Owner's review, having had 2 of these in about 2 years' time. First helmet had one of the threads for the peak fall through, into the space between the EPS and shell. I wasn't massively impressed with the helmet, as it has a premium price but without a large amount of premium features. The fact it's a touring helmet without a Pinlock 120 or a breath guard meant that, when riding in cold or wet conditions, the Pinlock was easily overwhelmed. The ventilation and noise levels are great, easily through best vented and quietest helmet I have ever used. Quality of the hardware and construction isn't amazing. All of the screw hardware is very flimsy and weak, so they start to look a bit mangled even after adjusting the peak once. Speaking of the peak, it's unnecessarily large and with no aerodynamic profiling to it (unlike the TX4, Hornet and even the MX9 ADV), which is a major reason behind the speed limit. It's also rather disappointing that a premium end helmet has screws for the visor (Arai is still guilty of this but it makes more sense for them), especially for a helmet you're likely to change setup for the way home from a trail. Overall, the helmet is good, but nowhere near great. If you can fit/afford one, get the Arai TX4 or Shoei Hornet. They don't look as cool, but they are so much better in quality and usability
Hi there. Just bought the ax9. I m really confused, everyone says its the noisiest and the worst ventilated of this kind. Haven t tested yet. I hope you are honest and everyone else is chasing the sponsor. However I really love the shape and the skin (bought the amtartica)
@@theok.3266 "Of it's kind" is a major thing there. I don't have a massive amount of experience when it comes to ADV helmets as I'm not a massive fan of having a peak, but I loved the aggressive looks, so that's why I got one. My history of helmets has always been (and almost always will be) with sports and sports touring helmets, so noise is a major problem. But I was always happy with the noise, as it aided with the fact I always use ear plugs. Ventilation-wise, it's only just beaten by the Arai TX4, but then even that is a personal thing. Every helmet will struggle in 40 Celcius + weather, but the AX was great in 30 Celcius. To be honest, don't worry about the reviewers because we are all different. Get used to the helmet and see how it performs for you
@@ItsBeenDanBefore so after a small roadrip, i tried the ax9 and i saw that even though the size is ok, the internal deflector touches my chin and it is very annoying and it hurts. Did you have any issue?
The only question which isn't being asked on all of these videos is how the helmet performs when stood up riding: the idea is the visor aperture should be high enough to enable you to see easily when your head and body is ducked/tucked down when off road on technical trails.
You just prise them off. There's a gap in the plastic on the top edge that lets you get your fingers in and pull the cover away. It feels a bit brutal at first, but it's the only way to do it. I hope that helps you. Cheers, Tony
Owner's review, having had 2 of these in about 2 years' time. First helmet had one of the threads for the peak fall through, into the space between the EPS and shell. I wasn't massively impressed with the helmet, as it has a premium price but without a large amount of premium features. The fact it's a touring helmet without a Pinlock 120 or a breath guard meant that, when riding in cold or wet conditions, the Pinlock was easily overwhelmed. The ventilation and noise levels are great, easily through best vented and quietest helmet I have ever used. Quality of the hardware and construction isn't amazing. All of the screw hardware is very flimsy and weak, so they start to look a bit mangled even after adjusting the peak once. Speaking of the peak, it's unnecessarily large and with no aerodynamic profiling to it (unlike the TX4, Hornet and even the MX9 ADV), which is a major reason behind the speed limit. It's also rather disappointing that a premium end helmet has screws for the visor (Arai is still guilty of this but it makes more sense for them), especially for a helmet you're likely to change setup for the way home from a trail. Overall, the helmet is good, but nowhere near great. If you can fit/afford one, get the Arai TX4 or Shoei Hornet. They don't look as cool, but they are so much better in quality and usability
Hi there. Just bought the ax9. I m really confused, everyone says its the noisiest and the worst ventilated of this kind. Haven t tested yet. I hope you are honest and everyone else is chasing the sponsor. However I really love the shape and the skin (bought the amtartica)
@@theok.3266 "Of it's kind" is a major thing there. I don't have a massive amount of experience when it comes to ADV helmets as I'm not a massive fan of having a peak, but I loved the aggressive looks, so that's why I got one. My history of helmets has always been (and almost always will be) with sports and sports touring helmets, so noise is a major problem. But I was always happy with the noise, as it aided with the fact I always use ear plugs. Ventilation-wise, it's only just beaten by the Arai TX4, but then even that is a personal thing. Every helmet will struggle in 40 Celcius + weather, but the AX was great in 30 Celcius. To be honest, don't worry about the reviewers because we are all different. Get used to the helmet and see how it performs for you
@@ItsBeenDanBefore so after a small roadrip, i tried the ax9 and i saw that even though the size is ok, the internal deflector touches my chin and it is very annoying and it hurts. Did you have any issue?
The only question which isn't being asked on all of these videos is how the helmet performs when stood up riding: the idea is the visor aperture should be high enough to enable you to see easily when your head and body is ducked/tucked down when off road on technical trails.
How do you take off screw covers on the beak?
Thanks.
You just prise them off. There's a gap in the plastic on the top edge that lets you get your fingers in and pull the cover away. It feels a bit brutal at first, but it's the only way to do it. I hope that helps you. Cheers, Tony