KIDS FULL FACE HELMETS
A top-notch full-face mountain bike helmet for kids should prioritize safety, featuring durable construction with advanced impact-absorbing materials and a secure, customizable fit for optimal protection during accidents or collisions. Furthermore, efficient ventilation systems and a lighter weight are essential to prevent overheating and neck strain in kids during rigorous rides, ensuring comfort and safety. Lastly, a concussion force reduction technology like MIPS, while not essential is a nice addition for minimal cost.
Bell Sanction Full Face
At a minimum head circumference (circumference just above brow line) of 52 cm for a size small, it was one of the smallest helmets I could find for my 7 year old that was sub $100. Also, with a weight of 850 grams (1.8 lbs), it was also one of the lightest helmets I could find. The buckle closure is great for little kids compared to a D ring. Comparative weight helmets are almost always made from carbon fiber and can run $250 dollars plus. It even comes in size XS 48-50 cm. Intention is not for DH, more of a dirtjump and BMX helmet.
Where to buy: Backcountry | Amazon | Jenson USA | MSRP: $94 USD
Mongoose Title Youth
This new helmet comes out firmly as a competitor in the introductory full face helmet category for kids. At 775 grams, it is really light and offers good protection. Certified in both CPSC and ASTM Standard F1952 (Downhill) standards, the helmet is offered in a huge size range from little kids to adults (YS 47-48cm, YM 49-50 cm, YL 51-52 cm). 10 vents, google channel, standard buckle (not a D ring) and adjustable visor.
Where to buy: Amazon | MSRP: $99 USD
7iDP M1 Youth Tactic Helmet
A lot to love here. Light weight, 840 grams, with a big eye opening for great field of view in two sizes for the little rippers (Youth M 48-50cm, Youth L 50-52cm, XS 52-54cm and S 54-56cm). 7IDP has the little guys and gals covered with great protection, D ring buckle and a cool 17 vents. Available in 5 colors.
Where to buy: Jenson USA | Amazon | MSRP: $109 USD
Fly Racing Rayce Youth Helmet
At 873 grams for a size medium, this helmet is designed for BMX Racing, FreeRide and DH Mountain Biking. The Default features an aerodynamic poly-alloy shell, sharp graphics, vents, removable and washable liner and cheek pads, padded chin strap with a D-ring closure. A complete size run for kids: Small 47-48 cm, Medium 49-50 cm and Large 51-52 cm. Downhill certified ASTM F1952 (DH).
Where to buy: Jenosn USA | Dan's Comp| MSRP: $119 USD
7iDP Project 23 ABS
This is an awesome helmet! 800 grams in sizes XS (53-54cm) and S (55-56cm), this is a fully certified DH (ASTM F1952-15) helmet for little heads that charge downhill. The XS and Small are the same shell just different pads and you can purchase pads separately. D-Ring closure with 23 vents.
Where to buy: Jenson USA | MSRP: $149 USD
Kali Zoka Full Face
Another good value helmet, the Kali Zoka weighs in at 980 grams and comes in two youth sizes (Medium 50-51 cm and Large 52-53 cm). Other features include removable/washable liner and 6 vents to keep the little one cool.
Where to buy: Backcountry | Jenson USA | MEC Canada | MSRP: $120 USD $125 CDN
Fox Youth Rampage
Two sizes for for the kids, the Rampage uses a D-Ring buckle closure and is intended for downhill. It uses a light weight ABS shell and EPS foam liner to offer good protections for the shrediest of kids. Small 49-50 cm, Large 51-52 cm.
Where to buy: Amazon | Jenson USA | EVO | MSRP: $169 USD
SixSixOne Reset Helmet with MIPS
A medium is 1100 grams but you can get these down to xxs (49-51 cm) to fit the wee ones and they will be considerably lighter. This is a great value DH certified helmet. Available in MIPS, the helmet has 10 vents to keep you cool and uses D Ring closure system. Aslo available without MIPS.
Where to buy: Jenson USA | MSRP: $119-159 USD
100% Status Youth Helmet
This is a really nice youth specific helmet. Bonus, the price dropped by 25 bucks this year. Available in in Youth S, M, and Large, the helmet is DH certified with soft liner, removable cheek pads, adjustable visor and cooling vents. Size small fits 47-48 cm.
Where to buy: Planet Cyclery | Backcountry | Jenson USA | MSRP: $175 USD
iXS Trigger FF Helmet
Wow! Around 650 grams, this is one light Full Face helmets out there. DH certified with at ton of ventilation to keep your grom cool, this is a good answer for dedicated full face coverage for the climbing kid and those wanting a light weight helmet for the bike park. Smallest size fits 54-58 cm.
Where to buy: Backcountry | Jenson USA | Amazon | MSRP: $249 USD
Troy Lee Stage Helmet
Another amazing light weight "enduro" helmet at 690 grams. The addition of MIPS to this EPS and EPP dual density foam offers great protection rotational force,high and low speed impacts. Large openings in the chin bar and extensive on head ventilation make this a cool full face helmet. Smallest size fits 54-56 cm.
Where to buy: Jenson USA | REI | MSRP: $299 USD
Bell Super 3R MIPS
At 780 grams, this is a lightweight extremely well vented helmet that converts from half shell to a full face (2 helmets for the price of one). It also has MIPS protection to boot with a fit range from 52-56 cm in size small so think 8 years old plus depending on head size. Note, the helmet is not DH certified.
Where to buy: Jenson USA | Backcountry | MSRP: $230 USD
Bell Super DH MIPS
The Bell Super DH MIPS Mountain Bike Helmet takes the versatility of the popular Super 3R and evolves it into a premium, steep terrain helmet (2 helmets in one again with breakaway chin bar). It features a Float Fit DH system with a Fidlock Buckle so you can dial in the perfect fit. It has a Goggleguide Adjustable Visor System so you can place your goggles on the front of the helmet. An integrated breakaway camera mount will break away upon impact so your camera doesn't get damaged. The MIPS Spherical system helps redirect impact energy to protect your head better. 850 grams, size small is 52-56 cm.
Where to buy: Jenson USA | Backcountry | MSRP: $324 USD
