DXR Arion Carbon review: Carbon fibre helmet with wide, Pinlock® ready visor, multi-density EPS and double-D chinstrap. This guide considers the listed features and the checks to make before buying.
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Key features of DXR Arion Carbon
Sportsbikeshop lists the following details for the checked version:
- Carbon fibre outer shell construction
- Multi-density EPS for enhanced shock absorption
- Emergency foam extraction system
- Soft polyester interior with thick foam for optimum comfort
- Double-D chinstrap closure
- Wide, Pinlock® ready visor offers optimum field of vision, can be opened using a button above the chin
Protection and construction
The listed approval is ECE 22.06. Check the exact helmet label and specification for the version you are buying, particularly if you need it for a track event.
Fit and adjustment
The chin-strap fastening is Double-D. Make sure you are comfortable operating that fastening and adjusting it securely before choosing the helmet.
Comfort and everyday use
The interior is removable for cleaning. Follow the manufacturer’s care instructions and refit the pads in their original positions.
Fit and the exact version
Try the helmet on before committing to a size: check even contact around the head and secure retention with the strap fastened. Shell specifications do not establish whether its internal shape suits you. If you use glasses or an intercom, check their fit with this exact helmet and the relevant fitting instructions.
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