You have no idea how stoked I am to finally have found a brand alternative to Speed and Strength.
S&S, by a longshot, manufactures the most durable, comfortable, high-quality, well-designed helmets on the market. Problem is, they've gotten more expensive and harder to find (especially in my size). I've pretty much given up on them as my go-to brand.
I tried a 1Storm helmet a few months back. I wasn't impressed. Design was awesome, shape of the helmet made me feel like an extraterrestrial riding around my motorcycle.
When my last S&S helmet fell apart last Friday, I took a change on this brand and I'm super glad I did. I got the matte black helmet and installed the tinted visor and I have to say, it was so sick I couldn't believe it was only $60. I was so stoked I was doing some ninja moves in my helmet and my dog was looking at me like I had lost my mind.
What I like about this helmet:
# It's got a quick release strap
# It's soft on the inside
# It's breathable material; I didn't feel or notice much sweat in my helmet which is impressive for the Arizona heat
# It's beautifully designed, I didn't see any imperfections in the helmet design or finish
# The tinted visor is REALLY tinted, like black-tinted not that stupid smoke color everyone tries to sell you. You have no idea the difference it makes while driving around in Arizona. Seriously. First, you can not escape the sun. And about half the day, it's only agenda is to try and kill you by blinding you with its death rays. As soon as you drop that tinted visor down, you forget the sun is even there - that's how harmless it feels. You would think that with as dark as the visor is, it would be hard to see. I know it's so strange to say but the clarity of that visor is superb. It's not dark at all from the inside, at least not like you would expect when you see the visor on the outside. It's like looking at everything through some super, super clean sunglasses.
# It's just all around a very decent and reasonably priced helmet.
What I don't like about the helmet:
# Who came up with the zipper idea?! I want to know because it can't be someone that rides a motorcycle. I do not want a zipper around the base of my neck! If I want to cover my neck, I'll just cover it with a jacket or something else. That's not my helmet's job or problem. Just stick to the stuff you got right and get rid of the zipper and I think you'll have people coming back for years. I'm just glad it's discreet but I still have to look at it every time I put my helmet on.
Bottom line is:
If you only ride occasionally or once in a blue moon, stick to the more expensive helmets - it's better to be safe than sorry until the newer brands are put to the test. You're not very likely to run through them that fast because you don't ride as much. But if you ride every day like me, a simple drop of the helmet from hip-height walking down the hallway at work could impact or ruin its ability to protect you in the future if the material inside expands. Gets expensive so it becomes a bit more practical to choose a reasonably priced helmet because you end up having to buy 1-3 each year if you don't treat them right.
Get this helmet. Seriously. You'd be crazy not to sport this around town. Next paycheck, I'll be getting another color. Can't wait.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 14.49 x 10.79 x 10.55 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 2.04 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13.78 x 10.24 x 10.24 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.98 Pounds |
| Brand Name | ILM |
| Model Name | ILM-JK313 |
| Color | Blue |
| Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | ILM |
| Part Number | ILM-JK313 |
| Style | snowmobiles |
| Included Components | helmet bag |
| Outer Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) |
| Size | Small |
| Sport Type | Snowmobiling, Motorsport |
