I have that same Fly helmet, which I purchased through MxLocker, and I will say the air flow is like nothing I’ve ever experienced. It’s unreal. Such a light helmet. Emig is right, you can’t see any of the helmet when it’s on which takes a ride or two to get used to. Very strange feeling initially
I really like the rating scale used here and the analysis. I've tried the Bell, I wear it when I'm not riding around other people because I can hear the bike bike better. It is fairly loud and comfy. Fox helmets are a nice balance of all these features, especially at the price point. I'd put Arai higher in every category except weight, and that's why I mostly wear a VX-Pro4 to this day.
@@mxlocker Hi , I would say goggles. the reason I say that is , I never know which ones to buy. It would be nice to know how they feel and fit … also goggles are not cheap these days , so you wanna get the right pair…..
@@Motocue912that would be pretty nice I would watch it just for entertainment since I wear 100% goggles already and they are best for me but yeah Scott 100% Oakley leatt fox would be the top ones to review I would think
I have 3 FLY Formula Carbons. Nothing like them. Absolutely a phenomenal helmet. Don't let cheek pads be the determining factor of a helmet. You can get different thickness pads. Especially for FLY.
Jeff, Mike from TAKA Restaurant in San Diego. I still have the signed Jersey you had Kris Kurtzmann gave me in 1997. Forever Fro! Much love, Brother!!!
Arai vx pro 4 is about 10 or 11 years old, and apart from the ventings is almost the same at vx3 wich is like 15 years old, and he said "top helmet that sells at mx looker"
Arai truthfully makes too stiff of a shell and has no energy mitigation tech. Very outdated and almost unsafe helmet. That shell will take a beating but a lot of energy gets transferred to the rider
@@stevemoores510 it’s your brain not mine so by all means wear it. All I’m saying is it’s a very aggressive shell with no tech behind it. Think of a modern car and an old steel truck. Your body will absorb less energy in a car that has proper crumple zones. I’ve seen the data brotha, time and place for a stiff shell, mx speeds aren’t motogp speeds that need it that stiff. Also a monolithic eps system doesn’t allow your head to shear from the helmet again transferring more force to YOU. This is why things like mips meds and ods exist
I've ridden with the top Fly helmets for years. I want to the lightest helmet that fits me well and the Fly does it best so far. The one piece if gear I never skimp on is my helmet!!
Did you try the M10? I feel like they changed the fit quite a bit from the 5 and 8. I would need to size up and modify the internals just to get a basic fit in it.
Great video. Crazy the Shoei scores a 5 on the liner part. I absolutely despise removing and installing the Shoei liner. Unless they've updated it very recently?
They're the best in the world. Using the scale in this video, I think they'd rate fairly high in every category, except it might be the heaviest helmet, but not by much
W hats up jeffro johnny the painter/ plumber from riverside.Long time no see my brother killer strait up review my v3 bubba replica was sweet back in the day .Its fox all the way for me .Haven't ridden my 06 crf 450 since 2013 all this bullshit going on you know what i mean fro .Its time i have always wanted to moto with you but don't no how to hookup i sure miss the good old days my brother.I still have the thor #6 jersey you gave me in 93 at the riverside house thanks again. TRUMP 2024 F AROUND AND FIND OUT!!!!!!!!
@@davidlong6796 yes it is lol. It’s one the lightest, most vented, and best looking helmets lol. I have Arais, Astars, Fly, and Bells and my fav is the se5
@@jamesonclark8306 its a good helmet, but its not in the same class as these. Ive got the SE4 Carbon (among many others) and while it is very well ventilated, its just not on the same level as arai, shoei, and bell.
@@davidlong6796 se4 is not an se5 my dude lol. Se5 is carbon, weighs nothing, is super vented, has mips, and is super comfortable. That’s a top tier helmet. And unlike Fly you can adjust visor
Snell is an outdated testing standard that was developed for car racing. Too stiff for motorcycle racing. Because of the stiffness it causes concussions. ECE 22.06 is the best rating for motorcycles
@@disciple16 I raced in the 80’s and still race into my late 50’s with a Vet club in So Cal. I’ve seen concussions in every type of helmet over the years. It all depends on the type of hit you take
Other than being made by communism in china, (like all these helmets probably are), I really like my F3 KLIM carbon pro, carbon fiber helmet. It fits great on me, has a quick strap (no D loops, and can be fastened with one hand with a little practice), and is super light. It is not DOT approved, (Euro ECE approved), but I am not going to be hit by a truck. The DOT helmets are about 1 lb heavier. I think that includes all of these. Great look, great ventilation, great fit, and a really good price (about 5 bills). It is just too bad that we are building the communists military, as we hand our free enterprise to communism and go broke ourselves with limited and dwindling opportunity. communism taught us to hate profit, because it does not want us to make any.
I love my AStar SM10 I like how you can change how the helmet sits on the crown in three positions you wanna wear it at. It’s very light and doesn’t feel wide like my Bell felt like. it was worth every dollar. Don’t cheap out on a helmet… actually put some money into it cause it can really help you in a long run
I am sold on the fly helmets. I purchased one after someone I knew had a traumatic brain injury and went on the hunt for the safest helmet. He got invited out to the facility and was shown how fly was innovative and one of the safest, if not the safest on the market. After hearing that and wearing one myself and loving it I will never go back to a different brand.
@@NeopaintballofficialThat's terrible. Maybe it could have been worse in another helmet though. Did you have any prior head injuries? That's also a factor.
I bought my first fly helmet when I was 9 (first time riding) I have bought many different brand helmets but for some reason I always return to the exact one I bought 15 years ago it is by far the most comfortable It has taken massive beatings and probably shouldn’t be in service but the interior and exterior have no visual damage to the structural integrity. New helmet is on its way went with the fly formula CP can’t wait I’m sure it’s going to be just as good
@neopaintballofficial I’m sorry to hear that. It must have had to be a pretty bad accident. helmets aren’t meant to be a end all be all to accidents just more protection before the inevitable like a seatbelt anything over 70MPH your toast anyways
thats what I was wondering too... I have a VFX-WR 2019 and not planing to replace it any soon. Just amazing... And I ride a two stroke, so the noise reduction factor is for me very important. I want to hear my engine and my surroundings
Having tried some of these recently myself, I feel like if the Shoei fits you perfect, the Alpinstars just can't. They are so differently shaped that you would need to size up or down at one of them. However, The Shoei is so comfortable you could wear it as a all day Touring ADV Helmet. And that is something I have never sen before on a dirt helmet. (Maybe Arai to a degree) But I guess the Fly and Bell will have the best Airflow and that is so important when you need to stay focused on the trails.
6d’s Atr-3 now has a removable nose/roost guard, even safer ods system, better ventilation and comes in 4 ounces lighter. Worth reviewing one if you can
Great review Jeff! It would be great if reviews included the country of manufacture and also the size you are wearing, by that I mean if there are any variations in the sizing between brands
I have a shoei and bought a after market thicker pad to lift the helmet up. My goggles push on my nose, making it hard to breath. thicker pad helped with that.
I am not a fan of MIPS or any other rotational absorption. A round helmet would not grab the ground like the modern ridges can today, and you can probably go a bit oversize, and wear a stocking cap to allow more rotational give. Personally, I think a round shell would work better than "MIPS in a helmet with ridges that can grab the ground".
Mips and ods allow your head to shear allowing energy to be prolonged, if it’s a sudden jolt that’s where tbi can happen. Arai with their round extremely stiff shells don’t do you any favors in the energy mitigation factor.
Great review Jeff! I chose the Alpinestars SM10, just because I found a great deal on it through MX Locker! Keep up the good work, I hope to see you at the track.
Your 9.5 is better than most especially the snell rated helmets. It was the first to gain the ECE 22.06 rating which is the best for motorcycle crashes
Did Emig try adjusting the "A-head" liner on the AStars? I own both the AStars (SM-8 & SM-10) & Moto 10... I personally prefer the AStars over the Bell; it's built better, priced lower and noticeably lighter 🤙🏻
I just looked and only took me 10 seconds to find a helmet that literally has a paint chip on it from somebody wrecking in it and now they’re trying to sell it on the app 😂
The fly formula carbon helmets are amazing. My buddy got one and I watched him take a head slam that I knew would knock me out clean in the helmet I had at the time. Didn't even have a head ache. I've had mine for awhile now and luckily haven't had to really use it yet. For me the light weight is a huge deal, no kore neck pain from hard landings.
Iv got the bell l use it for enduro and l like it comfort+ it's light the only thing l could knock it on is the view when looking down at the ground for hard enduro tire placement when you have to be very accurate on crazy stuff
I use to wear the Bell it’s comfortable but yes it does feel like it sits a lil high. At times when I take a spill I sometimes feel like it might come off but I love the helmet I would still wear it. I recently switch to the alpine M10 and it fits my head perfectly, no movement and it’s a well breathing helmet and I love it. It comes down to preferences.
Arai should have been in this. I think its the best especially with the rounded nose so it doesn’t catch on the dirt and twist your neck unlike these other helmets that have big edges/indents on the nose
16:06 How do you not mention that the alpine star, you can adjust the height the helmet sits on your head . It has adjustment points to raise or lower how the helmet sits on your head. I always had an issue with helmets pushing goggles down on my nose, and Alpinestars is best helmet I've ever worn, Not mentioning those adjustments is a huge disservice to the helmet. TO ME this is game changing feature for me to dial in exactly where it sits on my head, and how goggles sit in the opening. when Jeff complained about how close it is, that plastic piece comes off for that reason. U want your goggles to fit tight so sand don't go in. I run prospects wich are the largest goggle. With no issues How can you not mention those adjustments on the A stars helmet
I have that same Fly helmet, which I purchased through MxLocker, and I will say the air flow is like nothing I’ve ever experienced. It’s unreal. Such a light helmet. Emig is right, you can’t see any of the helmet when it’s on which takes a ride or two to get used to. Very strange feeling initially
Great to have Emig doing these reviews!
Do the same with chest protectors or even neck braces! This was great
No Troy Lee Designs carbon???
I really like the rating scale used here and the analysis. I've tried the Bell, I wear it when I'm not riding around other people because I can hear the bike bike better. It is fairly loud and comfy. Fox helmets are a nice balance of all these features, especially at the price point. I'd put Arai higher in every category except weight, and that's why I mostly wear a VX-Pro4 to this day.
Now that’s how you do a review!!
What should we review next?
@@mxlocker Hi , I would say goggles. the reason I say that is , I never know which ones to buy. It would be nice to know how they feel and fit … also goggles are not cheap these days , so you wanna get the right pair…..
@@Motocue912that would be pretty nice I would watch it just for entertainment since I wear 100% goggles already and they are best for me but yeah Scott 100% Oakley leatt fox would be the top ones to review I would think
Always wear your helmet! #helmetgang
Well thought out points of interest and rating scale.
I currently alternate between the Fly, Fox and Bell.
I have 3 FLY Formula Carbons. Nothing like them. Absolutely a phenomenal helmet. Don't let cheek pads be the determining factor of a helmet. You can get different thickness pads. Especially for FLY.
Jeff, Mike from TAKA Restaurant in San Diego. I still have the signed Jersey you had Kris Kurtzmann gave me in 1997. Forever Fro! Much love, Brother!!!
Awesome review!!
No Arai?
Arai vx pro 4 is about 10 or 11 years old, and apart from the ventings is almost the same at vx3 wich is like 15 years old, and he said "top helmet that sells at mx looker"
Arai truthfully makes too stiff of a shell and has no energy mitigation tech. Very outdated and almost unsafe helmet. That shell will take a beating but a lot of energy gets transferred to the rider
Arai makes the best helmets money can buy
@@stevemoores510 it’s your brain not mine so by all means wear it. All I’m saying is it’s a very aggressive shell with no tech behind it. Think of a modern car and an old steel truck. Your body will absorb less energy in a car that has proper crumple zones. I’ve seen the data brotha, time and place for a stiff shell, mx speeds aren’t motogp speeds that need it that stiff. Also a monolithic eps system doesn’t allow your head to shear from the helmet again transferring more force to YOU. This is why things like mips meds and ods exist
I've ridden with the top Fly helmets for years. I want to the lightest helmet that fits me well and the Fly does it best so far. The one piece if gear I never skimp on is my helmet!!
I’m surprised to see no Troy lee helmets in there. But then again, I bought one last year and it doesn’t feel as good as they used to.
i love my tld way more than my alpine stars
Jeff, thanks for the insight as I am in the market for a new helmet!
I love my Alpinestars SM8. Highly recommend! Astars head to toe baby!
Did you try the M10? I feel like they changed the fit quite a bit from the 5 and 8. I would need to size up and modify the internals just to get a basic fit in it.
@@ogoshikimura5621 no the M8 and M10 are the exact same. The difference is the M10 has a lighter Shell
@@caydenthompson126 that’s weird. I wanted the 10 so bad, love the design but it’s too narrow.
@@ogoshikimura5621 for your cheeks?
Great video. Crazy the Shoei scores a 5 on the liner part. I absolutely despise removing and installing the Shoei liner. Unless they've updated it very recently?
Great shirt, Jeff. Where can I get one?
What do you think of Arai helmets?
They're the best in the world. Using the scale in this video, I think they'd rate fairly high in every category, except it might be the heaviest helmet, but not by much
i have a question wich is better ALPINESTARS S-M5 SOLID (188$) or FOX racing V1 (270$)
I’ve got about 15 -ish crash helmet I’ve bought over the last year. I always go back to the bell 6d would be my choice but it’s too loud.
I have FLY and EVS and HJC. They are all good. The 6D technology is great but expensive. Outta budget for this racer.
How did fly get a better score than fox for price? It’s over 100 dollars more
Great job Jeff.
W hats up jeffro johnny the painter/ plumber from riverside.Long time no see my brother killer strait up review my v3 bubba replica was sweet back in the day .Its fox all the way for me .Haven't ridden my 06 crf 450 since 2013 all this bullshit going on you know what i mean fro .Its time i have always wanted to moto with you but don't no how to hookup i sure miss the good old days my brother.I still have the thor #6 jersey you gave me in 93 at the riverside house thanks again. TRUMP 2024 F AROUND AND FIND OUT!!!!!!!!
This really needed SE5 and Araie
The SE5 is not a premium helmet...
@@davidlong6796 yes it is lol. It’s one the lightest, most vented, and best looking helmets lol. I have Arais, Astars, Fly, and Bells and my fav is the se5
@@jamesonclark8306 its a good helmet, but its not in the same class as these. Ive got the SE4 Carbon (among many others) and while it is very well ventilated, its just not on the same level as arai, shoei, and bell.
@@davidlong6796 se4 is not an se5 my dude lol. Se5 is carbon, weighs nothing, is super vented, has mips, and is super comfortable. That’s a top tier helmet. And unlike Fly you can adjust visor
@@jamesonclark8306 im very familiar. I sell them. Not a top tier helmet.
How is Arai missing? It’s the most comfy helmet I’ve ever felt.
Surprised they didn’t add in TLD, Arai and Leatt into the mix.
We tested the Top 6 helmets sold on MX Locker!
Wild, you would not have a Troy Lee designs helmet. They are arguably the best looking helmets, and the most influential helmet designs ever made.
What about airoh?
“Top 6 helmets SOLD on MX Locker”.
One word: Aria.😊
no airoh?
Arai FTW😁
Airoh is the number one helmet and it wasn't even there
It’s an American test Tf did you expect
😂 it most definitely is not. It’s below anything you see here.
ATR3
Back when I raced I wouldn't buy a helmet if it wasn't (DOT) and (SNELL) approved. I felt like the more the helmet was tested the better it was.
Snell is an outdated testing standard that was developed for car racing. Too stiff for motorcycle racing. Because of the stiffness it causes concussions. ECE 22.06 is the best rating for motorcycles
@@stevesmith756 I raced in the mid 90's - early 2000's.
@@stevesmith756 so yeah it's probably outdated.
@@disciple16 I raced in the 80’s and still race into my late 50’s with a Vet club in So Cal. I’ve seen concussions in every type of helmet over the years. It all depends on the type of hit you take
👍👍👍
No doubt Shoei is the best looking and quality
I'll stick with my Airoh
But did he crash really hard in each to test their protection technology?
No, and that was clearly stated in the first minute of the video…
@YoBucky , bro, my comment was clearly a joke...
Other than being made by communism in china, (like all these helmets probably are), I really like my F3 KLIM carbon pro, carbon fiber helmet. It fits great on me, has a quick strap (no D loops, and can be fastened with one hand with a little practice), and is super light. It is not DOT approved, (Euro ECE approved), but I am not going to be hit by a truck. The DOT helmets are about 1 lb heavier. I think that includes all of these. Great look, great ventilation, great fit, and a really good price (about 5 bills). It is just too bad that we are building the communists military, as we hand our free enterprise to communism and go broke ourselves with limited and dwindling opportunity.
communism taught us to hate profit, because it does not want us to make any.
Emig has a strange head, can't really take his advice on helmets.
Whichever fits YOU best is the way to go. For instance the Bell fits me like a glove, the Fox feels square and high on my head.
I love my AStar SM10 I like how you can change how the helmet sits on the crown in three positions you wanna wear it at. It’s very light and doesn’t feel wide like my Bell felt like. it was worth every dollar. Don’t cheap out on a helmet… actually put some money into it cause it can really help you in a long run
I am sold on the fly helmets. I purchased one after someone I knew had a traumatic brain injury and went on the hunt for the safest helmet. He got invited out to the facility and was shown how fly was innovative and one of the safest, if not the safest on the market. After hearing that and wearing one myself and loving it I will never go back to a different brand.
Emig loved it as well!
I’m not after suffering a brain injury. Now I’ve had 23 seizures and counting after never having seizures before I hit my head, wearing a fly formula.
@@NeopaintballofficialThat's terrible. Maybe it could have been worse in another helmet though. Did you have any prior head injuries? That's also a factor.
I bought my first fly helmet when I was 9 (first time riding) I have bought many different brand helmets but for some reason I always return to the exact one I bought 15 years ago it is by far the most comfortable It has taken massive beatings and probably shouldn’t be in service but the interior and exterior have no visual damage to the structural integrity. New helmet is on its way went with the fly formula CP can’t wait I’m sure it’s going to be just as good
@neopaintballofficial I’m sorry to hear that. It must have had to be a pretty bad accident. helmets aren’t meant to be a end all be all to accidents just more protection before the inevitable like a seatbelt anything over 70MPH your toast anyways
Fro daddy back at it again with another great review
I wear the Bell and it is the most ventilated helmet I’ve ever worn. It’s almost too cold in winter.
All these helmets except Arai and Shoei are made in a Chinese factory, if not all under the same roof haha
thats what I was wondering too... I have a VFX-WR 2019 and not planing to replace it any soon. Just amazing... And I ride a two stroke, so the noise reduction factor is for me very important. I want to hear my engine and my surroundings
Fake news! Are some shells? Yes. Are they all under one roof? No
Bell is an American brand and the helmets are manufactured in Bahrain.
So is your smartphone.
@@richarddaddio360 Ok... gonna use my smartphone to protect my brains next ride! Thanks for the advice.
Not tested - "tried on" is more like it. They aren't slippers - you have to break helmets to test them properly.
Review gloves and knee braces?
Troy Lee Designs????
Who is selling this Jeff Emig motocross gear sponsored by Miller highlife? I’m buying the complete outfit!
We big Moto
What a fantastic review. I dont think you'll find a more knowledgeable and articulate reviewer. Wow, that was awesome Jeff!
Having tried some of these recently myself, I feel like if the Shoei fits you perfect, the Alpinstars just can't. They are so differently shaped that you would need to size up or down at one of them. However, The Shoei is so comfortable you could wear it as a all day Touring ADV Helmet. And that is something I have never sen before on a dirt helmet. (Maybe Arai to a degree) But I guess the Fly and Bell will have the best Airflow and that is so important when you need to stay focused on the trails.
6d’s Atr-3 now has a removable nose/roost guard, even safer ods system, better ventilation and comes in 4 ounces lighter. Worth reviewing one if you can
Fly FTW ✈
Great review Jeff! It would be great if reviews included the country of manufacture and also the size you are wearing, by that I mean if there are any variations in the sizing between brands
He wore a medium across the board!
Ratings on ventilation would be nice to see.
Bell helmets are my go to I have the moto 9 flex very good cheek pads and no weird visor issues. Next helmet will be a Moto 10 for sure.
I have a shoei and bought a after market thicker pad to lift the helmet up. My goggles push on my nose, making it hard to breath. thicker pad helped with that.
I am not a fan of MIPS or any other rotational absorption. A round helmet would not grab the ground like the modern ridges can today, and you can probably go a bit oversize, and wear a stocking cap to allow more rotational give. Personally, I think a round shell would work better than "MIPS in a helmet with ridges that can grab the ground".
Mips and ods allow your head to shear allowing energy to be prolonged, if it’s a sudden jolt that’s where tbi can happen. Arai with their round extremely stiff shells don’t do you any favors in the energy mitigation factor.
I say this with extreme confidence as I’ve seen the test numbers.
No Arai VX Pro 4 invalidates this review.
I always wondered how he fit the fro under a helmet lol
$800+- lol
Ive had an sm8 and two sm10 helmets so far. Love them 👌 great video
I second this. Love my SM8
Great review Jeff! I chose the Alpinestars SM10, just because I found a great deal on it through MX Locker! Keep up the good work, I hope to see you at the track.
Airoh Aviator3
Where is Leatt?
Not one of the TOP 6 Helmets sold on MX Locker!
@@mxlocker top by sales?
@@tonn333 volume, so units sold!
@@mxlocker right... So it doesn't deserve to be tested
I just wanted to know how my 9.5 carbon compares
Your 9.5 is better than most especially the snell rated helmets. It was the first to gain the ECE 22.06 rating which is the best for motorcycle crashes
Did Emig try adjusting the "A-head" liner on the AStars? I own both the AStars (SM-8 & SM-10) & Moto 10... I personally prefer the AStars over the Bell; it's built better, priced lower and noticeably lighter 🤙🏻
Also, don’t you guys sell old and used helmets?
I just looked and only took me 10 seconds to find a helmet that literally has a paint chip on it from somebody wrecking in it and now they’re trying to sell it on the app 😂
The fly formula carbon helmets are amazing. My buddy got one and I watched him take a head slam that I knew would knock me out clean in the helmet I had at the time. Didn't even have a head ache. I've had mine for awhile now and luckily haven't had to really use it yet. For me the light weight is a huge deal, no kore neck pain from hard landings.
Iv got the bell l use it for enduro and l like it comfort+ it's light the only thing l could knock it on is the view when looking down at the ground for hard enduro tire placement when you have to be very accurate on crazy stuff
I use to wear the Bell it’s comfortable but yes it does feel like it sits a lil high. At times when I take a spill I sometimes feel like it might come off but I love the helmet I would still wear it. I recently switch to the alpine M10 and it fits my head perfectly, no movement and it’s a well breathing helmet and I love it. It comes down to preferences.
Sorry off topic but why does jeff put the number 47 on his bike. I remember him being number 11 for awhile . ?
Arai should have been in this. I think its the best especially with the rounded nose so it doesn’t catch on the dirt and twist your neck unlike these other helmets that have big edges/indents on the nose
Cheers Jeff for very good information on the 6 different Mx helmets nice class👍🇬🇧🇺🇲
I'm sold on safety from concussions. 6D would be my brand.
This was a really cool video! Really enjoyed it! More please! Thanks Jeff!
Great goggles! What’s is Brand?
If you wash your pads all the time, get a few balaclava instead. I only ride with them now. No matter how much I sweat, my helmet always smells new.
Awesome video
Love my klim koyroid!
Epicccccc, can you review a Vortex Ignition next?
Coming soon!
16:06 How do you not mention that the alpine star, you can adjust the height the helmet sits on your head .
It has adjustment points to raise or lower how the helmet sits on your head.
I always had an issue with helmets pushing goggles down on my nose, and Alpinestars is best helmet I've ever worn,
Not mentioning those adjustments is a huge disservice to the helmet.
TO ME this is game changing feature for me to dial in exactly where it sits on my head, and how goggles sit in the opening. when Jeff complained about how close it is, that plastic piece comes off for that reason.
U want your goggles to fit tight so sand don't go in.
I run prospects wich are the largest goggle. With no issues
How can you not mention those adjustments on the A stars helmet
Please include the Just1 J-22 helmet.....
Safe helmets only
@@RickyHardman313 they have the same ratings as all the others. Have you seen one in person? I bought one. And it is very good.
@@RickyHardman313 ua-cam.com/video/0qZEs2zHOKo/v-deo.htmlsi=c-2SD-LAP6_0mmI0
Arai should of been in
Shoei is made in Japan
Where’s the Airoh? Top of the line technology
Fly alpinestars etc aint a helmet company. Buy a real helmet from Arai Bell Shoie etc
No Troy Lee why?. Best looking helmet
That's subjective.