Helmet weight question

[Garythesquirrel]

I recently ordered a Trauma Void Lynx helmet. I’ve tried it on but haven’t actually used it yet because I’m concerned about the weight. I usually ride for 2 hours at a minimum and often ride for 4+ hours. It’s heavier than other helmets I’ve worn and I’m concerned about neck strain and headaches.

I have it on my head right now (I put a liner in it in case I decide to return it) and am going to wear it around the house today while I’m working to see how it feels.

Any input from those who have one?

ETA: I just weighed the helmets:

Trauma Void - 700 grams
Troxel - 526 grams
Ovation - 418 grams
Tipperary - 544 grams

The Ovation is my main riding helmet.

[MissAriel]

I have the lynx and have been riding in it for a few months. I don’t ride as long as you, but I haven’t noticed any problems with increased head or neck pain. I did feel like it was sliding down over my forehead initially, even though it wasn’t, because it just sits a bit lower on the head than my other helmets (Ovation and One-K).

Thanks for including the weights! For reference your head probably weighs 4.5-5 kg, so the addition of your Ovation is an increase of ~9% while the Lynx is an increase of ~15%.

My guess is that unless you are prone to headaches and neck strain, this difference is probably not an issue, but I like your idea of trying it around the house for a bit first.

[Wicky]

I have one (not sure which model) and I have not had any problems with it. I have ridden two horses a day. I have significant neck issues (two cervical fusions) and I do neck exercises which may help ward off problems. Oh - I also go to an Alexander Technique practitioner. So - I like it, but my PT program may help prevent strain.

[Sheri]

Makers no longer state weight, not that I can find.I needed a helmet in Wellington, went to tack shop, huge one. Tried on 20 helmets, last one fit and was perfect. Love it, an ovation, after trying on 1000$ helmets, the saleswoman was less than overjoyed. I put a beaded design on the back of pink breast cancer for my friend Erin. I need another one now, will order this model, I fell and my head thumped on the ground. That is the time for a new helmet, and toss this one.

[Garythesquirrel]

@Sheri

Makers no longer state weight, not that I can find…

I couldn’t find helmet weights anywhere so I got out my gram scale and weighed them. I was surprised at how much more the Trauma Void weighed,

[Garythesquirrel]

After wearing the TV Lynx around the house for a couple of hours I decided to go ahead and keep it. I had a tiny bit of a headache but I get that with any helmet I wear.

[Llew_Wayfarer]

Thanks for your comment
I just had a c5-6,6-7 fusion 12 days ago (6 weeks after a significant fall with neck hyper extension; though surgery needed moreso For underlying cervical stenosis). Anyway, I just got a Lynx to replace my old OneK defender and the Lynx does feel quite heavy though I want the MIPS and the fit seems very good I was worried about the weight. I’ll just plan to keep up with PT and give the Lynx a go.

[Jo]

@Llew_Wayfarer

Anyway, I just got a Lynx to replace my old OneK defender and the Lynx does feel quite heavy though I want the MIPS and the fit seems very good I was worried about the weight. I’ll just plan to keep up with PT and give the Lynx a go.

Check out the Tipperary Windsor. I have one and it weighs in at under 600g - with MIPS.

[Garythesquirrel]

So, I ended up returning the Trauma Void and then back in the early spring bought a Tipperary Windsor and I absolutely love it! No headaches and it’s so comfortable I sometimes forget I have it on.

[tagsalong]

@Llew_Wayfarer

Anyway, I just got a Lynx to replace my old OneK defender and the Lynx does feel quite heavy though I want the MIPS and the fit seems very good I was worried about the weight. I’ll just plan to keep up with PT and give the Lynx a go.

They also make a OneK with MIPS! I find it fits the same (L long oval) as the original OneK did.

[Llew_Wayfarer]

@tagsalong - is your OneK with MIPS heavier than your previous OneK? I considered getting the OneK long oval with MIPS but it cost nearly double what the Lynx cost…it may be worth it though if it weighs less. I’m going to reach out to SmartPak where I bought it & see if they can tell me a weight comparison

[tagsalong]

It hasn’t felt heavier…but can’t say I ever weighed the previous one. I just pulled out the MIPS version and it came in at 591g. Hopefully smartpak can help!

[Llew_Wayfarer]

@tagsalong

I just pulled out the MIPS version and it came in at 591g.

I just weighed my helmets- OneK Defender (no MIPS)/medium/long oval was 557 grams and the TraumaVoid Lynx/medium was 599 g