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Has anyone tried the 100% aircraft carbon mips helmet?. I'm in the market for a new lid and this thing looks great. Any help would be appreciated. This is for MTB btw. Not sure many are into this on this site. I should have specified.
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ob 3/14/2019 7:28am
3/14/2019 7:28am
That is the best looking helmet made, I wish there was a moto version. My buddy has one, he likes his.
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MOTO732 3/14/2019 7:45am
3/14/2019 7:45am
Yeah, they say not for motorized use, then you see people riding MX with a $78 poly helmet...lol. I don't know what makes it non-moto...besides the rating of course. You could ride MX with it I'm sure, just not a sanctioned race. Looks like a really awesome piece IMO.
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ob 3/14/2019 7:53am
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As a guy that recently destroyed a brand new shoei and was asleep blowing dirt bubbles out of my nose while I was laying on the track. I would think twice about wearing a bicycle helmet for moto. I'm a cyclist and would never do that no matter how good that helmet looks. Just my view tho.
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MOTO732 3/14/2019 8:11am
3/14/2019 8:11am
Oh, I agree. I may get one for MTB was my point. But it is probably better made than A LOT of MX helmets. Hitting a rock or tree at 20 mph is nothing to take lightly. This helmet is rated for downhill MTB and must be a pretty good piece. That was basically my point.
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DEMONDAVE 3/14/2019 8:28am
3/14/2019 8:28am
interesting as I was just looking at these( 100% downhill mips) for BMX & dirt jumping use.
BTO has the best price ive seen on these so far.
not sure as why not for moto use though.
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Falcon 3/14/2019 8:46am
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DO NOT USE ONE FOR MOTO.

Those helmets are rated for different speeds (like the ones you can attain while pedaling a downhill bicycle.) A motorcycle can achieve a much higher velocity, and thus a higher force of impact and greater risk of head trauma. The inner liners are designed with different layers of EPS for this reason; it's also why MX helmets weigh so much more than MTB helmets.

For MTB, that 100% is sweet though. Good lid.

I just picked up a TLD Stage for my mountain bike riding. It took a little while to get used to while pedaling, but now I love it.
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hvaughn88 3/14/2019 9:00am
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I actually just bought one last week (BMX racing). Went with the raw black carbon. The venting is awesome and its very comfortable. I really like the helmet case it comes with, too. The helmet case has a built-in goggle bag that fits gloves too. Only gripe is it doesn't come with an extra visor. The best prices I've seen are around $260, but that is very dependent on size. As far as sizing goes, I had to go up a size. I was a medium in the TLD D3 and had to get the large in the Aircraft.
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Premix 3/14/2019 9:36am
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Wait until you see the new fox helmet coming out. Looks like a MTB helmet but with fluid inside. Neat technology.
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crockett 3/14/2019 10:23am
3/14/2019 10:23am
If you race on a track, I can see if not being a good idea due to collisions and such. But if you are a trail rider mostly in 2nd gear I can’t see why it would be a bad idea
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MOTO732 3/14/2019 10:55am
3/14/2019 10:55am
I agree with crockett. I wish I could see one in person before I bought one for MTB. Just to see the OA quality.
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Falcon 3/14/2019 11:03am
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crockett wrote:
If you race on a track, I can see if not being a good idea due to collisions and such. But if you are a trail...
If you race on a track, I can see if not being a good idea due to collisions and such. But if you are a trail rider mostly in 2nd gear I can’t see why it would be a bad idea
Until the throttle sticks and you hit a tree, or you tumble down a small cliff and your bike lands on your head. Shiz happens, fellas. Dress for the crash, not the ride.

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