I have the Air (non R) and can add some more info: the gopro mount is useless because the helmet wiggles with that extra weight due to the MIPS. Video becomes horrible and also its really unsettling to have the helmet wiggle on your head. For those thinking to first buy the non R version and later buy the optional chin guard: Please know that the chin guard as an extra is only available in black. I checked with Bell just recently. That does not at all seem like it OK their website, so that is important to know. Despite these things, it's a very comfortable and light helmet that I enjoy, but I'm considering going with a fixed fullface soon, like the Endura MT500 or Fox Proframe. A detachable chinguard seems like too much of a compromise on safety and I don't know when I would bring it on a ride and not have it attached. But I do have an ebike so sweaty climbs are less of an issue and I go fast both up and down :)
Super Air R with the chin bar has great ventilation for me. Nice to know that there is a more secure fitting beefier DH option from Bell. Nice review Thanks!
Thanks for review. I enjoyed it. Convertible maybe the best for me. When I fell, dad here. My helmet trashed. The rocks scraped paint and some of the plastic. I'd be hospital to say the least. I posted a short vid of the damage. A month later back on bike and I see these kids taking rollers without a helmet. I was going to up and talk to the dad, and maybe next time I will
The new style convertible helmets are great and light weight. I cannot imagine riding without a helmet or what my head would look like after a crash without one lol. Thanks for watching!
I had a Super 3R. Had a huge faceplant last autumn, helmet went straight to the collection of broken ones, along with some of my clothes. The inside foam is done for good, the whole shell twisted, so you can not latch back the chinbar properly. But, i only had a minor concussion. My super dh is on the way. So i guess the lighter ones can only take one big impact.
I think these new convertible helmets don't handle the impacts as well as a dedicated full-face. But their light weight and ventilation are nice compared to the heavier lids. The Super DH looks pretty stout.
@@StraightLine_MTB Yes, i guess so too. That`s the price of the good ventilation, and light weight. Not that i am complaining at all. I loved that helmet !
@@StraightLine_MTB Tell me that ! Where i live, there was literally no stock. My big head does not help either. I got mine thru a friend of a friend from a bike shop 1000 km away. :D
Nice video. I ended up with the super DH after trying the super air R. The chin bar setup on the air R just seemed way to flexible and loose. The super DH felt like a great fitting full face helmet. Plus, very easy to put glasses on with helmet on with the DH. How well does the trax sweat band fit into the DH?
The DH is for sure a more secure helmet for going bigger. The Super Air R is more of a lighter duty helmet that offers that extra protection. The Trax Factory Sweat Buster fits really well. You trim the brow portion of the helmets liner and the Sweat Buster attaches to the stock Velcro patches already in the helmet. You can also ad extras if needed. I honestly cannot ride without one as the sweat drips right down my face. The Sweat Buster is super comfortable and is easy to install and remove for cleaning. Check it out in the link in the description of this video. Thanks for watching Ben!
Hi! I have the Air R already in Large, might get the DH. Would you say sizing/fit is the same? Like I should get Large also for the DH? Thx. Hard to go to stores still and try stuff on
They are very similar in size but I found the DH a more round profile both inside and out. Still very comfortable and I really like the spherical mips....feels like the safest helmet I've owned.
@@StraightLine_MTB I ended up getting a DH helmet a few weeks ago. I like it a lot, and you're right it does feel more substantial than the Air R. Large fits well. Thanks again as always!
I failed to wear the DH with chinbar but it felt more substantial that the Super Air with chin bar. I'd go with Super Air as a trail helmet and DH version if you're hitting bigger lines short of DH parks.
I wear a large. I have a big head 😆. These are great fitting helmets. The Super DH seems to have a more rounded fir and Super Air more oval. Both fit my head fine
@@StraightLine_MTB thanks, i decided to go for a medium size because I measured 57.5 inches and the medium is rated for 55-59cm. Since the Large's minimum size starts at 58cm, i think that will be too big for me.
Thanks for doing the review. I’ve been looking at the Super DH since your first review last year. Helped make my decision clearer.
Both helmets are awesome but the Super DH kicks up the protection.
I have the Air (non R) and can add some more info: the gopro mount is useless because the helmet wiggles with that extra weight due to the MIPS. Video becomes horrible and also its really unsettling to have the helmet wiggle on your head.
For those thinking to first buy the non R version and later buy the optional chin guard: Please know that the chin guard as an extra is only available in black. I checked with Bell just recently. That does not at all seem like it OK their website, so that is important to know.
Despite these things, it's a very comfortable and light helmet that I enjoy, but I'm considering going with a fixed fullface soon, like the Endura MT500 or Fox Proframe. A detachable chinguard seems like too much of a compromise on safety and I don't know when I would bring it on a ride and not have it attached. But I do have an ebike so sweaty climbs are less of an issue and I go fast both up and down :)
Great feedback. Thank you for sharing!
Super Air R with the chin bar has great ventilation for me. Nice to know that there is a more secure fitting beefier DH option from Bell. Nice review Thanks!
I really like the Super Air. Feels great on the trail. The DH is a bit heavier but has that extra protection for the bigger lines.
Thanks for review. I enjoyed it. Convertible maybe the best for me.
When I fell, dad here. My helmet trashed. The rocks scraped paint and some of the plastic. I'd be hospital to say the least. I posted a short vid of the damage. A month later back on bike and I see these kids taking rollers without a helmet. I was going to up and talk to the dad, and maybe next time I will
The new style convertible helmets are great and light weight. I cannot imagine riding without a helmet or what my head would look like after a crash without one lol. Thanks for watching!
Great review! Congrats for the first 1000 subscribers 👍
Thank you!!
Great video. Funny bloopers lol
Some of our earlier videos have some bloopers. I like adding them when I can. Thanks for watching
I had a Super 3R. Had a huge faceplant last autumn, helmet went straight to the collection of broken ones, along with some of my clothes. The inside foam is done for good, the whole shell twisted, so you can not latch back the chinbar properly. But, i only had a minor concussion. My super dh is on the way. So i guess the lighter ones can only take one big impact.
I think these new convertible helmets don't handle the impacts as well as a dedicated full-face. But their light weight and ventilation are nice compared to the heavier lids. The Super DH looks pretty stout.
@@StraightLine_MTB Yes, i guess so too. That`s the price of the good ventilation, and light weight. Not that i am complaining at all. I loved that helmet !
@@thesoloenone8245 yeah, still a lot of great options but prices seem to be soaring 😆
@@StraightLine_MTB Tell me that ! Where i live, there was literally no stock. My big head does not help either. I got mine thru a friend of a friend from a bike shop 1000 km away. :D
Which one do you prefer, 3R or Super DH?
Nice video. I ended up with the super DH after trying the super air R. The chin bar setup on the air R just seemed way to flexible and loose. The super DH felt like a great fitting full face helmet. Plus, very easy to put glasses on with helmet on with the DH. How well does the trax sweat band fit into the DH?
The DH is for sure a more secure helmet for going bigger. The Super Air R is more of a lighter duty helmet that offers that extra protection. The Trax Factory Sweat Buster fits really well. You trim the brow portion of the helmets liner and the Sweat Buster attaches to the stock Velcro patches already in the helmet. You can also ad extras if needed. I honestly cannot ride without one as the sweat drips right down my face. The Sweat Buster is super comfortable and is easy to install and remove for cleaning. Check it out in the link in the description of this video. Thanks for watching Ben!
Hi! I have the Air R already in Large, might get the DH. Would you say sizing/fit is the same? Like I should get Large also for the DH? Thx. Hard to go to stores still and try stuff on
They are very similar in size but I found the DH a more round profile both inside and out. Still very comfortable and I really like the spherical mips....feels like the safest helmet I've owned.
@@StraightLine_MTB Thanks for the feedback!
@@TheJofrica my pleasure
@@StraightLine_MTB I ended up getting a DH helmet a few weeks ago. I like it a lot, and you're right it does feel more substantial than the Air R. Large fits well. Thanks again as always!
@@TheJofrica awesome. Yeah when you're hitting big lines that extra protection is worth the weight penalty sometimes.
Good info!
Why are 99% of the reviewers for the helmet not wearing the helmet on camera, with and without chin bar? I feel like everyone is hiding something...
I failed to wear the DH with chinbar but it felt more substantial that the Super Air with chin bar. I'd go with Super Air as a trail helmet and DH version if you're hitting bigger lines short of DH parks.
do you wear a size medium or large? just curious because im buying one today
I wear a large. I have a big head 😆. These are great fitting helmets. The Super DH seems to have a more rounded fir and Super Air more oval. Both fit my head fine
@@StraightLine_MTB thanks, i decided to go for a medium size because I measured 57.5 inches and the medium is rated for 55-59cm. Since the Large's minimum size starts at 58cm, i think that will be too big for me.
@@StraightLine_MTB Do you think that is a good idea? Or would you reccomend that I get a large for 57.5cm measurement? The medium starts at 55 to 59
@@stefanomarano3921 stick with medium as it should work. Also a bigger size wouldn't fit well and as size increases the shells get bigger.
@@StraightLine_MTB thank you! I really appreciate the advice and now im confident that i wont have to make a return later 👍