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Even the atr-1 is better than any other helmet right now and it's at 500$ right now. The Bell flex is probably good too, but the anti rotation system isn't as advanced as 6D. Same with TLD SE4. And rotational forces are the main reason for brian injuries.
Wouldn't recommend the shoei with all those edges as they could increase rotational forces. Looks good but is definitely a bit unsafer.
Do the research and the 6D will be.... A no brainer
They may be the best helmet in the world, they may not and we may never know
I'm really not trying to be a smartass or anything! I'm really interested in this topic and read a lot about it. But the ODS technology is the only one that actually dampens the rotational forces. You have a moving EPS part in the Bell and the MIPS layer is moving in the TLD, which is obviously a lot better than no system at all, but they aren't dampening the forces. Also not in all directions like the 6D (hence the name).
The only negative aspect could be the weight as they're a bit heavier than Moto-9s and SE4s (Shoeis for example have almost the same weight as an ATR-1). It shouldn't effect the forces in a big manner, though. And they reduced the weight on their new ATR-2 anyways...
I have an ATR-1 carbon and love it. Fits great and the quality is top notch. I'll be getting an ATR-2 soon.
A distant 2nd for me would be a Bell flex or TLD SE4 carbon.
Arai, are you kidding? 25 year old technology. If you're into retro, buy one.
There's a reason 6D won a half million dollars from the NFL. Plus they continue to improve and innovate their helmets.
The Snell standard is clearly the best linear-impact rating with the goal of preventing death (somewhere between 200g to 400g brain acceleration). The other prominent design theory is preventing concussions (limiting slower impacts to 60g to 120g), but there is no test standard or certification for this. 6D and Leatt both appear to be designing to this. Interestingly, neither one is Snell M2015 rated. Of course they're both DOT rated, but the lack of Snell certifications indicate how difficult it is to have a helmet designed for preventing both death from the hardest impacts and preventing concussions from lesser impacts. Leatt publishes independent test data on all their helmets. 6D gives some test information. Another recent theory is rotational impacts, which 6D and MIPS helmets aim to address (the MIPS website also has a list of all MIPS helmets).
I recommend reading the Snell Foundation's website. The Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute's website at helmets.org also has good information.
Whatever you choose wear, please be informed and demand to see the test data. Rather than just asking Vital...
For a street helmet its fine but a dirt helmet linear impacts just don't interest me as much as a slower impacts that create concussions. I will be a 6D fanboy for life.
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TLD is the way to go.
Go Ride your dirtbike!
Maybe will go with 6D insteed if there is trouble finding spareparts for Bell.
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