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Recently got to try the new TLD SE4 helmet at Pala and compare it to my current lid, the SE3.
1st thing I noticed? It is Light! It felt as light as a "DOT" Airoh (the Airoh we get in the U.S.). I'm guessing it's a little heavier than the Airoh...BUT, it's got a reason...more on that later (See "Tech"!). The profile of the helmet seems smaller, too. That may be an optical illusion due to the all new design; but, it certainly looks a little smaller to me.
This thing flows an amazing amount of air...quite a bit more than my SE3. The SE3 was no slouch in comfort and air-flow; but, The SE4 seems to surpass it in both cases & it should. It's all new with a lot of new tech.
About "Tech":
1. The SE4 has MIPS, aka "Multi-directional Impact Protection System", & my favorite thing about this is that I DON'T KNOW IT'S THERE!
2. The SE4 is light thanks to being made out of Carbon-Fiber. I'm a Composite-Materials geek. I love the Carbon-Fiber aspect.
3. Very Functional Ventilation: this is the Ultimate Helmet for a Hot Day: I will be rocking this thing in Baja!
4. The Engineering & Design that went in to the "Important for Moto" features like the Face-Opening that fits a Dragon NFX Full-Frame goggle...no sweat! The work that went in to the No-Drag Venting in the Visor...Super-Nice when you're pinned in 5th (6th for some of you 250 and off-road riders). Do you know what I mean by "No Drag"? There are times when I've been racing in Baja when you are in "Full-Tuck" & you don't even consider turning your head or "looking around" for ANY REASON...'cause the air-flow at 80-90MPH will rip your head off. Not with this helmet!
5. "Hearing". I can literally hear better in this helmet than I've ever been able to do in any other helmet. Ever.
Any-Hooo...
It's light.
It's Extemely Comfy for my "Medium" head.
It's got the latest Safety Tech.
It's Carbon-Fiber.
It doesn't cost anymore than comparable helmets.
It's a Troy Lee Designs helmet (Translation: it's got Amazing Paint)
So, now you know what I'll be wearing until the SE5 comes out.
1st thing I noticed? It is Light! It felt as light as a "DOT" Airoh (the Airoh we get in the U.S.). I'm guessing it's a little heavier than the Airoh...BUT, it's got a reason...more on that later (See "Tech"!). The profile of the helmet seems smaller, too. That may be an optical illusion due to the all new design; but, it certainly looks a little smaller to me.
This thing flows an amazing amount of air...quite a bit more than my SE3. The SE3 was no slouch in comfort and air-flow; but, The SE4 seems to surpass it in both cases & it should. It's all new with a lot of new tech.
About "Tech":
1. The SE4 has MIPS, aka "Multi-directional Impact Protection System", & my favorite thing about this is that I DON'T KNOW IT'S THERE!
2. The SE4 is light thanks to being made out of Carbon-Fiber. I'm a Composite-Materials geek. I love the Carbon-Fiber aspect.
3. Very Functional Ventilation: this is the Ultimate Helmet for a Hot Day: I will be rocking this thing in Baja!
4. The Engineering & Design that went in to the "Important for Moto" features like the Face-Opening that fits a Dragon NFX Full-Frame goggle...no sweat! The work that went in to the No-Drag Venting in the Visor...Super-Nice when you're pinned in 5th (6th for some of you 250 and off-road riders). Do you know what I mean by "No Drag"? There are times when I've been racing in Baja when you are in "Full-Tuck" & you don't even consider turning your head or "looking around" for ANY REASON...'cause the air-flow at 80-90MPH will rip your head off. Not with this helmet!
5. "Hearing". I can literally hear better in this helmet than I've ever been able to do in any other helmet. Ever.
Any-Hooo...
It's light.
It's Extemely Comfy for my "Medium" head.
It's got the latest Safety Tech.
It's Carbon-Fiber.
It doesn't cost anymore than comparable helmets.
It's a Troy Lee Designs helmet (Translation: it's got Amazing Paint)
So, now you know what I'll be wearing until the SE5 comes out.
They're that light and that much better.
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The padding/pads are different; but, once it's on your head for 10-15 minutes....
It settles in and fits very "TLD".
Note: I am "Mr. Medium" and the SE3 & SE4 for me nicely.
Shhhhh.
Pit Row
I currently wear a 10 year old Arai. I'd love to get a new one, but damn I can get two Fly F2s for the price of one of the new Arais. Too bad Fly doesn't seem to sell the MIPS version in Europe.
Yesterday, I rode with my SE3 @ Glen Helen. So, I still had a fresh impression of how it felt.
It's like this: I'm gonna miss the Epic custom-paint of my SE3 helmets. Why? 'Cause, I ain't wearing them anymore...
This new helmet is jus' too damn light and flows the perfect amount of air. Also, I can wear my Dragon HUGE NFX googles with out ANY INTERFERENCE from the edges of the helmet.
Soooooo STOKED!
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