{"id":9074,"date":"2022-01-05T13:31:32","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T13:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/arai-vx-pro4-review-long-term-off-road-helmet-test-10\/"},"modified":"2022-01-05T13:31:32","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T13:31:32","slug":"arai-vx-pro4-review-long-term-off-road-helmet-test-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/arai-vx-pro4-review-long-term-off-road-helmet-test-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Arai VX-Pro4 review [Long Term Off-Road Helmet Test]"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Although Arai is best known for its premium road helmets, the Japanese brand also makes a dirt-specific helmet – the Arai VX-Pro4. It uses the same R75 shape design as the road helmets and relies on Arai’s \u201cGlancing Off\u201d philosophy<\/a> Impact protection for the driver’s head. I’ve been wearing the VX-Pro4 since its introduction in 2014, so it’s time for a long-term test of experience on several examples of the breed.<\/p>\n

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Arai relies on the smooth contours of the VX-Pro4 to dissipate any impact from a fall. The chin bar is particularly close to the mouth; According to Arai, there is a security reason for this. The shorter chin bar makes your head and neck less likely to be dislocated in a fall, which can cause catastrophic injuries. Arai<\/a> regards your face as a crumple zone and prioritizes protecting your neck and brain over your face. The outer plastic spoilers are reduced to a minimum and break off on impact. The relatively short umbrella uses plastic fasteners that shear off when necessary. As with all helmets, it’s about managing risk and making informed decisions.<\/p>\n

Part of the reason the Arai VX-Pro4 goes for up to $ 760 in your wallet is because the helmets are handcrafted by highly skilled long-time artisans at Arai. The outer shell is a smooth laminate construction with many layers molded together. Arai claims a 30 percent higher tensile strength than standard fiberglass for the shell, along with improved penetration prevention thanks to an expensive Super Fiber layer. Inside is a multi-density EPS liner to absorb most of the shock. If you are looking for the latest technology such as MIPS or similar, you need a different helmet. Arai doesn’t believe this is the safest way to build a helmet – a contentious position certainly – so the company relies on its own proven safety strategies.<\/p>\n

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At 3 pounds, 11 ounces for a medium-sized VX-Pro4, the Arai is pretty heavy for a dirt bike helmet – some helmets break below the three-pound mark. Fortunately, the VX-Pro4’s balance camouflages its weight once it’s on your head. The VX-Pro4 doesn’t feel particularly light or heavy – it just feels good. I have an arai friendly skull and the intermediate oval shape works perfect for me. Some drivers are sensitive to the thickness of the cheek pads, and Arai offers replacement pads that are either 0.2 inches thicker or thinner – a noticeable difference to your face. The standard pads are fine with me.<\/p>\n

The rounded chin guard is actually noticeably close to the mouth when the helmet is on. Once you know why there is a sense of comfort and confidence. There is a stainless steel grille in the chin guard to allow air to flow into the mouth; It’s an always open design. The only other ventilation comes from two closable forehead vents. The air exits through five non-closable vents – one on the top of the head, two on the top of the back of the head and two on the sides. With no exit restrictions, the two intake openings are sufficient to keep your head cool in summer. I’m driving in triple-digit heat and my head isn’t roasting. When the temperature drops, my head never gets cold. Of course everyone has a different feeling of temperature.<\/p>\n

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The Arai VX-Pro4 has a small eye opening, although it accepts all of the glasses we tested. Because of the helmet’s nose protection, we usually pull off the nose protection on the glasses. The molded eyeport frame has a guide for the goggle strap and the vent cover provides a guide on the back of the helmet.<\/p>\n

The helmet’s soft inner lining is plush, though it’s corrugated for airflow over the scalp. Removing the liner for washing is not difficult and reinstalling it requires just a little patience and dexterity. We were able to install a Cardo Packtalk Slim on some of our VX-Pro4 helmets without any problems, as Cardo offers a bracket that is designed for compatibility with this Arai.<\/p>\n

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I’ve used the Arai VX-Pro4 extensively for off-road and dual-sport rides. Aerodynamics aren’t that important when riding dirt biking, although I make pretty quick progress on dirt roads and dry lake beds in the desert. The summit catches the air when you look up – otherwise it handles speed limits well, although it’s not as quiet as Arai’s road bike helmets.<\/p>\n

Choosing a helmet is a particularly personal decision that involves many factors. The Arai VX-Pro4 is a high-quality dirt bike helmet for the rider who wants the highest quality workmanship, appreciates the craftsmanship in a family business, agrees with the Arai safety doctrine Glancing Off, is not price-sensitive and of course has a head shape that fits seamlessly into the Inserts helmet shape.<\/p>\n

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