Aleck Punks & Aleck Nunchucks Helmet Audio Review
When you’re in Party mode on the Aleck Punks and the Aleck Nunchucks, your day on the hill becomes something out of an epic fiesta-on-the-hill flick. As my son and I cruised around, not only did it allow for some comic banter, it also let us talk through where we were going, to chat on […]
With a wider fit range for a more secure fit, designed with long-hair in mind, and with increased protection through MIPS technology, the Rail is Liv’s most high-performing off-road helmet yet. Out of the box, I just loved how the Liv Rail Helmet looked. The sleek aesthetic with the matte+gloss finish caught my eye immediately. […]
The Scott Argo Plus has become my favorite trail helmet. It’s safe, light, and keeps my head cool. Surprisingly, there is no sacrifice to style when it comes to this helmet. Safety Features The Argo Plus makes me feel confident as a rider. It’s designed to protect my head from a variety of crashes. Coming […]
Is this soap box available for a minute? Oh, it is? Great. Let me snap on my Smith Maze Helmet, (safety first), and hop up here real quick… Recently, I was part of a panel that was giving advice to beginners on things they should do when picking up the sport, skiing or snowboarding. The […]
When POC rolled out this year’s Fornix MIPS Helmet, they weren’t doing anything revolutionary. They didn’t have too; POC’s Fornix has long been one of the best helmets out there, basically ever since POC first rolled it out. But just because they didn’t have to reinvent the wheel (like they’d done once before), doesn’t mean […]
A helmet is one of the most essential staples in your ski kit. Luckily ski helmets across the market like the Anon Windham WaveCel are meeting the standards of safety and keep getting better. Onto the next concern, fit and comfort are everything. Being active while skiing is not the time that I want to […]
From Sweet Protection comes the Ascender MIPS Helmet. This low volume, lightweight, breathable helmet is a go to for anyone looking to reduce bulk without sacrificing safety. While most of my proper ski mountaineering (the stuff involving ice-axes and crampons) happens during the spring, I wanted to test this helmet as soon as I got […]
“Safety first” is a cliche, but for a good reason. Not only does wearing a helmet while snowboarding or skiing protect you from catastrophic injuries on the hill, but it also makes minor injuries a lot more minor. To help you wade through the options we’ve picked out a handful of the best snowboard helmets. […]
I recently received the ABUS Modrop MIPS help to test. I previously knew the German brand from their sturdy folding locks which have kept my city bikes safely parked for years, so I was curious to see how their security pedigree carried over to the feature-packed helmet, which retails for a modest $139.99. The polar […]
The first question my son asked when I tried on Bern’s Hudson Bike Helmet was “Are you wearing your hat under that helmet?” Because Bern, a helmet maker that has long realized the value of a visor, has made a bike helmet that looks like the rider’s wearing a hat under the dome protector. It’s […]