Yosmithy Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 I didn't see a thread for various gear: I have a garage full of helmets, and just got another one this last month, but looking at this, I'm not sure this would be too bad for Texas? https://www.pinkbike.com/news/kali-unveils-new-lightweight-full-face-invader-trail-helmet.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natas1321 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 I was actually thinking of picking one up here in the near future. Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Ooooh, might just be my next helmet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 "Don’t forget that as with all Kali helmets, the Invader comes with a lifetime crash replacement policy. You crash it, we replace it.' Is this a common helmet manufacturer policy? That's a big selling point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 The comments after the article were quite entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 39 minutes ago, throet said: The comments after the article were quite entertaining. Gotta love humans fighting to be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosmithy Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 damnit, I forgot to read the comments 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Saw a singlespeed rider at WC with a full face on. Couldn't really understand that combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 The comment section was scary to me. "I crashed and (this) happened to me" was repeated way too many times for my comfort. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 1 hour ago, AustinBike said: Saw a singlespeed rider at WC with a full face on. Couldn't really understand that combo. I had a slow speed crash on Windy Loop, and happened to hit my face/jaw on a log at the edge of the trail. Freak thing, but I wear fullface all the time now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 2 hours ago, AustinBike said: Saw a singlespeed rider at WC with a full face on. Couldn't really understand that combo. The number of gears has little correlation to number of teeth knocked out. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Just like the comments in the article, I think that both sides can be argued. The one time I face planted with a half-shell I broke my nose, but luckily it broke in a manner that fixed my deviated septum, something I suffered from my whole life. I've been counting my blessings ever since though, and if I'm practicing drops or jumps that take me out of my comfort zone, I'll wear a full-face. Likewise I wear a full-face if I'm doing gravity type riding. I'm still willing to take my chances with a half-shell for my every day rides and don't see that changing any time soon. I drink from a water bottle on most of my rides, and wouldn't want to stop and remove my helmet each time I need a drink. Also, my prescription sport goggles wrap around my ears, and it's a pain in the ass trying to get a full face on while keeping those in place. Of course if I end up smashing my face those will seem like lame excuses, but each of us just has to decide what chances they are willing to take. In this sport, depending partly on the trails you ride, serious injuries are a very real possibility regardless of the level of protection you choose. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Just like on motorcycles, gear is a personal choice. What's right for me, has nothing to do with what's right for anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 (edited) An old friend of mine knew a guy he raced crits with that wore a full face helmet. Said it looked bizarre but the guy was a dentist and wasn't taking any chances. My buddy later had his face broken in a crit race. On a MTB, it's hard enough for me to get motivated to ride when it's hot, much less doing so in a full face. The Kali looks promising as a good compromise. Had two helmets with detachable chinbars and I'd been better off just buying a full face. Edited January 23, 2020 by ATXZJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 I knocked a couple teeth out several years ago while riding. At the time, I looked into what was on the market. The only one I could find was the MET Parachute, but it wasn't sold in the states. I never ended up trying one. (I do have a DH full face for lift days.) These trail focused full-face options are pretty cool. I'd love to hear some first hand reviews when summer time really starts putting the fall protection vs. heat stroke debate into focus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 I have the Bell, and it's super light and breathes well. It has a removeable chin bar, but I never remove it. I'll be buying a non-convertible helmet next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidingAgain Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Never considered full face until folks on forums started talking about them more often. I'm certainly considering them now. FYIW... This came up in my FB feed two days ago... Interesting to compare results with prices. https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natas1321 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 looking to try on a fox proframe and the kali invader to see how they both feel, is there someone around the area that carries both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 I've thought about a mouth guard on occasion to protect the teeth in an impact. The only problem for me with a mouth guard would be breathing I can't breathe through my nose well enough to get enough air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 On 1/22/2020 at 8:24 PM, The Tip said: "Don’t forget that as with all Kali helmets, the Invader comes with a lifetime crash replacement policy. You crash it, we replace it.' Is this a common helmet manufacturer policy? That's a big selling point. Many of them have at least a 50% discount. Only had to use that discount once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Alright, I'll be the guinea pig. Just ordered a black/red one. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Damn, just got the notice that it shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosmithy Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 2 hours ago, TheX said: Alright, I'll be the guinea pig. Just ordered a black/red one. full review or it never happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Should be here by next Tuesday according to tracking. Hopefully I won't have a crash review for a long time. Definite ride review coming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 On 1/24/2020 at 6:53 AM, Chief said: I've thought about a mouth guard on occasion to protect the teeth in an impact. The only problem for me with a mouth guard would be breathing I can't breathe through my nose well enough to get enough air. I don't have the balls to do jumps that get enough air. Was not aware that was connected to my nose. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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