In the market for a new DH/Enduro helmet over the next few months as my current lid is shagged.
Keep in mind that I already have a Bell Super 2R, which would you go for?
1) 2017 Leatt DBX. Very lightweight and low profile due to the cone shaped dual denisity liner (which also improves safety by slowing the impact down in a more controlled manner) and the revised chinbar looks as well ventalated as a Met Parachute. I quite like the idea of the D30/Armourgel pads as well – for lower speed impacts – but would it be possible that these could cause stress risers on the skull during an impact? (see the below photos for what I mean) I could probably get away with riding in this on longer rides as well.
I’d go for the composite one though, which is still very light.
2) Giro Switchblade – the safest helmet is the one you wear right? This would probably replace both my Super 2R and the DH helmet for all duties except light XC rides – because of the removable chinbar.
3) POC Coron – Uses EPP – so I can perhaps bounce my head off the ground a few times – probably only lightly – before having to bin the helmet? I’ve heard that EPP isn’t so good at disipating impacts though?
Thoughts?