![]() Since it was graced with street legality, I went to find out how this MX lid performed around town and during lighter-duty ADV riding. At the time of this writing, all nearby trails had yet to be opened due to unseasonable flooding. Review: The original plan was to take the Supertech M10 out to an off-road riding school north of Toronto, but Mother Nature had other ideas. Another great choice is the F5 Koroyd from Klim ($649) equipped with MIPS and built using Klim’s patented Koroyd energy-absorbing technology, it too boasts leading-edge safety tech and a lightweight design. The ATR-2 from 6D ($695) is a touch heavier than the Supertech M10 but boasts a beefy list of safety integrations that 6D developed during work in the NFL’s Head Health Challenge. The Arai VX4 Combat ($665) meets both DOT and Snell ratings and offers their unique Facial Contour System to ensure a snug fit. One roost too many and the earth’s goo will be trapped too tight for a wipe on the fly, restricting airflow.Īlternatives: This may be Alpinestars’s first production helmet, but the off-road and motocross space is already pretty packed alternatives from well-established helmet manufacturers and other do-all brands abound. Also, some of the vents either don’t have screens (the nostril vents) or the screening is inset from the outer shell (the upper eyeport vents), which makes them a mud magnet. Watch Out For: Despite the integrated A-Head Adjustment feature, if you don’t carry an intermediate oval-shaped melon on your shoulders, the SM10 isn’t the bucket for you. But riders that are hell-bent on exploring single-tracks and trekking down paths less travelled will see the greatest benefits of Alpinestars’s development work. Who It’s For: Since its both DOT- and ECE-certified, any street rider looking for a well-ventilated, lightweight summer helmet could happily don the Supertech M10. On top of this, the visor is held on via a trio of quick-release fasteners that surrender their hold at near lyany impact. The moisture-wicking interior is also set up with an ERS (Emergency Release System) at the cheek pads to ensure paramedics can toss off the M10 without adding to potential problems. Meanwhile, under the chinbar, a clavicle relief cutout has been made to help mitigate collarbone injuries. The EPS liner itself is comprised of a four-part construction, meaning the most impact prone sections can react with a different density of protection. Integrations such as MIPS (Multi-Directional Impact Protection System) combine with a slip layer between the EPS foam liner and the interior padding to further reduce the rotational forces associated with crashing. ![]() The Good: Alpinestars clearly set a high safety bar for themselves to clear with the Supertech M10 - and they’ve cleared it on a number of deliverables. So, how does this company’s first diallance into protective headgear stack up? Does Alpinestars have a hit on their hands with the Supertech M10, or should buyers wait for the next generation? They need to fit well, be comfortable, offer adequate venting and be light enough to not induce fatigue on a ride. But helmets need to be more than safe to be effective. It’s not that there’s any reason to doubt Italian motorcycle gear manufacturer’s commitment to safety, of course. Which is why I was a bit tentative to slide my gray matter into Alpinestars new Supertech M10 Helmet. Entering into unexplored territory with a new product can be tricky hell, even well-established car companies usually need to give a new model a couple iterations or model years to iron out the kinks. ![]() It’s rare for any company to get things right on their first attempt.
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