Kask Vertigo Helmets

[OnTheEllipse]

Kask K10's on Chainlove.com right now for 80 bucks

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[PGSmith]

Any luck tucking your glasses into your helmet when you're not wearing them?

[Too Tall]

Any luck tucking your glasses into your helmet when you're not wearing them?

Facing backwards, tuck into the retention band not the helmet.

[Nierman]

Almost pulled the trigger on a LAS Squalo but was glad this thread nudged me in the Kask direction. Saw a bunch of places w/K10s on sale, but haven't had the best luck w/one-size-fits helmets, so I took a chance with the entry K50. By no means does this feel entry-level. Much more refined fit on my head than my previous Pneumo (crashed) and the old Eclipse I took out of retirement and spray painted black to keep my head safe for 2 years while I've searched for the Pneumo replacement.

[lukasz]

Long dead thread but why start a new one?

I tried a Vertigo on when I snuck out to the bike shop at lunch the other day. Holy crap it fits, feels really nice, and the retention system looks like it won't crack in 5 places after 18 months like my last two helmets since it is thick and hidden under padding. I've got my eye on a Mojito now. Supposedly all of the same features as the Vertigo. Great retention system, leatherette strap looks like it'll be less abrasive on my neck/chin--sold!

Anyone compared the others to the Vertigo? Same fit/retention? I think the leatherette strap starts at the Mojito.

[Too Tall]

Long dead thread but why start a new one?

I tried a Vertigo on when I snuck out to the bike shop at lunch the other day. Holy crap it fits, feels really nice, and the retention system looks like it won't crack in 5 places after 18 months like my last two helmets since it is thick and hidden under padding. I've got my eye on a Mojito now. Supposedly all of the same features as the Vertigo. Great retention system, leatherette strap looks like it'll be less abrasive on my neck/chin--sold!

Anyone compared the others to the Vertigo? Same fit/retention? I think the leatherette strap starts at the Mojito.

I still like my Kask. It is alot more substantial than others I've had, that said I'd just as well not have a helmet at all...there I said it.

[SpeedyChix]

I bought a Mojito this year. Amazing fit and the finishing details are nice, retention system very functional. Bit of interference with sunglass arms but then, mine are too long. Straps only tighten/adjust from one side. See next for now that can be a negative. Overall a very comfortable helmet.

However the Vertigo was a non-fit for me. Straps were too long and no way to adjust them to keep the buckle from ending up by my ear.

Over the years I've made contact with the ground (a few too many times) and am looking at the POC MIPS for off road. If that system is added to any road helmets I'll be checking them out.

[doctor855]

that said I'd just as well not have a helmet at all...there I said it.

I agree

[lukasz]

I've started commuting without a helmet. Sorry Chase! Promise I won't end up on the hood of your cab :( I make believe I'm in the low countries with my winter hat and sunglass arms on the outside of the ear flaps.

I didn't try the Kask helmet on with sunglasses. Maybe I should do that before committing.

[sk_tle]

They say "Made in ITALY" so I can live with it ;)

What they say doesn't mean anything as far as reality is concerned. I don't know where this helmet is really made and it could indeed be in Italy but I wouldn't take a bet considering the italian laws.

You really need to package the thing in italy to apply the made in italy sticker.

[Too Tall]

What they say doesn't mean anything as far as reality is concerned. I don't know where this helmet is really made and it could indeed be in Italy but I wouldn't take a bet considering the italian laws.

You really need to package the thing in italy to apply the made in italy sticker.

Ok. "IT LOOKS LIKE ITS MADE IN ITALY". Better?

It's still a great helmet for commuting.

[lukasz]

Tried on a Mojito. Feels good. No gel on the back of the retention system and the leatherette stuff doesn't go past the buckles but I can't tell the difference. My sunglasses do hit the back of the helmet if I put them on really far up the bridge of my nose but I don't think it'll be a problem.

White looks good. Think I'm gonna special order one at lunch. A store here has Sky version Vertigo helmets for $240 but I think black helmets are lame.

[chasea]

I've started commuting without a helmet. Sorry Chase! Promise I won't end up on the hood of your cab :( I make believe I'm in the low countries with my winter hat and sunglass arms on the outside of the ear flaps.

I didn't try the Kask helmet on with sunglasses. Maybe I should do that before committing.

Was doing park loops the other day and headed home down the west side. On 72nd, a black SUV decided to bolt out and do a U-turn to go the other way, without looking. I almost died with 100 feet of John Lennon. Food for thought.

[boots2000]

I hear that they suck with Oakley glasses. Seems odd since Sky is pretty much all Oakley.

[Matthew Strongin]

I can't wear my jawbones with my Kask Vertigo at all. My Spy sunglasses are a little better, but not great. It's disappointing because I otherwise love the helmet, but almost never wear it.

[lala]

... I almost died with 100 feet of John Lennon. Food for thought.

Ooh, Imagine !

[vertical_doug]

Too Tall,

You get your Kask helmet and for queenie you can get one of these Kask Helmet. They had the whole line of Limited Edition Kask Stealth ski helmets at Harrods. For the queen with everything and only 949 GBP:

Kask Lifestyle Lady Fur Trim Helmet | Harrods

She have some Swarovski crystals to glint in the sunlight too.

[Too Tall]

Too Tall,

You get your Kask helmet and for queenie you can get one of these Kask Helmet. They had the whole line of Limited Edition Kask Stealth ski helmets at Harrods. For the queen with everything and only 949 GBP:

Kask Lifestyle Lady Fur Trim Helmet | Harrods

She have some Swarovski crystals to glint in the sunlight too.

Why's everybody always pickin' on me?

[lukasz]

I hear that they suck with Oakley glasses. Seems odd since Sky is pretty much all Oakley.

The ones I tried on were OK but I cans see where problems would arise. My head is shaped such that I can barely fit in the medium and would be getting a large, though, so smaller noggins likely have issues.

[adamdoesit]

Two years now with my Kask Vertigo. Next best thing I've found to no helmet at all, for my long oval head anyway. The leather chin-strap is chunky, but doesn't chafe. Rear retention system allows fitting over a winter hat without rebuckling of straps. Silicon pads are not looking their best, but I hear that new ones can be had. Fortunately, I have not yet tested its impact-resistance.