I now have another Interceptor, as well as a Leatt DBX 3.0 All-mountain, the only other helmet I find comes close to the impact absorption capabilities of the Kali. I got the Leatt because of fit. My head measures in at 58.5cm. So pretty much too big for the S Kali, and right on the cusp of the M and L Leatt (I tried both on, and while the M fit, the L was a much better fit, with better coverage). My observations on fit, comfort and ventilation are as follows:
Kali: more of a round shape. I have more side to side play with it. front to back is ok. it feels like a larger shell, and a sloppier fit (for me). padding is minimal and those LDL knobs dig into my head a little bit, making it uncomfortable after about an hour of riding. IMO, ventilation is slightly better than the Leatt. sweat drips aren't too big of a problem, but when they drip, it's into my glasses, towards the outside corners of my eyes.
Leatt: more of an oval shape. front to back is good (similar to Kali), but it's closer on the sides, leading to a more snug fit. padding is thicker too, and so overall, the helmet is comfortable. actually, it's very comfortable. the front pad is thick, and comes down far on my forehead. this makes it feel hot when you're wearing it, but I find I don't notice it while riding. it's only bothersome when stopped. I think this is because you're concentrating on other things while riding. Ventilation is good (except across the brow - but as I said you get used to that). Surprisingly, sweat drips weren't a big concern. I would have thought because the pad is so thick and comes down so far, it would dump the sweat right down my forehead, but nope. I've been riding with this thing in hot, humid, misty east coast weather, and I sweat a lot, so I am tempted to say sweat management is excellent on this one.
Last thing that really differentiates these two, and makes a difference in my book, is the clean implementation of the accessory mount on the Kali. Lights are a reality about 9 months out of 12 for me. that mount is super nice, and super clean. I really wish Leatt had done something better than resorting to glue-on mounts.
Overall, I highly recommend both helmets. IMO (and IME), the Kali is totally worth its price. Safety is second to none, comfort is average (but that's highly personal), ventilation is good, and the accessory mount is very well executed and useful.
Aug. 24, 2018, 7:33 a.m. - slyfink
I now have another Interceptor, as well as a Leatt DBX 3.0 All-mountain, the only other helmet I find comes close to the impact absorption capabilities of the Kali. I got the Leatt because of fit. My head measures in at 58.5cm. So pretty much too big for the S Kali, and right on the cusp of the M and L Leatt (I tried both on, and while the M fit, the L was a much better fit, with better coverage). My observations on fit, comfort and ventilation are as follows: Kali: more of a round shape. I have more side to side play with it. front to back is ok. it feels like a larger shell, and a sloppier fit (for me). padding is minimal and those LDL knobs dig into my head a little bit, making it uncomfortable after about an hour of riding. IMO, ventilation is slightly better than the Leatt. sweat drips aren't too big of a problem, but when they drip, it's into my glasses, towards the outside corners of my eyes. Leatt: more of an oval shape. front to back is good (similar to Kali), but it's closer on the sides, leading to a more snug fit. padding is thicker too, and so overall, the helmet is comfortable. actually, it's very comfortable. the front pad is thick, and comes down far on my forehead. this makes it feel hot when you're wearing it, but I find I don't notice it while riding. it's only bothersome when stopped. I think this is because you're concentrating on other things while riding. Ventilation is good (except across the brow - but as I said you get used to that). Surprisingly, sweat drips weren't a big concern. I would have thought because the pad is so thick and comes down so far, it would dump the sweat right down my forehead, but nope. I've been riding with this thing in hot, humid, misty east coast weather, and I sweat a lot, so I am tempted to say sweat management is excellent on this one. Last thing that really differentiates these two, and makes a difference in my book, is the clean implementation of the accessory mount on the Kali. Lights are a reality about 9 months out of 12 for me. that mount is super nice, and super clean. I really wish Leatt had done something better than resorting to glue-on mounts. Overall, I highly recommend both helmets. IMO (and IME), the Kali is totally worth its price. Safety is second to none, comfort is average (but that's highly personal), ventilation is good, and the accessory mount is very well executed and useful.