The XAR offers all the features you’ve come to expect from Giro’s top-level trail-riding helmets. At the heart of this helmet you’ll find 17 Wind Tunnel™ vents as well as optimized internal channeling, and the visor is vented to increase airflow. Breathability on the XAR is incredible; there’s never been a lid this breathable on dirt. Even the padding is extraordinary thanks in part to X-Static fabric.
- All Mountain, trail riding, Endurace/Marathon XC, Super D
- P.O.V.™ adjustable visor w/ 15° vertical adjustment
- In-mold - EPS liner, polycarbonate shell
- Roll Cage™ reinforcement
- Roc Loc® 5
- 17 Wind Tunnel™ vents, internal channeling
After years of trying on Giro helmets (and always going back to Bell) this is the first one to fit me. And it fits terrific. I particularly like how it fits under the rear portion of my head, giving more sense of coverage and overall stability. I also like the looks. I've now retired my road helmet and use this helmet for all of my riding.
Pros: Amazing fit, nice balance of materials quality vs. weight, sharp design.
Cons: Adjustment wheel smaller than I'm used to with Bell - harder to manipulate with gloves. Close fit makes it harder to use skullcap for cold weather, even with the adjustment loosened (I may buy the larger size for winter).
Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes
Reviewed on: April 17, 2013
Reviewed by: Brad M., Washington
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