AFX FX-39 DS helmet? - Page 17

hyperboarder · 06-14-2011, 12:49 PM

Do you guys stock the Marpat in size large?

toddiscdn · 06-17-2011, 08:36 AM

I picked up my AFX 39 yeterday and put in a full day of riding with it. I also have the previous 37 model and will say the fit is way better, I had to sand some out of the forehead area on thge 37 and it was still a bit of a wonky fit. It rained alot on my ride and it seemed to do well.

The good so far
- fit is great
- way less lift on peak at speed then 37
- liner is nicer than 37
- rachet strap is handy
-vents seem good and have open/closed option

the not so good
- ractchet strap is a bit big, I know its good and bad

:
- eyeport is smaller than 37 or standard MX helmet, still ok but a bit smaller
- we,ll see how venting is in very hot weather
- tough to keep 2 or 3 position visor just "cracked"
- havent figured my sunglasses fit yet

So far I really like it, its a steal at $114 +/-, even though I did like the 37 , so far this one seems miles better as far as quality and build goes.....so far, one day in :biggrin:
Anyway, I had good service from the 37 and this one seems even better, so id reccomend the AFX, a baragin helmet with good quality IMO.

Cheers, Todd

sagedrifter · 06-17-2011, 10:17 AM

I wear it with sun glasses most of the time in the heat. I just did a 650 mile run to deals gap and back, cool mountain air, dirt roads, rain, twisty pavement, lots of sun. Its not as cool as my MX lid but, its so much better overall on long distance DS rides.

Its hard to keep the shield cracked in the rain, I need to make a hold open for it. They used to sell the little buggers but, I haven't seen the little plastic hold open blocks in a long time.

MillCreek · 06-17-2011, 03:10 PM

Are the high-viz helmets in stock yet?

Bbasso · 06-17-2011, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brtp4

Dark smoke and mirror tinted shields have arrived, and are on their way to us. We will start filling backorders Tuesday.

BP

If I order the mirror shield today, how long before it ships?
thanks.

Brtp4 · 06-17-2011, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MillCreel

Are the high-viz helmets in stock yet?

All sizes except 2XL are.

BP

Brtp4 · 06-17-2011, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bbasso

If I order the mirror shield today, how long before it ships?
thanks.

As of this moment, we have enough to ship any new orders on Tuesday.

BP

Bbasso · 06-17-2011, 03:32 PM

Thanks

waspp · 06-17-2011, 04:00 PM

Glad I stumbled on this thread, I was looking to replace my XD with an ICON variant but this AFX looks like a good option as well. Does anyone know how the shape compares to the XD? I have had a couple Arai's but really would like to try something else and man are they pricey!

Hal

Brtp4 · 06-17-2011, 04:20 PM

AFX calls it a long oval shape. It is so, so hard to do precise descriptive comparison between helmets, so I will leave others to give their feedback. In general, some products (helmets included) are challenging to fit over the web (ex: KBC) and others easy to fit over the web....high success rate, low returns, etc. The FX-39s are easy, IF you measure and follow the AFX size chart (see post 153).

Hope that helps.

BP

boardforever · 06-18-2011, 09:32 PM

I would like to get a Silver Strike in medium pm sent. Thanks.

Brtp4 · 06-19-2011, 08:08 AM

Hello Simeon, replied to your PM. Nice country you live in, I will be up there exploring myself next weekend.

BP

electric · 06-19-2011, 10:52 PM

I just wanted to say that I ordered this helmet from Atomic Moto, and I could not be more pleased! Brian called me to say that the XXL Red Strike model I ordered was not in stock earlier this month...and that they would be receiving the first shipment of them soon. I have a big head, and my XXL HJC is really tight on me. This helmet is like night and day difference. It is so comfortable, and for the first time I actually have a helmet that fits.
I'll definitely be ordering more from Atomic Moto - I read about them from this thread, and they are very professional and reasonably priced.

MisterMo · 06-20-2011, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtdadx

I just confirmed with an on line retailer that the Fly Racing version of this helmet (Trekker DS) uses a "regular" D ring retention strap. I need to get my hands on an AFX to see if there is some kind of hole in the straps to stick a helmet lock through.

I see here that one is a D ring while the other is ratcheted. And see there's slight cosmetic differences. Is there anything else? Fit? Ventiliation?

Brtp4 · 06-20-2011, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterMo

I see here that one is a D ring while the other is ratcheted. And see there's slight cosmetic differences. Is there anything else? Fit? Ventiliation?

Fit is DEFINITELY different. AFX version runs large, the Fly is more true to industry norms ("true to size").

Apart from that and the strap system, the other differences are cosmetic.

BP

06-14-2011, 12:49 PM	#241
hyperboarder Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Fort Collins, CO Oddometer: 647	Do you guys stock the Marpat in size large? __________________ Current: 2004 Ural Tourist, 1999 Suzuki DR650, 2005 Suzuki DL1000 VStrom, 1992 Ford E250 Motohauler Gone but not forgotten: 2008 KLR, 2000 GSXR1000, 1999 ZX6R, 2000 Katana 600 Quarter Life Crisis 2011 Ural National Rally

06-17-2011, 08:36 AM	#242
toddiscdn Take off, EH! Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Blue Point, Ontario Oddometer: 793	I picked up my AFX 39 yeterday and put in a full day of riding with it. I also have the previous 37 model and will say the fit is way better, I had to sand some out of the forehead area on thge 37 and it was still a bit of a wonky fit. It rained alot on my ride and it seemed to do well. The good so far - fit is great - way less lift on peak at speed then 37 - liner is nicer than 37 - rachet strap is handy -vents seem good and have open/closed option the not so good - ractchet strap is a bit big, I know its good and bad : - eyeport is smaller than 37 or standard MX helmet, still ok but a bit smaller - we,ll see how venting is in very hot weather - tough to keep 2 or 3 position visor just "cracked" - havent figured my sunglasses fit yet So far I really like it, its a steal at $114 +/-, even though I did like the 37 , so far this one seems miles better as far as quality and build goes.....so far, one day in :biggrin: Anyway, I had good service from the 37 and this one seems even better, so id reccomend the AFX, a baragin helmet with good quality IMO. Cheers, Todd __________________ *"It's all about the beer"* drcool 08DR650 - Jack of all trades, master of none Summer's going fast,Nights growing colder,Children growing up,Old friends growing older

06-17-2011, 03:10 PM	#244
MillCreek ADV Risk Manager Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish county, Washington USA Oddometer: 1,030	Are the high-viz helmets in stock yet? __________________ Regards, MillCreek Snohomish County, Washington USA 2012 Suzuki DL650A as the current bike Whole bunch of bikes in the past

06-17-2011, 04:00 PM	#249
waspp Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY (Taxus Maximus) Oddometer: 214	Glad I stumbled on this thread, I was looking to replace my XD with an ICON variant but this AFX looks like a good option as well. Does anyone know how the shape compares to the XD? I have had a couple Arai's but really would like to try something else and man are they pricey! Hal __________________ 03 Moto Guzzi rosso corsa 78 Guzzi T3 cafe 79 Moto Morini 3 1/2 sport 2011 BMW GS 2013 F650GS (the wife"s)

06-17-2011, 04:20 PM	#250
Brtp4 Yea, its a friggin L Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Bend, OR Oddometer: 1,759	AFX calls it a long oval shape. It is so, so hard to do precise descriptive comparison between helmets, so I will leave others to give their feedback. In general, some products (helmets included) are challenging to fit over the web (ex: KBC) and others easy to fit over the web....high success rate, low returns, etc. The FX-39s are easy, IF you measure and follow the AFX size chart (see post 153). Hope that helps. BP __________________ BP Atomic Moto.com Bend, OR

06-17-2011, 10:17 AM	#243
sagedrifter Southern Explorer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Alabama Oddometer: 1,233	I wear it with sun glasses most of the time in the heat. I just did a 650 mile run to deals gap and back, cool mountain air, dirt roads, rain, twisty pavement, lots of sun. Its not as cool as my MX lid but, its so much better overall on long distance DS rides. Its hard to keep the shield cracked in the rain, I need to make a hold open for it. They used to sell the little buggers but, I haven't seen the little plastic hold open blocks in a long time.

06-17-2011, 03:32 PM	#248
Bbasso Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: South Carolina! Oddometer: 1,623	Thanks

06-18-2011, 09:32 PM	#251
boardforever Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Hood River Valley Oddometer: 107	I would like to get a Silver Strike in medium pm sent. Thanks. __________________ 1999 DR350SE 2006 Kawasaki ZZR600 [sold]

06-19-2011, 08:08 AM	#252
Brtp4 Yea, its a friggin L Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Bend, OR Oddometer: 1,759	Hello Simeon, replied to your PM. Nice country you live in, I will be up there exploring myself next weekend. BP __________________ BP Atomic Moto.com Bend, OR

06-19-2011, 10:52 PM	#253
electric n00b Joined: Jun 2011 Oddometer: 1	I just wanted to say that I ordered this helmet from Atomic Moto, and I could not be more pleased! Brian called me to say that the XXL Red Strike model I ordered was not in stock earlier this month...and that they would be receiving the first shipment of them soon. I have a big head, and my XXL HJC is really tight on me. This helmet is like night and day difference. It is so comfortable, and for the first time I actually have a helmet that fits. I'll definitely be ordering more from Atomic Moto - I read about them from this thread, and they are very professional and reasonably priced.

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