AFX FX-39 Dual Sport Strike Helmet

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Overall rating

5 / 5

Great DS helmet - good value

PostedMay 14, 2012

Crow

State:PA

Rider Type:Adventurer

Age:25-34

Gender:male

Bang for the Buck

5 / 5

Style

4 / 5

Comfort

4 / 5

Protection & Durability

4 / 5

Air Flow

4 / 5

Features

5 / 5

Fit

Small

Large

Noise Level

Quiet

Loud

Weight

Light

Heavy

Well since I haven't smashed my head on anything while wearing this helmet I can only speak to its comfort and value. This was actually the second helmet I received because the first one was one size too large - I watched the video and measured twice and ended up too large (XL) so this review is for slze L. Compared to other large helmets lying around the house this one is slightly on the large side but with the buckle fully tightened it fits correctly. I was having airflow problems (fogging goggles) on some slower trails that was fixed when I opened the front vents. Goggles fit well with this helmet and the visor closes fine over the strap.

Value wise I couldn't be happier. This seems like a great helmet for the price if you're not spending tons of time on the highway.

Rides: 2008 Yamaha WR250R

Yes, I recommend this product.

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This review is fromAFX FX-39 Dual Sport Strike Helmet.

Overall rating

5 / 5

Great value!

PostedMay 7, 2012

psquared

From Chico

State:CA

Rider Type:Adventurer

Age:45-54

Bang for the Buck

5 / 5

Style

5 / 5

Comfort

4 / 5

Protection & Durability

5 / 5

Air Flow

5 / 5

Features

5 / 5

It almost seems impossible to get a high quality helmet for this low of a price. I was really impressed with how comfortable the helmet is and how well the face shield sealed. The ear pocket on the left side was a little tight, but I pushed on it for a while and created more room. I love the quick connect/disconnect buckle system. Venting is superb.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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This review is fromAFX FX-39 Dual Sport Strike Helmet.

Overall rating

4 / 5

Excellent Value - solid dual sport helmet

PostedMay 1, 2012

GreenBastard

From Canmore

Rider Type:Adventurer

Age:25-34

Gender:male

Bang for the Buck

5 / 5

Style

5 / 5

Comfort

3 / 5

Protection & Durability

3 / 5

Air Flow

5 / 5

Features

5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

Loud

Weight

Light

Heavy

The AFX - FX 39 might be the best value dual sport helmet on the market. It's light, comfortable and stylish. The air flow is excellent on hot days. I am very happy with this helmet for dual sport riding, both on road and off.

For high speed runs, the helmet needs a chin skirt. A significant amount of air runs up the inside of the chin guard and makes your eyes water above about 50-55 MPH. A chin skirt would solve this problem, but one doesn't seem to be available from AFX. A home made option will have to do.

I also bought the Fly Trekker helmet. The Fly Trekker has the exact same shell as the FX 39, but the interior is much different. A small FX 39 fits the same as the medium Fly Trekker....the Trekker having much thicker padding around the forehead. Not necessarily more protection, just a much different shape to the interior liner. I think the Trekker would be better for a round head, and the FX 39 better for a narrow head.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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This review is fromAFX FX-39 Dual Sport Helmet.

Overall rating

3 / 5

For 60% off-road and 40% on road use. It's good for the price.

PostedMay 21, 2012

BenRussoUSA

From Herndon

State:VA

Rider Type:Adventurer

Age:35-44

Gender:male

Bang for the Buck

4 / 5

Style

5 / 5

Comfort

4 / 5

Protection & Durability

3 / 5

Air Flow

3 / 5

Features

3 / 5

Fit

Small

Large

Noise Level

Quiet

Loud

Weight

Light

Heavy

It is a very low priced helmet, can't compare to ones costing hundreds of dollars more. But for the price it is good. I wouldn't use it for street only, or for high speed riding. But for speeds under 50mph on the street 40% of the time, and 60% trails and dirt roads where I am going 25mph or less, I consider it good.

Pro's: Cheap, light, good ventilation, can put on faceshield OR goggles.

Con's: face opening is a wee bit small for good goggle fit; ventilation could be even better. chin strap is a little tiny bit to close to windpipe, could use a little more (and more firm) cushioning foam in the inner liner. Face shield removal requires removing FIVE bolts.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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This review is fromAFX FX-39 Dual Sport Helmet.

Overall rating

5 / 5

Great features and buy for the $'s

PostedMay 21, 2012

OnePocket

From Cloquet

State:MN

Rider Type:Moto Enthusiast

Age:55-64

Gender:male

Bang for the Buck

5 / 5

Style

4 / 5

Comfort

5 / 5

Protection & Durability

5 / 5

Air Flow

5 / 5

Features

4 / 5

Fit

Small

Large

Weight

Light

Heavy

Vision

Narrow

Wide

The AFX FX-39 Dual Sport Helmet feels light. The ratcheting closure strap is really cool. You can get it on & off with gloves on without any difficulty.
I really like the adjustable visor and face shield positioning.
Ventilation is good even at slow speeds.
BUY IT !!!
Roy

Yes, I recommend this product.

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This review is fromAFX FX-39 Dual Sport Helmet.

Overall rating

4 / 5

Good helmet at a nice price point.

PostedMay 15, 2012

SNPR1

From Abq

State:NM

Rider Type:Adventurer

Age:45-54

Gender:male

Bang for the Buck

5 / 5

Style

5 / 5

Comfort

3 / 5

Protection & Durability

3 / 5

Air Flow

5 / 5

Features

4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

Loud

Weight

Light

Heavy

Vision

Narrow

Wide

One could spend multiple times the price of this dual sport helmet and not get a great deal more in comfort, features or safety rating. The fit out of the box was properly snug and it broke in with about a day's riding. It flows air very well even at low speeds on the trails. It has good vision all around and does not hinder head movement when working through tight trail obstacles. The sun visor could be a little longer for riding into the sunset, and the padding cut thinner at the temples for sunglass insertion. Overall this is a very good helmet for the money and I get a lot of positive comments on how it looks too.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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This review is fromAFX FX-39 Dual Sport Urban Camo Helmet.

Overall rating

5 / 5

Love this helmet

PostedMay 14, 2012

Jason4115

From chektowaga

State:NY

Rider Type:Moto Newb

Age:18-24

Gender:male

Bang for the Buck

5 / 5

Style

5 / 5

Comfort

5 / 5

Protection & Durability

4 / 5

Air Flow

4 / 5

Features

5 / 5

Weight

Light

Heavy

this helmet is amazing, I love the feature where the visor clicks half hay to allow air flow. My only concern is that when i move the visor, it makes this nasty cracking sound and it bends on the left side. probabaly going to have to unscrew it to see what the problem is, other than that, it fits a little smaller than it should, i was suppost to get a small but i got a medium and it fits snug, i also bought a large but I havent gotten it yet to say how that fits

Yes, I recommend this product.

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AFX FX-39 Dual Sport Helmet

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What are the Pros and cons of a matte black finish on the AFX FX-39? Is it true matte black is harder to keep clean and blemishes easier?

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The matte black is really sharp looking and it will go with just about any gear or bike. I think it also is a little bit cooler then the gloss finish.

Age: 25-34

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I don't really care if my helmet gets dirty, but I haven't had any trouble cleaning the matte black finish. It still looks like new after 300 miles.

Age: 35-44

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1 week, 1 day ago

vtklr

Burlington

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Pro...You like the stealth look, no need to wax. Con...bug juice is harder to clean vs a waxed slick surface.

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That is a bit of a controversial question. Some say it is more difficult to keep clean. As someone who owns a couple of matte black helmets as well as a matte black superbike I would say the finish is no more difficult to KEEP clean than any other helmet. To CLEAN one of these helmets is actually a little bit easier than other helmets since you DO NOT use any chemicals to clean the surface. simply use a warm, wet wash cloth and thats really about it (sometimes some none abrasive soaps to get rid of bugs). no coating it anything like water repellents or solvents. my helmets are kept immaculate. No scrubbing = no scratching.

Age: 25-34

Gender: male

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AFX FX-39 Dual Sport Helmet

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If my head measures 59.5 cm, do I get a medium or large sized AFX FX-39DS?

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Medium for sure. my head is a 56 and the small afx 39 fits me, I wouldn't mind trying an XS. I've been a medium in every other helmet i've owned

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Wauchope Australia

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My head measures 59-60cm and I was hoping that the Medium would fit me. Alas, no...it was too tight. I exchanged it for a Large and it fits really well.

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Burlington

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I would suggest you go large. My head is 57.7 and a medium fits snug.

1 week, 5 days ago

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Rouses Point

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These helmets fit a bit big, so you should be fine in a MD.

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PHILADELPHIA

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AFX FX-39 Dual Sport Helmet

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How does the AFX-39 work for riders with glasses?

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How hard is it to put glasses on and off with helmet on? I generally wear a modular or flip-up helmet but really want to try one of these AFX helmets.

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Smaller glasses may fit, and there wouldn't be a problem with distance from your glasses to the shield, but the shape of the helmet doesn't seem ideal for glasses. Narrower, less round profile.

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Aexus

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It depends on how wide and square the corner of your glasses are. The helmet padding is designed to hug your cheeks comfortably. I personally use Nike wrap-around (sun)glasses with straight temples, and they are comfortable but snug. If you have regular eyeglasses, I would honestly recommend contact lenses, as helmets properly fitted are desiged to absorb impact energy from the impact point to your helmet. If you go loose enough to comfortably fit eyeglasses, you might be loosening the helmet and working against the protective intention of it. You never want a loose helmet, especially god forbid you take a tumble.

Also, the FX-39 helmets run slightly large, so I had to downsize to a Medium after I purchased my normal large size.

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zman1968

Lake Forest

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I dont wear regular glasses, but I can tell you cheap sunglasses with thick plastic frames kind of hurt when putting on, but I would think thin metal frames would be fine. Then again Im still breaking in the thing so it should be ok soon.

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DLMunson

Kenosha

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Seasoned Pro

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i've tried slipping sunglasses on while wearing the helmet and the grooves tend to keep my glasses up off my nose. There are channels for the arms to slide into the helmet making it easy to put on/take off glasses, but where they sit is slightly uncomfortable for me.

1 month ago

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I have had this for a few weeks and the sunglasses I use are a tiny bit difficult to put on and lift a bit. But it is not too bad. I think you just need to find a good matching sun glass that works.

I have a modular helmet too and putting the glasses on is a breeze on those.

1 month ago

SamA

Worcester

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Quite well, from what I have heard. We have a TeamZilla member (Ryan) who tried this helmet on with glasses and can attest to a good fit.

Age: 25-34

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1 month ago

Chris K.

PHILADELPHIA

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AFX FX-39 Dual Sport Helmet

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Can I purchase extra visors for the AFX FX 39 DS? Thanks!

KLRMark

Canon City

State: CO

Rider Type: Adventurer

Age: 45-54

Gender: male

1 month, 2 weeks ago

KLRMark

Canon City

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I can verify that we will have those shields available and listed on the website when they are released next month. Thanks, all, for your interest!

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Chris K.

PHILADELPHIA

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They're listed on the website, but unavailable to order yet. They have clear, smoke, and dark smoke listed.

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Seattle

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KLRMark, I spoke with AFX last week and you can get on a call list for when they arrive in May.

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