I do a LOT of research before I settle on a product. The only choice I have to make is between MERS with removable cheek pads and Eject, or MIPS with none of the above.
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The Fusion does have removable cheekpads though.
Not the emergency type, it’s for sizing.
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Fair enough, they don’t bear the same red emergency label as the Pass’ cheekpads.
I think you’ll find the label is actually a pull tab. Oh and I think MIPS and MERS are mutually exclusive, you can’t have both.
Also true, but they state “PULL to remove” and they’re bright red. I would guess anyone that is not a complete tool that would try and remove the helmet from your unconscious head would be alerted by the color and the “PULL” command. If it’s a complete idiot anyway, also the MERS system wouldn’t help I guess.
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True also, failed to notice.
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Not sure I get what you mean?
The MERS system was designed to prevent secondary injuries when removing the helmet. This will work with trained first responders, but I imagine it wouldn’t work with clueless people that just start pulling the helmet.
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Nolan helmets FTW, super wide FOV. Full retard motorcycle crash protection too. Comfy. Cheaper than @Dareno shit list.
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On the flip side of legit certification, we have the steelbird air. Isi certified which means almost nothing. It’s definitely thinner than my other helmets and I dont trust going over 25mph on it but it’s got great airflow and a bright red easy release strap.
Again, don’t recommend for fast riding… Just looks cool.
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For that kind of money though, you can get a proper MC helmet from a reputable manufacturer with all the necessary certifications.
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You have to quote the whole thing at least
@taz mine was $80 at the time just for reference.
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thanks everyone for keeping this conversation going
as i get better at riding, I’m going faster, doing stupider things, going down steep hills, relying on automobile drivers to stop at red lights as expected, etc
i’d I like to pick up a motorcycle helmet that way it’s between one and two kilograms, two to three and a half pounds fub
i appreciate everybody who’s taking the time to post their suggestions, as well as their thoughts on helmets to avoid
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About thirty minutes ago I ate concrete. The 4th time in 3 years of eskateboarding. Was going about 20mph on my second ride today. I was already tired, almost back home but carving way too hard for the state of the road. The AT tires slipped on a patch of rocks. I almost ran it out, took a dive because I knew that was my only chance. Back and elbow protectors took the slide. Nice bruise on my hip just above the impact shorts that I’m also wearing.
Helmet did not hit anything so doesn’t have a scratch. But again, it proves the need not only for a good helmet but for good protective wear in general!
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Ouch. I have a Ruroc, but never felt safe wearing it. If I fall on my face I’ll probably break my nose, but this looks like the face damage would be even more severe.
TSG Pass feels a lot more safe, although you’re kind of choked wearing it. Feels like it doesn’t let any air in, so you constantly have to open the visor to breathe…
At what speed did you eat the street?
Full throttle downhill with an empty battery on AT 15/66 so I guess about 36kmh. 20-25 in fub.
EDIT: never mind, that wasn’t directed at me 
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New Olders has more airflow but is still mostly the same.
Wondering if something like a Bell Super DH would be noticeably better for hot weather riding… 
What are the visors on those MTB helmets even for?
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Look at the Troy Lee designs Stages helmet. Mips with cheek pads
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