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Review on LS2 Helmets Explorer XT Adventure: Solid Matte Black - Size Medium - High-Performance Headgear For Thrilling Adventures by John Hill

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Do not buy - despite the price it's still a cheap helmet

Bought to ride more trail and sport style. My usual cap is neotec 2 shoes. I would say if you like good helmets then skip this thing. It's cheap and it feels - especially if you try to drive it. Cons first: carbon fiber gives light, yes, which is great, but it's basically a cheap helmet with a lightweight shell. So overall the fit and finish is pretty bad. * External sight and pin lock DO NOT WORK. They are so poorly designed or made that the pin clasp touches the center. This of course defeats the purpose of the pin lock and the miserable fitting guarantees.* The inner visor is the worst I've ever used, who is the idiot who insisted on having a huge notch carved in the middle? And keep it out of my line of sight? * Crappy visor angle and internal airflow cause fogging even with pin lock. * Air vents are cheap and never really seem to close. Even with a scarf and chin skirt, the inside of this helmet was *cold* compared to my shoes in the same conditions. It feels like the visor doesn't fit well either. * Visor imperfection, mediocre pads are already shrinking so it feels loose (only a few weeks of light use), the visor may rub against the visor. Lots of little "cheap" stuff all over the helmet* Allen wrench to replace the visor? And to control the sight, a screwdriver is needed! Please fire the idiots who came up with this plan. The tip is so clumsy at 70 mph it makes my eyes vibrate!* Tip vibration makes noise - even at speed. The head tilt mitigates this a bit. Light Large field of view Lets in a TON of air The ECE 22 05 Has a visor Quick release cheek pads It was stock So I'm leaving it as I had to install a pin lock to test it But I really wish it was $100 more expensive, better quality and less offensive graphics.

Pros
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Cons
  • Nothing here