Why I Got this Full Face Helmet! Bell MIPS Helmet Review
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- After getting some dental work done I show my new helmet by Bell and I talk about why I decided to get a full face helmet. I also share reasons to wear a helmet at the end.
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I liked everything in this video except the end, where you have the captions “wear a full face helmet!” while you are seen wearing an open face helmet. 🤔
I know people are pretty preferential when it comes to head gear or not. For me, I wear a full face Bell motorcycle helmet ever since I had an accident on my electric scooter back in November. Just on my way to work on a normal day's commute when I went over some nondescript slippery terrain, fell, and got knocked out...around 18 mph. Not even that fast I had a normal skate helmet, but no chin guard, which is probably where I got hit by the ground. I don't remember the fall, just the paramedics waking me up off the side of the road. Costs include medical bills and recovery time.
My helmet may be a little heavy and bulky and considered overkill, but in the case of another fall, I want some major protection covering my head and face. I still have some facial scarring. The risk of falling won't stop me from getting on my scooter or OneWheel, but I won't go without my helmet!
TheSlyGiraffe That’s What I’m looking into. A motorcycle helmet. I don’t mind spending the money.
That sucks. Reminds me of a longboard pebble story. It always happens when you least expect it...
Are there motorcycle helmets that are not too hot to wear during the summer during high heat? I'm currently deciding whether to get a moto-cross/downhill mtb style helmet or a motorcycle one.
I just got an electric scooter It can almost reach 40mph. Would you recommend a motorcycle or downhill mountainbike full face helmet? I also live in the desert where it's very hot during summer and pretty cold during winter.
Had a similar accident…was wearing a helmet…landing on my right eye….not even going fast…woke up 2 days later in hospital. 2 seizures traumatic brain injury….was ironically looking for a full face helmet the week before my accident.
Jimmy Chang you saved my life last night, or at least my face.
I had always been riding my scooter wearing a bike helmet, or nothing. After this video I bought a MIPS full-face. Last night I slammed into an SUV that swerved into the bike lane, cutting me off. I slid underneath as it was rolling to a stop. My helmet and my chest were partially crushed under the rear tire, I was dragged a few feet.
Though I fractured my sternum and bruised front and back ribs, along with tear/bruise/road rash wounds on all four limbs - my head was unscathed (except for some scratches where the liner scraped my forehead a bit).
Thanks Jimmy.
Everyone, wear your safety gear!
Wow. Thanks for sharing. I’m glad it wasn’t worse. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Same, I've been rocking a Fox Proframe helmet from my mountain biking days since I first got the board. Super light and very well ventilated.
I just picked up one of these in October 2020 and feel so well protected. It gives me peace of mind. The more I spend on my helmet the less I spend on my hospital bill.
Jimmy I subscribed because not many in the OneWheel and EUC community are bold enough to emphasize the inherent danger in riding these things! My SoloWheel is great fun but it's also cost me hundreds in medical bills. I love these incredible machines but you have to respect them like you say on your channel. I will get a full face helmet thanks to your review! I always wear safety gear and a helmet, but realized I should upgrade my helmet due to this video. Thanks again and ride safely!
Thanks for the support and be safe out there!
Thanks.
My EUC cut off at 18mph and even with wrist protectors, I ended up with multiple sprains in both arms from the impact through my hands.
(Daily painkillers 3 weeks on)
Looking for a full face upgrade and you’re right, it’s so worth spending money on a good helmet.
Cheers.
Nice video, Jimmy! I love my Bell 3R with MIPS. This is the perfect helmet when I ride my KS18L. Light, well ventilated, MIPS and removable chin guard makes it my go to helmet always.
Thanks Adam. I appreciate the input and the support.
Good piece of gear to add Jimmy. Honestly, all those injury posts on Social Media, led me to sell my OneWheel XR. Everytime I access Facebook OneWheel groups its full of injury reports, many blaming the device and not their skills, and I had a hard time getting those messages out of my head while riding. It's all good though, I got lots of other dangerous hobbies (motorcyles and dirt bikes etc.), and stuff can happen on any of them, but I feel more in control of what can happen. Still fun to watch you and a few others shred it up though.
Thanks for the support. I hope to never have to make a video from the ER. Knock on wood.
I’ve been wearing a full face since getting on my onewheel. As a motorcycle rider I’d say the onewheel is actually more dangerous in urban riding. I was lucky to have a full face in my garage from my downhill mtb days but I would have bought something if I hadn’t. I would say get more of a bmx style that is more durable. But something is better than nothing.
Thanks Jimmy. Love your videos. You got me into OneWheeling and I was convinced to get this helmet after watching your video. Like you say, it’s simply not worth the face damage. I love the visor and how cool it looks. I ordered the camouflage colored one. Keep up the great vids!
Thanks Pete! Be safe and happy floating!
Smart, Jimmy. I was afraid when I saw the title that you got hurt. I think the helmet looks sick!! It reminded me of Iron Man for some reason, and Scorpion from Mortal Kombat. Glad to see you are still loving life!!
MORTAL KOMBAT! FINISH HIM!!!! Abel! It's been a long time. I'm busy and doing well. Thanks for checking in.
Omg already 2000 subs I haven’t even looked in so long I’m like ur 200 something subscriber
I ended up with a TSG Pass from a recent Reddit group buy. It's a nice helmet, makes me feel fairly safe for when I'm pushing it on the OW, and for the ultimate arrival of the KS16x.
That KS16X has got me a little jealous I must say. I'd love to see some footage of that helmet on you.
Just got an XR and picked up a Troy Lee Stage MIPS helmet. Have had 5 concussions and don’t want to add any or smash the face. I’ll prob get looks or being over protected but I’d rather look overboard than be out of commission. Ride safe!
Thanks Chris! Appreciate the comment. Be safe.
I just ordered this helmet how do you like it?
Having fun and being safe ain't a beauty contest , no one looks too great in a hospital bed or wheelchair anyway . Nobody wants to have weeks off healing from avoidable injuries either !
Jimmy you are doing awesome things for this community, keep it up! Here's one more subscription for ya :D
You rock tim1210!
Just got my XR a couple days ago. Gotta say thanks for the amazing videos. Thinking about starting my own OW channel. Thanks!
Congrats on the XR and let me know when you get your channel going!
@@freshlycharged definitely! 😁
I was thinking about using my motorcycle “gear” for protection. Helmet, summer gloves and also motorbike jeans which have Kevlar built into the correct places. They look like normal jeans so should negate the need for pads... btw, I’m waiting for my XR to arrive. Thanks for the info.
Great and informative video, thanks Jimmy
Nice, I like the fact that the chin bar is removable.
Love that feature. Very easy to use and I can pop it in when I feel like going fast or on rough terrain. Us old guys don't bounce like we use to. Gotta take precautions.
I think that helmet looks great on you Jimmy! I would definitely get one if I were on an EUC. I see similar helmets when I see EUC riders. Many of them pass me up when I am going 25MPH on my scooter.
The riding position on an EUC has the greatest chance of doing a full face plant crash because of the way you are standing. Since you have more a snowboard stance on a OneWheel you can more easily tumble roll on a board nosedive. I have already had to do that. You pretty roll over like beginning martial arts or gymnastics class trains you to do. My snowboard helmet protects or bike helmet provide protection for those type of hits.
My daughter says hello to your daughter. She has watched your videos and it gave her confidence to ride the XR and she is very good now and she is only 8. I think I may need to get her a Pint as she always wants to ride my XR :)
Thanks Robert. What do you wear for your scooter?
@@freshlycharged It is now pretty warm in the mornings so I usually wear a Gyro aero bicycle helmet. On colder mornings (below 40F) I wear a Gyro snowboard helmet with ear flaps. There is always a wind chill when you are going 25mph. I know the bicycle helmet should suffice as I used a similar helmet all the time when I mountain biked. I flew over my handlebars once on a single track and smashed a similar helmet and it protected me fine. I may get a MIPs helmet one of these days as I like that technology as I don't want another concussion.
@@freshlycharged You should check out Alien Rides UA-cam channel. He lives in San Francisco and has all the high power scooters and EUCs. He was just in an EUC race a few weeks back. They ride some serious EUCs and hyper scooters.
@@freshlycharged Here is that EUC race ua-cam.com/video/RGFMJ3jEUuE/v-deo.html
Thanks for sharing and tell your daughter to keep floating and be safe! It amazes me that I never have to tell my kids to slow down. However some adults that try my Onewheel, I get so nervous because all they want to do is go fast.
Awesome review Jimmy! Thanks for sharing. 👊👍
Great work as always! When is the EUC vs onewheel video coming?
I need more EUC miles under my belt before I can make a fair comparison but it will be coming!
Bell super 3r with mips is an awesome helmet
I never ride without the chin bar though haha
I fell on my vsette 10 and I'm glad I had a full face on. I still suffered mild concussion and some brain bleeding plus sore ribs and a broken wrist.
Are you doing OK now?
Looking pretty stable on that EUC man, how many miles you have under your belt now?
I haven't had the time to ride much. I'm hoping to cross the 100 mile mark soon.
Hey Jimmy, do you still use this helmet at all??
I'm thinking of buying it. Just have a standard Bell bike helmet now, which I've been using with my OneWheels. I picked up a V10 EUC a couple days ago & thinking of updating my helmet.
Just wondering if you still use this one & recommend it 1 year later??
Supposedly Master Chief's helmet design was based on a Motocross helmet, so I guess your impression is valid on that. Bell helmets seem popular, lately. I hope it serves you well, but more importantly that you never have to replace it. I'm curious though, between modular helmets with a chin bar and non-modular fullface, a lot of people say that modular can be a bad thing because it could break in a crash and cause secondary injuries, you obviously went modular, but to you think that's a valid fear?
That's a cool tidbit about the Master Chief. Like with most things, you sacrifice some amount of safety when you go for flexibility and comfort. I love the flexibility of the helmet, being able to use the chin bar whenever I please. For this reason, I will be more likely to wear a full faced helmet which would do more to protect during a crash than harm. I guess secondary injuries could be a problem if it broke during a crash, but I have little experience with that. In the end, I like the helmet and I'll wear it so it will protect me much better than a very protective helmet that I choose not to wear because it is less convenient.
You never have to replace it? How so?
If you care about looks I would remove the visor if you remove the chin guard. Looks great with the chin guard but looks a little goofy without it to me.
can you remove the visor?
Helmet looks great, nice purchase!
Thanks! Someone recently told me about your channel. Great work!
May I know what size do you wear? it's really hard to buy online. Would you say the bell 3R or the Bell super air has less protection/rigidity?
I just bought this helmet, I have an euc, a Onewheel and mountain bike. This is the most comfortable helmet I have ever owned
I find myself going faster on my OW as well, always remind myself while riding. Still not much progress on my Kingsong riding, it’s a lot harder than I thought.
Dedicate one hour to the EUC and don't quit till you get it. I promise after that hour you will get it! Jason at ewheels recommends trying to hold on to a shopping cart and going. You can do it!
Finally got my EUC out for my first longest ride today 24 miles, just because I lended my OW to my buddy so I can have a riding friend. Started to like it more and now I need a full face helmet lol.
I just picked up the onewheel retro helmet. Expensive, but I figure I'll most likely wear it. Haha
The best helmet is the one you'll wear. Does you no good if it's not in your head.
Hello Jimmy, If you had the budget to buy one helmet. Would it be the Bell DH with MIPS or the Predator DH6 XG? I also noticed the new Predator DH6 -X Air that’s probably a better version than the original event though it still doesn’t have MIPS. What are your thoughts on this matter? I really like your channel and keep up the good work.
I just bought the Predator DH6 XG helmet for my Vsett 10+ scooter. It arrives tomorrow 🙌 ☺️ I'd say go with the Predator off hand but the unboxing will be on my channel soon...👍🏻
@@EPICBLASIAN1preditor is a garbage helmet
@chefgav1 I couldn't disagree anymore 😂🤣 Predator is an AWESOME HELMET.
Love the style, feel, and comfort of it. Everywhere I go, people ask about it. They love the look of it.
I plan on buying more in the future. 😁😁😁
What size do you choose, and what is the head circumference?...I heard that M is more like an S, is that true? Stay fit
I have a pretty big head and I got a large. It's snug, but doesn't feel too tight.
I have a good size head too. I got the large and it fits perfect, it has the adjustable knob on the back plus it comes with 2 different size jaw pads. I use the thinner ones for comfort. Jimmy don't forget to post you video on Electric Unicycle Forum.
V11 and the DH both on the way thanks to your reviews.
The idea of the convertible helmet is to always use the chin bar when riding and to take the chin bar off only when you want to cool down between runs or talk to somebody without taking the helmet off as it's not as safe as a non removable chin bar full face and it ain't hard to take a helmet off especially with a magnetic quick release there is no way I would bother with one , just get a full face !
Good helmet
I ride w the TSG pass👍
Mr.chang . Do you think the bell mx-9 is overkill for unicycle ridinf? They claim it as a offroad and dual sport helmet. Not sure of they are talking about motorcycle riding? It weighs nearly 4 pounds
Been thinking about this too for similar reasons as stated. Can't always count on your abilities not to fall.
Other people's negligence can cause a fall or crash
Electronic failure is another reason.
.... Unfortunately I had an experience with that recently. I'm still finishing my vid edit on that 😓
Byromie Just last week, I saw this typical thing: NYC. Pedestrians have the Do Not Walk sign. Most wait patiently as vehicles zoom by from across the street. Okay. Now all of those tons of steel on wheels have gone by. But oh, here comes a bicyclist...sooo let’s all walk against the light as he’s approaching - like right into his path because, why not? Even as a pedestrian that ticks me off to witness. It’s why I have a Loud Bicycle horn meant to warn vehicles but hey. If that were me, some people would lose their hearing for a minute before they’d cause me to crash.
Byromie, sorry to hear about your electrical failure. I'll check out your video when I get the chance.
@@freshlycharged 👍 happened last week, though I finally posted the vid last night. Onewheel-less for a full week now 😿
How come u don't wear knee and elbow pads?
You are right, i’m 43 year and i thanks about my safety when i ride my onewheel.. Can i ask you how old are you ?
I'm about your age, my friend.
Jimmy Chang still there but reflexes a little less 😅
Hahahaa you’re funny “how’s this gonna be in the summer” lol I wear a full face dot modular helmet it’s not lightweight doesn’t breathe is very heavy but it definitely protects my face
A chin is a good thing to have! Nice helmet! ☮️💪🏽🤠👍🏽☮️
Yes. In fact, a chin is so nice, some people have two!
nice! I want a helmet like this to make my own videos as well.
Bought this helmet for my wife for her EUC riding. Thanks for the recommendation. Expensive, but worth the cost of protecting my wife's beautiful face.
I wish they still had the same helmet color
The system that tightens around your head loosens really easily and would definitely loosen in a crash, is it suppose to do that?! And is this thing actually good for mountain biking?! There’s no padding, and the helmet seems really thin! I’m mainly going to use this for fast biking around the city and hill Bombing would it hold up to a good crack of the head on the concrete?!?
Hi Jimmy, do you recommend full face helmet for 25 / 30km/h speed ?
My head has hit the deck three times while riding over the years and if I hadn't been wearing helmets at the times I'd probably be eating my meals through a tube and sleeping a lot.
I just got an electric scooter It can almost reach 40mph. Would you recommend a motorcycle or downhill mountainbike full face helmet? I also live in the desert where it's very hot during summer and pretty cold during winter.
Hi and thank you for your video!
I bought the Super Air R, and if I press the chin guard a little hard it touches my chin! Same on the sides! The problem is that there is no thick foam that prevents the chin guard from moving towards the chin.
Can you test on yours by pressing hard, as if to simulate a violent shock on the ground, from the front and from the side.
Thank you.
When you wear it, does it squeeze you jaw a little?
Hey Jimmy, are you still wearing the same helmet, I couldn't tell on your latest videos?
I wear it when going off road
@@freshlycharged what type of helmet do you use day to day? Forgive me if you've already done another video on it I've missed!
How's the fitment? Is the size chat accurate ? Thanks
3 years later - are you still wearing this helmet?
I hope you never have to prove the safety of that helmet. Happy -- and safe - riding!
I hope so too. It's like air bags, seat belts, and life insurance... Hope you never have to use it, but if you do, you and your loved ones are sure glad you had it.
Hi is that good for OneWheel would you be able to see the position of my footing and vision cause I’ve been looking into the TSGPAS FULL HELMET /PREDATOR Dh6-X I would appreciate your opinion cause I’m more of a safety first kind of person
Higher speeds on what ?
I think I said I got this helmet for higher speeds on my Onewheel, but it's actually for my EUC. I'm consistently going around 20 mph on the EUC, much faster than I can run whereas on my Onewheel, I'm still a happy camper keeping it 15 mph and under.
Jimmy don't get me wrong I love my onewheel, there's nothing like it so cool it is, but you know what I mean now. FM replaced the cicuit board on the house, should get it back Wednesday, can't wait. For some reason I like riding the OW in the spring and summer more, I guess because I dont have to gear up as much to stay protected like on an EUC.,
I have a motorbike helmet. U think I could use that?
What's the verdict on motorcross helmet vs motorcycle helmet?
Motorcross helmet is a motorcycle helmet !
broken jaw or skull can heal.
helmet?
didn't think so
Wear a full face helmet….you will never know when you need it.
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lol Idk how jimmy keeps finding accessories that are 5x more expensive than the automotive equivalents. I'm getting a motorcycle helmet instead.
Let me know what you get.
The issue is weight
400%
Next Jimmy Video...how to apply bubble wrap properly to avoid dermal scuff. ;) jk. Love your videos.
Thanks again for the support Todd!
UNI (CYCLE)......!!!!
Pleased
$230 for a bicycle helmet? Thanks but, not thanks a motorcycle helmet with DOT certificate same brand Bell for $100... even a couple in $54 I mean $130 savings, you got to be kidding 😅😅😅😅
Is that what happened to your face!?...became a crumple zone? LOL, jk
Ouch! Good one!
@@freshlycharged Love you Jimmy! ...Relax, not like that... Your videos!
Before he became a tsg sellout ;_;
Wearing a full face with that much technology is just a waste, I mean come on, your on an eletrical one wheel thing, the reason I want one is for enduro mtb and hitting jumps
You're wearing it wrong. Too tilted back.
Thanks.
But dh/enduro helmets aren't tested for speeds above 50km/h I would like to use one but for that reason I get a motocross helmet, don't really know which one is the best