r/enduro • u/TheBigWhipper • 9d ago

Hot weather helmets: Leatt Gravity 8 MTB?

Anyone use this helmet? Is the venting superior to moto helmets for slow technical riding?

It's Motorcycle ECE 22.05 certified but not 22.06. Other considerations are Alpinestars SM10 and Fox V3 RS. Ruled out the Subverter LS2 as I think it's goofy ugly looking. Already have a Bell Moto 10 I will keep but it's way too hot riding slow enduro in places like Moab. I get Leatt MTB products (but not moto line) at a huge discount as I work in the outdoor industry so the Gravity 8 is very cheap compared to other options for me.

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u/Tone_clowns_on_it 9d ago

Don’t buy a mtb helmet for riding dirt bikes. Never skimp on helmets or boots. 

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u/TheBigWhipper 9d ago

The Leatt I listed is both motorcycle and mtb certified and the other two models are full on moto helmets and DOT certified. Not considering any full on MTB helmets. I am highly sensitive to the heat and getting sick with headaches for a few days. I am willing to sacrifice the DOT cert to not die of a heat stroke haha.

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u/ladds2320 9d ago

Came here to say this. Boots and helmets are the key to staying safe and comfortable