Non-biased source explains the ECE Snell thing.
http://silodrome.com/snell-vs-dot-vs-ece-r22-05-helmet-standards-throwdown/
http://silodrome.com/snell-vs-dot-vs-ece-r22-05-helmet-standards-throwdown/
Lightest mx style snowmobile helmet?
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Jorli
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I'm glad I didn't add SE3 to the "garbage" list. I mentioned those helmets because they are all top-of-the-line lids and are all excellent by all standards, especially the Shoei IMO, but they are also all the same with slight differences. I found the Airoh Aviator to be several steps above in every aspect and very different. I've never been so stoked on a helmet before as I am on this one. Its hard to understand if you have never tried it on, it really is a world of difference. I found it to be HUGE advantage to riding wise, but you can take it as you will.
The only downfall with the Airoh Aviator is that it is so nice, you don't want to crash and wreck it.
The only downfall with the Airoh Aviator is that it is so nice, you don't want to crash and wreck it.
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volcano buster
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I'm not sure there is a helmet on the market that I'm dying to crash test!!
ooohh give it to me im bound to test it!!
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Jorli
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First of all, I'm not sponsored or affiliated with Airoh, I buy my helmets like most people here. I got a discount from them, but that doesn't warrant me promoting them, unless the product is really something to talk about, which is the case with the Airoh Aviator helmet. I don't have any loyalty to any manufacturing companies, we don't see any support for our endeavors so I have no need to promote anything from anyone. I will use what I see works best, often these are products not produced for the snowmobile industry.
The helmet is light enough that you don't notice it when you ride, I've had a ton of back and neck problems-likely a result of snowmobiling, my back still hurts all the time but my neck problems have either been from sleeping wrong or hitting some bump in flat light and having a heavy enough helmet that it tweaks it, that has never happened since I started using the Airoh and I've ridden in plenty of flat light. -I find this to be a huge advantage to my riding.
The helmet is super ventilated and contains great lining material, you really don't sweat nearly as much as you would in other helmets, it regulates temperature very well. -Also a huge advantage to my riding.
The shape of the helmet works very well for snowmobiling, it keeps snow off your skin and allows you to breath when your are submarining. -Another huge advantage to my riding.
Finally, it looks good, you get a lot of people asking about them when they see them, not that it matters, but style wise-they got it right. I not sure this helps my riding, but looks good, goes good....isn't that the saying.
I'm just speaking from experience, this isn't a quote of some other dude off the internet. It really is that good, noticeably better than the other helmets I own.
Hope this helps.-J
The helmet is light enough that you don't notice it when you ride, I've had a ton of back and neck problems-likely a result of snowmobiling, my back still hurts all the time but my neck problems have either been from sleeping wrong or hitting some bump in flat light and having a heavy enough helmet that it tweaks it, that has never happened since I started using the Airoh and I've ridden in plenty of flat light. -I find this to be a huge advantage to my riding.
The helmet is super ventilated and contains great lining material, you really don't sweat nearly as much as you would in other helmets, it regulates temperature very well. -Also a huge advantage to my riding.
The shape of the helmet works very well for snowmobiling, it keeps snow off your skin and allows you to breath when your are submarining. -Another huge advantage to my riding.
Finally, it looks good, you get a lot of people asking about them when they see them, not that it matters, but style wise-they got it right. I not sure this helps my riding, but looks good, goes good....isn't that the saying.
I'm just speaking from experience, this isn't a quote of some other dude off the internet. It really is that good, noticeably better than the other helmets I own.
Hope this helps.-J
Not sure which is the lightest out there but there are several light weight helmets out there such as the Fly F2 Carbon Kevlar and the 509 Carbon. I will try to get some real weights when the come in.
509
I didn't didn't think the 509 carbon came out yet
I didn't didn't think the 509 carbon came out yet
Jorli I am sure you would have mentioned this if it was a problem but the vents on the top of the Airoh look like they would allow water/snow into the helmet? That's not a problem?
And I just looked on Ebay and the helmet comes with "vent covers". Jorli do you use those or not? Problems?
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Jorli
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Yes, they come with vent covers, I never put mine on, I haven't gotten wet, but I was a bit cold when it was -40C, mind you I don't wear a balaclava and I'm not overly sensitive to cold weather. For most days when we ride in temperatures warmer than -25C, it was fine. I might start bringing those covers with me next year for cold days. I highly recommend the helmet, I heard MXA gave it a 5 star rating and they don't hand out 5 star ratings often.
For example, they just gave the new Fox V4 a 4 star rating.
http://motocrossactionmag.com/Reviews/News/MXA-TEAM-TESTED-FOX-RACING-V4-HELMET-9152.aspx
One thing I will add, I usually wear a medium in other helmet, oddly I a got a large by mistake and fits really well. I think their sizing is pretty bang on, maybe I discovered that I prefer large helmets. If you are going to drop the money on one of these, I would definitely order from the distributor so if it doesn't fit and you need to exchange sizes, you can, because they are not redly available. Just my thoughts.
http://airohamerica.com/
For example, they just gave the new Fox V4 a 4 star rating.
http://motocrossactionmag.com/Reviews/News/MXA-TEAM-TESTED-FOX-RACING-V4-HELMET-9152.aspx
One thing I will add, I usually wear a medium in other helmet, oddly I a got a large by mistake and fits really well. I think their sizing is pretty bang on, maybe I discovered that I prefer large helmets. If you are going to drop the money on one of these, I would definitely order from the distributor so if it doesn't fit and you need to exchange sizes, you can, because they are not redly available. Just my thoughts.
http://airohamerica.com/
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I've never had any snow getting in my Airoh Aviator either not using the vent covers. Jorli, I think we have the same exact helmet color. I saw it in your teaser. You have good taste lol! 
I've never worn a helmet so comfortable and light in all my life. I too have neck and back problems and would always be sore after riding with my old helmets. This Airoh aviator is so light it feels like you're not wearing a helmet in comparison. You'll never know until you try it. My riding buddies all want one, but don't want to spend the $$$ on it either. It was definitely worth the investment IMO.
I had a peak crack on me this year (hit a tree). It took the UK company over 4 months to get me replacement peaks. Hopefully the US distributor you linked is better in this aspect.
I've never worn a helmet so comfortable and light in all my life. I too have neck and back problems and would always be sore after riding with my old helmets. This Airoh aviator is so light it feels like you're not wearing a helmet in comparison. You'll never know until you try it. My riding buddies all want one, but don't want to spend the $$$ on it either. It was definitely worth the investment IMO.
I had a peak crack on me this year (hit a tree). It took the UK company over 4 months to get me replacement peaks. Hopefully the US distributor you linked is better in this aspect.
Looking forward to checking out this helmet, seems pretty light for the price
Only a few got released because they didn't weigh what they were claiming my brother got one and it came with a 509 gift certificate because of the long wait
Right but we have some on order that will be out early this fall along with bunch of other 509 products.
http://www.gobigparts.com/Helmets-and-Accessories.html
The Airohs are very light and great helmets. Suomy helmets rival there weight and quality. They weight 990grams and are what I use.
