solid, but not the best

By JesseJanko Ranked #1207 - Helmets December 21, 2009

I own the previous year's Nine.9, though the helmet has changed very little over the years. It's a good helmet all-around, but there some things are left to be desired. First, the venting system can be a little awkward, you have to take off the helmet and remove one of the three vent plugs which then expose your dome directly to the wind (and don't lose those plugs!). Second, the fit is not perfect as the inside of the helmet consists only of some swatches of padding velcroed to the inner helmet foam (the newer G9 has more padding and a rear adjustable sling though). Third, the goggle integration could be improved as the slick plastic can cause goggles to slip down and create the dreaded "gaper gap." other than that it's a good helmet that will certainly look decent and last you several seasons (unless you take a gnarly spill, then replacement is a good idea). Just try it on in person first.

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