![]() At that time a new sport called motocross was establishing itself and becoming quite popular across Europe. Mazzarolo began producing the first products bearing the Alpinestars moniker. Based in the small Northern Italy town of Asolo and with the perennial Alpine star flower as it’s namesake, Mr. The Missile Tech full face feels as though it’s built for riders pushing the pace and should pack the protection to back it up.In 1963, a leather craftsman by the name of Sante Mazzarolo brought forth a future icon. If you are just getting into racing or maybe looking at your first downhill bike, there could be better options out there for lightweight, or ‘beginner friendly’ full faces. I’d lean toward this helmet if I was a DH racing, or a high level Enduro rider, and the price point reflects those intentions. The Missile Tech is a purpose-built lid for downhill riding and racing. ![]() While this may not be a big deal for some, for me, long summer days at the bike park can heat up quickly, and in California, I’ll take any weight shedding and extra airflow I can get. A competitive helmet, Fox’s Rampage Pro Carbon, weighs 1241 grams at a size Large, and has a few less vents at 17. ![]() A size Medium comes in at 990 grams and has 22 vents. Lastly, there are small vents on either side of the bag to help the carry case from getting smelly.Īlpinestars did a solid job in keeping this helmet lightweight given its intended use. I like keeping my DH kit together, so stuffing goggles, gloves, knee pads or even a pair of pants into the helmet bag is super nice when keeping all your gear together and tidy. The helmet bag is a small but key perk as well. There is a sizable lane for goggle straps to fit into, so the goggles always looked streamlined around the helmet. I ran both Smith and Leatt goggles with the Missile and both goggles sat nicely within the widened frame and rested naturally on my forehead. The goggle integration presented no issues either. A small amount of airflow goes a long way in my book.Ī couple other features that are noteworthy. The ventilation in the back of the helmet complements the front vents and although the helmet is snug and tight, I felt like air was passing through the helmet while riding. Forward facing vents like these do an amazing job at helping keep your head cool and sweat to a minimum while riding. Under the jaw line lies the D Ring closure, which is standard in premium helmets, although the locking button was a little hard to get into place with gloves on at times.Īlpinestars nailed the vents on the chin bar and forehead. The chin bar sat in a neutral place and didn’t make unwanted contact with my jawline. The pads did wear in and pack down nicely, but not so much that it became loose or rattly. There is no need for a BOA or secondary restraint due to the even spread of XS-XL sizes and different size cheek pads to tailor the fit. The helmet was probably one of the better fitting full faces I have worn, helped by the snug pads against my cheeks which feel cozy and assuring. Aesthetically, the Missile Tech helmet looks attractively designed, felt comfortable and secure on my head, and as a result I rode with confidence out on the trail. There is a classic saying in action sports, look good, feel good, ride good.
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