KASK Rex helmet review

There's room for goggles and your action cam too

Our rating

2.5

150.00

Published: August 24, 2016 at 9:00 am

Our review
Decent protection and some nice features, but a few things need putting right to justify the price Buy if, You're looking for plenty of protection at a light weight, a helmet that's easy to adjust and you can afford the price tag

Pros:

Generally comfortable, with good coverage and easy-to-adjust fit

Cons:

Doesn’t work with certain head shapes and costs a lot of cash

The KASK Rex helmet is one of the priciest trail lids out there at the moment and up against some seriously stiff competition. Its styling might not be everyone’s cup of tea, and the fit may not be either.

The padding is pretty comfy and so is the easy-to-adjust cradle, which not only cinches up around the head but can be adjusted vertically to change the pitch of the helmet. But when we cranked up the small indexed dial to get things feeling more secure, a lot of side-to-side movement remained, even though the lid was now tight at the front and back.

The goggle retention strap at the rear and neatly integrated action cam mount on the top are nice touches

Fit is subjective, though, and the Rex may suit those with rounder noggins better.

The long peak offers some protection from rain and sun, and can be set either up or down. In the higher position you can perch goggles up on the front of the lid. When down, we found the peak was just a little too low and easy to see while riding, so we left it up for the most part.

While the 20 vents combine with internal channelling to do a reasonable job of dumping heat, the pads, although comfortable, are quite thick so they absorb a fair bit of sweat when you’re working hard.

At 323g (medium) the Rex is a decent weight considering the amount of protection, and the goggle retention strap at the rear and neatly integrated action cam mount on the top are nice touches.

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