Why Riders are Switching to Axel Off Road Helmets
If you've spent any time on the trails lately, you've probably noticed more people wearing axel off road helmets instead of the traditional, bulky motocross buckets. There is a good reason for that shift. For a long time, if you wanted to keep your head safe while off-roading, your only real option was a massive helmet designed for high-speed dirt bike racing. But if you're crawling over rocks in a Jeep, blasting through dunes in a UTV, or just exploring fire roads, those massive helmets can feel like overkill. They're heavy, they catch on your headrest, and they make it hard to hear your buddies. ...