Not to take away from a solid recommendation, I just wanted to mention a couple things in follow up:
A) I have to assume when writing about gear that anyone buying a full face for their kid is either competent in their own helmet fitting experience or will go to a shop to make sure they’re getting the right fit.
I semi-regularly see adults wearing helmets, including full face helmets, that don’t fit them properly - so I know in reality this isn’t always the case but it’s an extra layer to deal with.
My daughter has a proper cheek fit in the 3R. But it’s still just a trail lid - see B)
B) Full face helmets like the DBX 3.0 and 3R are to lids what EXO+ is to tires. The fit on the 3R is no match for the full pad fit presence of her Kali full face. It’s that little bit extra for Bobsled on a 20” bike.
I just got back from an icy Fromme ride and was happy to have my full face. It’s a full-on 7iDP and I just pedal up with the chin pads in my pack. If I think there’s a real chance the full face is going to come into play I don’t find a convertible to be the answer for me. But for my daughter it’s all win right now.
Oct. 26, 2020, 12:56 p.m. - Andrew Major
Not to take away from a solid recommendation, I just wanted to mention a couple things in follow up: A) I have to assume when writing about gear that anyone buying a full face for their kid is either competent in their own helmet fitting experience or will go to a shop to make sure they’re getting the right fit. I semi-regularly see adults wearing helmets, including full face helmets, that don’t fit them properly - so I know in reality this isn’t always the case but it’s an extra layer to deal with. My daughter has a proper cheek fit in the 3R. But it’s still just a trail lid - see B) B) Full face helmets like the DBX 3.0 and 3R are to lids what EXO+ is to tires. The fit on the 3R is no match for the full pad fit presence of her Kali full face. It’s that little bit extra for Bobsled on a 20” bike. I just got back from an icy Fromme ride and was happy to have my full face. It’s a full-on 7iDP and I just pedal up with the chin pads in my pack. If I think there’s a real chance the full face is going to come into play I don’t find a convertible to be the answer for me. But for my daughter it’s all win right now.