Alpinestars SM10

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Edited Date/Time 3/9/2022 2:55pm
I just ordered one of the new red, white and blue Meta. Anyone else running one? How do you like it??


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You mean like this one? Just rode with it yesterday.

I love my A-Stars Helmets, I have a bunch of them - But I can't feel the weight difference between the composite SM-8 and the all carbon SM-10.

This helmet fits well and stays cool in the summer, cant complain...

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SX_336 3/7/2022 3:06pm
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Brent wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/07/536952/s1200_IMG_3075_2.jpg[/img] You mean like this one? Just rode with it yesterday. I love my A-Stars Helmets, I have a bunch of them - But I can't...


You mean like this one? Just rode with it yesterday.

I love my A-Stars Helmets, I have a bunch of them - But I can't feel the weight difference between the composite SM-8 and the all carbon SM-10.

This helmet fits well and stays cool in the summer, cant complain...

That’s the one. Can’t wait for it to get here.
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I’m a big fan, I’ve had three of them now.


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Black Diesel Bomber 3/7/2022 5:25pm
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I wish Astar would be less conservative with color and offer these SM10's with brighter color schemes. Their red is not a bright red, more of a blood red. Same with their yellow and orange. If they offered these with Flo yellow, Flo Red, or Flo orange I would buy another one. Take note Astar, and take a gander at some of TLD's bright color schemes.
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sandtrack315 3/7/2022 5:33pm
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Does the MIPS seem well implemented in the S10? Can you feel it move much?
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Spooner 3/7/2022 5:47pm
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sandtrack315 wrote:
Does the MIPS seem well implemented in the S10? Can you feel it move much?
It’s the gen 4 Mips which is in a Lycra sleeve. You don’t feel it or hear it.
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sandtrack315 3/7/2022 6:13pm
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Spooner wrote:
It’s the gen 4 Mips which is in a Lycra sleeve. You don’t feel it or hear it.
Is that MIPS Air?
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Gravel 3/7/2022 7:39pm
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Does the non adjustable visor bug anyone?
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Gravel wrote:
Does the non adjustable visor bug anyone?
never has for me. and it comes with two visors, in diff positions.
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Gravel wrote:
Does the non adjustable visor bug anyone?
AngryBear wrote:
never has for me. and it comes with two visors, in diff positions.
No they are both the same position.
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Gravel wrote:
Does the non adjustable visor bug anyone?
AngryBear wrote:
never has for me. and it comes with two visors, in diff positions.
Spooner wrote:
No they are both the same position.
hmm, they may have changed that. back when they intro'd in '18 it was supposed to be two angles.


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Spooner 3/8/2022 4:29am
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AngryBear wrote:
hmm, they may have changed that. back when they intro'd in '18 it was supposed to be two angles. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/07/537052/s1200_Screen_Shot_2022_03_07_at_11.57.47_PM.jpg[/img]
hmm, they may have changed that. back when they intro'd in '18 it was supposed to be two angles.


No you’re right, originally that was what they were going to do but they never ended up doing it.
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Weight difference between DOT versions of M10 and M08 is only about 20 grams. If you can find an ECE M10 it should be quite a bit lighter. M10 does come with a carry bag and an extra visor so the cost difference is not that much if you figure those additions in.

I like my M10 a lot. I am on my third year with it. It cools relatively well. It is louder than a Fly Formula which is a really quiet helmet, but the Astars has a little more clearance with my face so it is easier to use a drink tube during a race. The liner has 3 height positions front and rear so you can not only adjust how high the helmet sits on your head but also the angle it sits at. The only two complaints I have is the crown liner snaps tore part way out of the replaceable part pretty easily on mine however it still seems to stay in place. The other complaint is the vents on the front that don't have mesh let some roost/dust in. The Fly had a screen there and it stopped some dirt. On the other hand it must be flowing more air through the chin bar. I also have to pull out the small, flexible roost deflector on top of the chin bar so it doesn't hit my goggles but that depends on the goggles. Goggles (Prospect and Armega) fit a little better than they did in the Fly.
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sandtrack315 3/8/2022 6:07am
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How does the fit on this compare to the Shoei and 6D? Shoei fits me perfect, the 6D sits too high on my head.
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moto162 3/8/2022 7:08am
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For future buyers. Do not use the sm5 for a fit test of a sm8/10 They do not cross over. Sm5 runs a touch tighter. Ordered a sm8 medium and it is a touch loose on the top of my head and forehead. Astars seems to think the thicker check pads will fix this but looks like I might have a brand new sm8 for sale soon.
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skeef 3/8/2022 8:57am
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moto162 wrote:
For future buyers. Do not use the sm5 for a fit test of a sm8/10 They do not cross over. Sm5 runs a touch tighter. Ordered...
For future buyers. Do not use the sm5 for a fit test of a sm8/10 They do not cross over. Sm5 runs a touch tighter. Ordered a sm8 medium and it is a touch loose on the top of my head and forehead. Astars seems to think the thicker check pads will fix this but looks like I might have a brand new sm8 for sale soon.
shave your head it will fit better.
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jtiger12 3/8/2022 2:59pm
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Wish my head was a different shape... These a star lids are 🔥🔥🔥
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moto162 3/8/2022 3:11pm
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skeef wrote:
shave your head it will fit better.
Fixed my post. Yeah it's a little loose even with using the adjustment that this helmet gives you. Which is pretty damn cool. After having this one to mess around with I can see other manufacturers coming out with similar adjustments.
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SX_336 3/8/2022 4:52pm
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Thanks for all the reply’s. Mine will be here tomorrow. Getting excited. Hope it matches ok with the new Red Tech 10’s.
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SX_336 wrote:
Thanks for all the reply’s. Mine will be here tomorrow. Getting excited. Hope it matches ok with the new Red Tech 10’s. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/08/537192/s1200_D87D26EB_DA90_446C_96E9_19A5555F0A3A.jpg[/img]
Thanks for all the reply’s. Mine will be here tomorrow. Getting excited. Hope it matches ok with the new Red Tech 10’s.
I'm jealous, I'm still waiting for my red 10's to come in!
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SX_336 3/8/2022 6:05pm
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SX_336 wrote:
Thanks for all the reply’s. Mine will be here tomorrow. Getting excited. Hope it matches ok with the new Red Tech 10’s. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/08/537192/s1200_D87D26EB_DA90_446C_96E9_19A5555F0A3A.jpg[/img]
Thanks for all the reply’s. Mine will be here tomorrow. Getting excited. Hope it matches ok with the new Red Tech 10’s.
Spooner wrote:
I'm jealous, I'm still waiting for my red 10's to come in!
I got mine from Privateer Connection. I think he still has some:
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SX_336 3/9/2022 1:41pm
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Helmet came today! Looks awesome! Fits really well and I love the colors in it.



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Spooner 3/9/2022 2:55pm
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There is a Torx screw inside the chin vent-take that out and pull off the upper guard on the nose area so you can actually get goggles in and out. If you notice pretty much all their riders do the same thing. That Torx screw just sandwiches in that rubber piece.
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