping."

"Smith Mainline is currently on sale for $210."

IXS

4.4

(12)

"I run a Full face IXS Trigger on any trail I ride."

"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."

"I really like both of them, I only use the Trigger for big pedally days."

"IXS Trigger FF MIPS. Lightweight, adjustable fit."

"IXS Trigger fullface is also a good budget option."

TLD

4.8

(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."

"I run a TLD D4 full face carbon for DH."

"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 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."

Shoei

4.7

(10)

"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 was extremely hesitant to drop the money, but glad once I finally did on a Shoei NeoTech 2."

"I have the RF-SR and it’s pretty light and comfortable."

"Shoei or Arai which ever one fits your head."

"Shoei RF-SR."

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 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."

"HJC IS-17 is about £100 and has a 5 star sharp rating."

"Been using HJC C70 for 7 months now, I also wear glasses. Maganda sya and comfortable."

"Good brands that fall in your price range include HJC, Bell, Scorpion, and AGV."

"I’m a Shoei guy but the HJC V10 is is pretty attractive."

"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."

"HJC would be another option that should be in your range."

#11

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 am very satisfied with the helmet."

"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"

"I have always been a fan of Scorpion full face helmets."

#12

Giro

4.2

(5)

"If you want a DH MTB helmet."

"I’ve got the Giro Switchblade. It’s full face with a removable front."

"Ventilation could be better, but the Giro Disciple is what I use for DH."

"Giro Switchblade."

"I use a full face MTB, which works well and good ventilation.: Gira switchblade."

#13

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."

#14

MET

4.5

(4)

"Have a super light MET for hot weather."

"Yes. I ride with a MET parachute full face at all times."

"MET Parachute."

"I can fully recommend it except it kinda creaks with chin on."

#15

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."

#20

Sedici

7.5

(2)

"Sedici strada. ECE and DOT for $250 is a steal."

"Can’t beat sedici at 200$ range."

#21

LS2

3.8

(4)

"LS2 Rapid - more comfortable padding & less wind noise than Flash"

"LS2 storm(15k) or SMK steller(6-8k) are good."

"LS2 Rapid or Flash."

"The padding is nice and washable and the helmet is light."

#22

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."

#23

Arai

4.7

(3)

"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."

#24

Leatt

4.7

(3)

"The leatt enduro 3.0 is a sweet helmet. It converts from full face to half shell or 3/4 too."

"I got this helmet recently and absolutely love it."

"I bought a Leatt Enduro 3.0, which is a hybrid where you can detach the full face part."

#25

7idp

4.3

4.0

(1)

"Axor Apex ,LS2 Stream ,KYT TT Course"

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