Helmets

Review: Kali Avatar Full Face Helmet

When I first wore the Kali Avatar helmet, I mistakenly thought it was a carbon helmet. Turns out I was wrong, but that first impression was a testimony to its light weight. Based just south of the Bay Area in Morgan Hill, Kali is a relatively new helmet company that has quickly made some waves [...]

09.23.2012 Helmets Read the full story →

Gear check: Bern Watts EPS Helmet

Some days you don’t want to load the car with two different helmets when just one will do the job. These are the days I reach for the Watts helmet from Bern. A dirt jump helmet offers a significant amount of protection over a standard trail lid, and although there is a weight penalty, being [...]

07.21.2011 Helmets Read the full story →

2010 Giro Remedy CF full face helmet and Giro Station MTB Goggles

I recently received a 2010 Giro Remedy carbon fiber full face helmet for testing. Carbon fiber full face- the stuff the racer boys dream of! Normally I don’t pop for the carbon fiber helmets, simply because I seem to destroy all my favorite gear. Coming from a motorcycle approved, DOT full face helmet, the typical mountain [...]

06.10.2010 Helmets Read the full story →

Fresh Gear: Giro Remedy CF Full Face Helmet, SDG saddle and post

The UPS man recently delivered some fresh new gear in for testing: a SDG Formula MT iBeam saddle and carbon post, and Giro Remedy CF full face helmet and goggles. The plan is to install and utilize the goods on my long term Trek Session 88 test sled, ride the best trails the Pacific Northwest [...]

04.17.2010 Helmets Read the full story →