Qualifier Helmet, Matte Black, Large

First of all, we riders all know that motorcycle helmets can run a wide range of costs, and (intuitively) 'you get what you pay for,' right? With that being said, I wanted a helmet with a reasonable price (under $200), one that was a trusted 'name brand,' one that was at least DOT (--but not necessarily SNELL) certified, and most of all, one that FIT my gargantuan head. (I'm a big guy, 6'4", 250 lbs.). I've owned 3-4 full face helmets, including my most recent, a HJC that was a Size 2XL, that fit snugly, just right. Nevertheless, I measured the widest part of my head, at the forehead, and chose a Bell Qualifier DLX full-face Blackout helmet, from Amazon. According to the dropdown box for sizing, I required 2XL (same as my HJC), which happened to be the largest size available for this helmet. Fine, I ordered it. It arrived (I'm an Amazon Prime member) three days later. But, unfortunately, I was disappointed that the 2XL simply did not fit my head--WAY too small. It wouldn't even fit over my ears for my head to get all the way inside. My next move was to check out similar helmets, like this Bell Qualifier--which was available in THREE-XL. Lo-and-behold, this helmet (in 3XL) turned out to be absolutely PERFECT! It fits on my head, and is the perfect 'snugness': not too tight and not too loose (if I 'shake my head around', the helmet doesn't move around my head at all). I get a feeling of my head being well-protected. It's not the most expensive helmet on the market, but it's not a 'cheapie' either. It's DOT certified, a name brand and, most of all, it fits like a dream! The lesson learned is that different helmet manufacturers have different sizings. Hopefully, it doesn't boil down to 'trial and error' as it did for me, in this case. Nevertheless, all I can do is submit this review that my Bell helmet is excellent. And if you need a 2XL (or whatever size), with a price that won't 'break the bank', and you're considering a helmet made by Bell, order 'one size larger' than what it seems you'll need --and you won't be disappointed. My experience in this case was a slight bit of trouble (having to return the first helmet, which was a 'free return'), but it was worth it in the end. I got a good looking, good performing, name brand helmet at a reasonable price. Happy riding!

I purchased this as my first helmet about a year ago and I still enjoy using this helmet. The visor has a simple design, I like how easy it is to open whereas my dad's Arai has a more complex system just to open the visor. I never felt too hot with it in the summer, it has plenty of ventilation, maybe a bit too much. There's definitely wind noise in this bucket, it isn't a quiet ride but you're on a motorcycle, shits going to be loud if you're exposed to the open road. The wind flies up the chin quite easily since there is no cover to block wind but that's not a problem for me. I do wish I came with a dark tint visor though since buying a separate visor costs 40-50 dollars, almost half the price of the helmet. I was able to use some aviators with the helmet on but it's a very tight fit, even after a year of use the helmet is quite snug which is what you want. Thankfully I haven't had to put crash durability to the test but I have seen other reviews that say this helmet as saved their life so I feel pretty safe with it on. I definitely recommend if you want a decent looking helmet that's safe and for less than $150 USD.

Fit is great. Product is just as described! Arrived in a timely manner!

I was wary about trying out an unrated new helmet, but I've been very pleased with this so far. Lots of motorcycle sites have reviewed the helmet and had positive things to say, so I went for it. I thought sizing was pretty accurate, but it may run a little tight. I was at the lower end of the Large Helmet size range. I haven't worn the qualifier long enough to have it really be broken in to my head. Helmet is light, fits well, very little or no buffeting at high speed (75+) so the aerodynamics seem to be dialed in well. I can't tell if there is wind noise because my bike has straight pipes and is very loud by itself. There is a lot of space around the ears inside the helmet to allow for speakers, so I don't feel that there is much sound deadening. This could be positive or negative depending on your perspective, for a guy with a loud bike like mine, I wish it was a bit quieter in there. If I had to complain, the shell seems to be a bit on the large side, thought not comically large. There is also a significant gap between my chin, and the helmet chin, meaning that there is a lot of airflow over my face, even with the vents closed. This is probably going to be great in the hotter months, but this early in spring, it felt a bit cool. I hope Bell releases some sort of clip on chin piece/breath box for the qualifier to reduce this, otherwise you'll want a balaclava or other wind protection on cool days. As for the person who complained about the lack of tinted shield, they said themselves that all other helmets show tinted, but come with clear. I'm unsure why they assumed this helmet would be different. I bought the dark smoke visor separately and it looks great with the matte black. For the price, I think this is a great helmet. The looks, especially with the *optional* dark smoke shield, are great, and the build quality and materials seem to be fantastic for an entry level helmet.

Excellent build quality, shield contacts seal to cut noise and wind. Shield ratchet holds well in all positions. Paint finish very nice. One possible hang up is the fit is comfortable and effective making it tough to wear your glasses. Sweet helmet!

The cushions make it a little tight in the facial area. The rest of the helmet fits perfectly. I would not be able to go to a larger size then it would be way too big around my head. I think the facial area will compress more eventually, and be less pressure on my face. I have owned Bell helmets in the past. This one is affordable and I would highly recommend.

As expected. Great quality.

The helmet itself is good and so far I've had no issues with it. My only complaint is that the advertisement photos clearly show a tinted visor. But upon receiving my helmet, the visor was a plain old transparent one. Not that big of an issue I know but It would be nice if that was shown in the pictures.

The edge seal was loose and hanging. Fixed it with super glue

Se siente muy bien el casco se nota la calidad

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Got this for my girlfriend. She loves it. Fits like a glove. Can’t wait for summer to use it.

La calidad es excelente y me parecio muy buen precio. Los ductos de aire ayudan bastante, y la claridad de la mica es excellente