Bell Helmets needs to redefine your expectations of reasonably priced safety with their up to date Sanction 2 full-face helmets. The redesigned Sanction 2s function choose know-how borrowed from Bell’s range-topping Full 10, however sits on the reverse finish of the worth vary.
In designing the brand new Sanction 2s Bell targeted on offering a very good match, breathability, and providing good worth. Each the brand new Sanction 2 and Sanction 2 DLX are ASTM licensed for DH and BMX racing, and the bottom mannequin is available in an XXS measurement for youthful shredders.
Sanction 2 DLX
The redesigned Sanction 2 DLX options an ABS shell and an EPS liner. The brand new shell has a smooth, absolutely up to date design with a nicer general look than the outgoing Sanction full face (particularly the chin bar and entrance vent, IMHO). Bell says the Sanction helmets’ face opening permits for good compatibility with goggles.
To maintain air flowing freely, the Sanction 2 DLX boasts 14 vents and Bell’s Ventilated DH Air padding. Whilst you can see the rear air flow was impressed by the top-tier Full 10 helmet, the Sanction 2 DLX doesn’t provide the identical large rear vents. It does seem the smaller rear/aspect vents comply with the identical precept of drawing air out of the again of the helmet (this design proved very efficient within the Full 10 I examined final yr).
The Sanction 2 DLX comes with MIPS Important (which is the ‘customary’ MIPS system with the seen yellow slip-plane liner) to scale back rotational forces in a crash. Â
The DLX additionally features a Fidlock magnetic chin buckle and an Adjustable Flying Bridge visor. The visor is formed to assist airflow via the helmet, and designed to flex to assist handle power in an impression.
Different options of the DLX mannequin embrace quick-drying Ionic+ antimicrobial padding with silver metalized yarn to combat odor buildup, and detachable cheek pads (meant for simple washing; they’re not the emergency pull-out sort).
A measurement medium Sanction 2 DLX weighs a claimed 1080g. They’re accessible in seven colorways/graphics, and in sizes XS/S, M, L, and XL.
Sanction 2
The bottom mannequin Sanction 2 gives the identical ABS shell and EPS liner because the DLX, with the identical Ventilated DH Air padding and detachable/washable cheek pads, nonetheless, the padding will not be Ionic+. The bottom mannequin consists of Bell’s Adjustable Flying Bridge visor however doesn’t get the MIPS Important liner and makes use of a standard chin buckle as a substitute of a Fidlock.
Excellent news for youthful and smaller riders; the Sanction 2 is offered in an XXS measurement (in choose colours), becoming heads as small as 48cm, and licensed for anybody aged 5 and up. With out the MIPS liner, the Sanction 2 weighs barely lower than the DLX mannequin at 1040g for a measurement medium. The Sanction 2 is offered in 5 colours, and the identical sizes because the DLX (plus the choose XXS choices).
The Sanction 2 DLX retails for $180 (or $200 for upcoming particular colorways and signature fashions). MSRP for the Sanction 2 is simply $120. Each fashions are actually accessible on-line and at Bell retailers throughout the USA.
Bell is planning to ship me each fashions of the Sanction 2 helmets for testing, so regulate Bikerumor for a comparative assessment later this summer time.
