Kyle Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 (edited) I cracked my Giro Hex helmet yesterday and I figure I'll probably replace it with another Giro since they fit well and this is the second one I've cracked without noticeable brain damage. So I go on Amazon and see three potential replacements. All MIPS, priced ~$50, $100, and $150 (pictures may be out of order). I think I still have a concussion but I can't tell the difference. Is there an art to helmet selection that I'm missing? Does anyone here take helmets really seriously and have a suggested model I should look at? I have a Bell Super 3R also, but I'd rather not run it full time without the chinbar since it was $230. Edited November 5, 2018 by Kyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamsloan Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 #1 Giro Montaro MIPS Features: P.O.V. Plus visor adjustment, Hydrophilic, anti-microbial padding, Full camera mount integration, Full goggle integration with strap grippers, MIPS equipped Construction: Full wrap in-mold, In-mold polycarbonate shell with EPS liner, Roll-cage reinforcement Fit System: Roc Loc® Air Ventilation: 16 vents with internal channeling #2 Giro Chronicle MIPS Features: Deep coverage P.O.V. Plus™ visor, Extra plush Coolmax padding, MIPS equipped Construction: In-mold polycarbonate shell with EPS liner Fit System: Roc Loc ® 5 Ventilation: 14 Wind Tunnel™vents with internal channeling #3 Giro Compound/Fixture MIPS Features: Full Hardbody™ shell Removable visor Quick-dry padding Reflectivity Integrated MIPS® technology Construction: In-Mold polycarbonate shell with EPS liner Fit System: Roc Loc® Sport MIPS Ventilation: 18 Vents So basically Montaro and Chronicle give you the fancier visor that you can store googles under or a GoPro Session. The Montaro has a fancier retention system and a built in camera mount. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadtokevin Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I recently got a 661 Recon and really like it. 40 bones on sale - https://www.sixsixone.com/sale Fits similarly to my retired Bell Stoker(mips) and exceeds my Smith Session(mips) in fit and comfort 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I have the Montaro MIPS. I like it, but it doesn't fit quite as well as my previous non-MIPS Feature or Hex before that. I do like it better than any other brand of helmet I've tried. I don't know if maybe the MIPS layer changed the fit or maybe a different retention system. I used to ride with a Halo headband under the helmet. For some reason, it gave me a headache the first ride with the Montaro. I took it off halfway through the first ride and haven't put it back on since. The helmet itself does a decent enough job of keeping the sweat out of my eyes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 Thanks for the suggestions. I ordered a Recon and a MIPS Feature to try out. I think I'm staying away from Bell because the top half of the Super 3R is less comfy than the Giro helmets I've had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 On 11/5/2018 at 11:58 AM, notyal said: I have the Montaro MIPS. I like it, but it doesn't fit quite as well as my previous non-MIPS Feature or Hex before that. I do like it better than any other brand of helmet I've tried. I don't know if maybe the MIPS layer changed the fit or maybe a different retention system. I used to ride with a Halo headband under the helmet. For some reason, it gave me a headache the first ride with the Montaro. I took it off halfway through the first ride and haven't put it back on since. The helmet itself does a decent enough job of keeping the sweat out of my eyes. Just bought one of these to use as a lighter alternative to my switchblade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 51 minutes ago, ATXZJ said: Just bought one of these to use as a lighter alternative to my switchblade. You were riding full time with a switchblade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, Kyle said: You were riding full time with a switchblade? Was splitting time on a super 2 mips and giro xc/dork helmet. Bought switchblade for a killer deal but it's a bit much for basic trail riding. Hopefully montaro will fill the spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarneytx Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Just bought a Giro Montero. Not sure what to do with the mountable bracket thing. MY light certainly can't use it for anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Just got this delivered today. It fits great and is more comfortable than my TLD A1 MIPS helmet. Got a good deal on it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfingfaith Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 POC Tectal. Bulletproof lightweight dome coverage with MIPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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