Anyone used a Casco Viper MX lid

madjakmclaferty

I've looked at all the usual stuff like Xens, Fox Flux, 661 Recon, POC and came across this but very little info on anyone using them.

I mainly do XC and Trail but was wandering if this would be a good alternative, whip the chin guard off for XC days and back on for the downhill bits?

.blitz

http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/casco-viper

I have a Met Parachute which is a similar kind of thing but it's not suitable for DH the chin piece is more of a psychological prop than anything else. Although the chin piece is removable it's a faff to do it on the trails

Cratoni also make some slightly more gnar ff helmets with a removable chin piece mightbe worth a look

nicklouse

hated it when I first tried it.

and for the good the chin cover offeres you would be better off without it.

madjakmclaferty

OK thanks guys, I recon I'll go with the Flux or Recon. Would be interseted to try one but not worth splashing the cash first.

cat_with_no_tail

If you really want something like that, the best (and to my knowledge, only) option is always going to be the Specialized deviant.

To be honest, after all these years, I still can't believe nobody else has come up with something to compete.

rockmonkeysc

I really don't see the point in this style of helmet, they won't give any more protection than a normal helmet plus they have that extra lump of plastic to mash in to your face.
If you want a full face helmet then get a full face helmet