Bicycle technology improvements allow riders of all disciplines and skill levels to tackle gnarlier and faster lines than ever before, it’s more important than ever to match our protective gear to suit the needs of these higher speeds and protect from the consequences of a nasty crash. The concept of a full face trail helmet is nothing new. But the designs of such helmets have, until recently, left something to be desired in terms of protection, performance, and overall style. Enter the Kali Invader – a helmet that’s specifically designed to be lighter duty than a fully downhill or enduro rated lid, but instead will provide more protection than a typical trail helmet with the added security of an integrated chin bar. We put one of these into the Loam Wolf trail helmet rotation to see if it could give us a sweet spot option between our half lids and our full-tilt DH or dirt bike helmets.
The Invader is a full-face trail helmet. It’s meant for riding trails strewn with rock gardens that are aiming for your grill, but still with a long climb to get to the gnarly stuff. The Invader is ready for aggressive riding with a chinbar that Kali claims passes the motorcycle chinbar test. It’s designed with sizable vents to direct airflow over your dome, even on slow-speed climbs. A magnetic Fidlock buckle means taking it on and off is a breeze. Other creature comforts include antibacterial pads, an adjustable visor with room to flip up and store goggles, and an integrated accessory mounting system for your camera or light.
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