Retrospec Dakota Bicycle / Skateboard Helmet for Adults - Commuter, Bike, Skate, Scooter, Longboard & Incline Skating - Highly Protective & Premium Ventilation- Large - Matte Black

excellent

I have a big head and it was a little too small. Bit messing around with it, it seems like a quality helmet. Light and sturdy. And color is exactly like in the listing. Good front and back padding. But there's no way to adjust the side to side without cutting.

I’ve been through more helmets than I’d like to admit—some cracked, some uncomfortable, some that looked like they were designed in the witness protection program. After three months of using the Retrospec Dakota for biking, skating, and a brief but humiliating attempt at scootering, I can confidently say this one is the real deal. First off, the fit is excellent. The adjustable strap actually adjusts (you’d be surprised how many helmets make that optional), and it doesn’t feel like my head is trapped in a plastic vice. The padding is comfortable enough that I’ve accidentally kept it on after a ride while walking into the grocery store. The ventilation works, too—I don’t feel like I’m steaming vegetables under there. Most importantly: it does its job. I’ve taken a couple of decent spills off my bike, and instead of a concussion, all I walked away with was bruised pride and some side-eye from pedestrians. For the price, this helmet is basically an affordable insurance policy for my brain, which is worth a lot more than what I paid.

This helmet is fine. I wish I splurged and got the the triple 8 which I lost. I cheaped out and I wish I hadn’t. The fit just feels off and it’s going to annoy me until I get my old one back.

Very lightweight and it doesn’t have a strain on my neck for a long term use