Enduro Helmets

[Swissam]

looking for a good light weight but breathable (very important) full face enduro helmet. I was looking at the Urge Archie enduro or the Cratoni Shakedown. I kind of like the design of the shakedown but how strong is that removable chin guard? Is anyone rocking them? Thoughts or opinions on what's a good enduro helmet please.

[danielsilva]

I have both and they're equally good considering the price of each. The Urge is a bit more durable but the Cratoni is more light, if the terrain is more technical i take the Urge if not the Cratoni.

Mind you, they both have flexible chin guards ( the Cratoni is more flexible ) and are nothing like a full blown downhill helmet but they do their job and you won't be loosing teeth or braking your jaw.

But they're reaaaally different and that reflects on the price, the Urge is usually 2x to 3x the price of the Cratoni, i bought my Cratoni for 50€ which was almost 4x less the price of the Archi.

[Swissam]

I have both and they're equally good considering the price of each. The Urge is a bit more durable but the Cratoni is more light, if the terrain is more technical i take the Urge if not the Cratoni.

Mind you, they both have flexible chin guards ( the Cratoni is more flexible ) and are nothing like a full blown downhill helmet but they do their job and you won't be loosing teeth or braking your jaw.

But they're reaaaally different and that reflects on the price, the Urge is usually 2x to 3x the price of the Cratoni, i bought my Cratoni for 50€ which was almost 4x less the price of the Archi.

Thanks for your imput, considering I live in the alps I should go for something that offers more protection then the two I listed. Looking at the POC cortex but I have a feeling we will be seeing more enduro style full face helmets in the next year or two. I'll just wait and see what's available for 2013 until then I'll just stick to my hot and heavy 661.

[Swissam]

Anyone try the specialized deviant 2 ? Looks like a good balance of protection/ ventilation.

[8valvegrowl]

How about a list of goggle friendly helmets that aren't full-face? I have a FF for those shuttle/lift days or a rougher Enduro. But I'm in the market for a new lighter-weight trail/AM helmet and I wanted to find one that people have used with goggles. Any thoughts O wise members of MTBR?

[SOCAL_STINKY]

How about a list of goggle friendly helmets that aren't full-face? I have a FF for those shuttle/lift days or a rougher Enduro. But I'm in the market for a new lighter-weight trail/AM helmet and I wanted to find one that people have used with goggles. Any thoughts O wise members of MTBR?

I am looking for the same. The bell Super should be sick once it is out. Anyone have other recommendations?

[rodeoj]

After seeing the ripped open face of a friend who raced the Whole Enchilada Enduro, i'm content to continue using my full face POC. After seeing many munched faces this season, I am of the opinion that for transfers between stages using an xc lid, then stowing it away in or on a hydration pack, and switching back to the full face for the timed stages is where its at....

just my .02

[dfilp]

Deviant II looks good, but the Urge is very nice!

[727]

deviant is good

[gurp]

I have a brand new unused Deviant 2 I'd sell. It was a warranty replacement for a Deviant 1. By the time Spesh sent me the new one I'd already picked up a TLD.

[thor34]

Poc trabec. Very comfortable helmet...light weight as well

[GFreak]

I wear a skater style helmet and I went ghetto by placing a piece of the spiny portion of sticky back velcro on the back of my helmet. It works really well holding the google straps in place without any indentations on my helmet for googles.

[cabra cadabra]

Any updates from folks out there that have researched the latest/greatest? I'm looking for a lightweight (probably carbon) full-face for Enduro and doing lift-served DH on my Mojo HD.

[Slawth]

I researched it to death and ended up ordering the new Fox Rampage Carbon based on safety, price, reviews, weight and customer service. It also doesn't look like the head of one of the creatures from Aliens which is a bonus, depending on your tastes.

[cabra cadabra]

I am lucky enough to be buddies with BTI (national parts distributor) here in Santa Fe and tried on a bunch. That Rampage felt soooo nice and secure, so I'm going that route too. It seems pretty rare for folks to run FF for the races here actually, so I may just use for lift-served days on DH runs. The Urge downomatic felt ok, and the Archi just looks too weird. Didn't try on an Enduromatic, which could be a good option.

[Slawth]

The rampage does seem like overkill for some enduros but I figured when a stage is burly enough to make me want a full face- I might as well have the most comfortable and safest one I can afford.