Answered Full face helmet for an older fella!

[BJep]

Hi All- I took a nasty tumble last week and ended up face first in the dirt. Nose was clean broken and I don't fancy breaking it again. Can anyone recommend a FF helmet that wouldn't look too daft on a 58. yo?

So not too much of the red bull rampage type decals, if poss

Thanks for any advice

 

[head]

I would recommend Fox Proframe: Fox Racing® PROFRAME - Foxracing.com MTB - Official Foxracing.com

It's pretty well ventilated.

Can anyone recommend a FF helmet that wouldn't look too daft on a 58. yo?

Broken nose looks daft, not a full face helmet .

 

[head]

Hmm, it looks that proframe isn't available anymore (or just at the moment?). :/

 

[roboticinvesting]

I recently bought the Smith Mainline and it is the best helmet I have owned. It fits snug, feels very secure, but is super comfotable. Wasn't cheap, but as the breadwinner in the family I need to protect as much as I can. Like you I learned that a full-face is the way to go for me. Shit happens and a busted face is no fun!

 

[Gary]

full face helmets don't stop broken noses.
Especially the more open lightweight enduro helmets.
what you need is oone of these

 

[Tonybro]

If I had one of those, I would get her to take the aurafix off and I wouldn't be going out on my bike! I'd be burning calories a different way!

 

[highpeakrider]

At 60 I went Bell, nice and comfortable

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[Gary]

what's age got to do with this?

 

[Zimmerframe]

If you're worried about the look. Glue a giant wig and fake beard to the helmet.

 

[Mcharza]

I easily notice that it is a Saturday night
But take a look, Bell Super DH, Leatt 4.0 and others. The best helmet is the one that fits on your head

 

[Mikerb]

If you are not used to full face helmets you need a helmet that is light, well ventilated and has fairly wide front section. That means avoiding full downhill helmets and selecting one of the "Enduro" style helmets. There are essentially 2 variations in those types of helmet.........fixed or removeable chin bar.
I chose the Smith Mainline and don't regret that decision but there is a decent range of that type of helmet to chose from now from Fox, Bell, POC, Met, etc.
If you are stuck with ordering online it is probably best to make your choice and then come back on the forum for advice on sizing.

 

[BJep]

I would recommend Fox Proframe: Fox Racing® PROFRAME - Foxracing.com MTB - Official Foxracing.com

It's pretty well ventilated.



Broken nose looks daft, not a full face helmet .

haha too bloody right

 

[BJep]

If you're worried about the look. Glue a giant wig and fake beard to the helmet.

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If you're worried about the look. Glue a giant wig and fake beard to the helmet.

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brilliant. Blummin brilliant!

 

[BJep]

If I had one of those, I would get her to take the aurafix off and I wouldn't be going out on my bike! I'd be burning calories a different way!

My thoughts exactly

 

[BJep]

If you are stuck with ordering online it is probably best to make your choice and then come back on the forum for advice on sizing.
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great advise- much appreciated- I am indeed stuck with ordering online

 

[BJep]

Thanks all for bloody good belly laugh and solid advice. I'll come back on when I have put money down...

 

[Gyre]

Second with Fox Proframe. You can huff and puff with it all you like without sounding like Darth Vader having an asthma attack.

I wanted to love the Bell Super 2R and 3R - had both but had to give them up. They aren't large enough for my head and the 2R especially was bad about putting pressure points just above my temples.

 

[Akiwi]

If you want to look cool and lovely, then get one of these.

 

[Akiwi]

Actually I have 3 helmets.
A heavy duty Motocross type helmet for the few times when I go to a downhill park.
A more lightweight one where you can remove the chin guard. Which I use when I am biking up a long way,but there are gnarly trails down, and thirdly my normal helmet for normal flowy trails, or on the road etc.

 

[steve_sordy]

Hi All- I took a nasty tumble last week and ended up face first in the dirt. Nose was clean broken and I don't fancy breaking it again. Can anyone recommend a FF helmet that wouldn't look too daft on a 58. yo?

So not too much of the red bull rampage type decals, if poss

Thanks for any advice

Take a look a the Met Parachute.

Personally I would not ride a full face all the time. If you only want one helmet consider the Bell Super 3. Use i with the chin bar when the trails demand it, without when they don't. The Bell Super looks great even without the chin bar, doesn't look like something is missing.

 

[Frankieboy]

Take a look a the Met Parachute.

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Personally I would not ride a full face all the time. If you only want one helmet consider the Bell Super 3. Use i with the chin bar when the trails demand it, without when they don't. The Bell Super looks great even without the chin bar, doesn't look like something is missing.

I purchased A Bell S3 last year and use in exactly the same way as @steve_sordy suggest. Round the lanes with SWIMBO guard off, tearing it up with the lads guard on. I’ve had several lids over the years and the Bell S3 is by far the most comfortable and best fitting to date.

 

[steve_sordy]

I purchased A Bell S3 last year and use in exactly the same way as @steve_sordy suggest. Round the lanes with SWIMBO guard off, tearing it up with the lads guard on. I’ve had several lids over the years and the Bell S3 is by far the most comfortable and best fitting to date.

I broke my first Bell Super by riding into a thick low branch hidden behind some foliage. It split the helmet and I felt lucky! Immediately bought another for the reasons that you gave (plus the extra protection vs a conventional XC helmet). I will continue to buy Bell Super until they stop making them. If I hadn't already had a Met Parachute, I would have bought the Bell Super with the detachable chin guard.

 

[Zimmerframe]

by riding into a thick low branch hidden behind some foliage.

I know what you mean ! Stupid Branch, if you're going to hide, at least be ready to move !

 

[steve_sordy]

I know what you mean ! Stupid Branch, if you're going to hide, at least be ready to move !

I assure you, it moved!
If I hadn't been riding with a group I would have paused to saw the bastard down!

 

[flash]

Been riding with the Bell Super Air R for six months or so. Started with guard off but mostly leave it on now. Best helmet I've owned with all the safety bells and whistles. Plus it's well ventilated, light and comfortable. No it's not a full DH helmet. And I don't want it to be. Because I reckon I could ride it with the guard on in an Aussie summer and not collapse. That means I'll be more likely not to remove the guard when it gets hot.

Planning on getting another just in case they discontinue it....

Gordon

 

[fenwick458]

Bell Super 3R

I never even take the chin bar off anymore, it's so light and airy I don't think theres any need

 

[SteveLazy]

Hi! I bought a Giro Switchblade helmet two weeks ago. For me, it was an aspect to be able to detach the chin guard. I am 52 years old.

 

[High Rock Ruti]

Fox carbon rampage 500 bucks XL fits tightly enough to prevent the chin guard from hitting my chin

 

[rafaellop]

This one would do and it's quite cheap on the Amazon:

 

[MMBB]

Grab a bell helmet.