FXR Fuel EVO modular helmet test

I had the opportunity to test the FXR Fuel modular helmet with electric visor this winter, so here are my comments.

I chose to try this helmet because of the many accessories. The modular helmet includes an electric visor and a tinted visor. It also features a breath deflector.

I first noticed the weight of the helmet by holding it in my hands. It is like the weight of many full-face helmets sold on the market. I was very impressed because I thought it would be much heavier with all the accessories. If you wear it for a long time, it' s an advantage to have a lightweight helmet.

When I wear the helmet, I feel comfortable. The quality inner lining is good and holds the helmet firmly in place. I like the helmet strap that attaches and detaches easily. The button to open the helmet is easily accessible and works well, even with a pair of gloves. The helmet is a little harder to close with gloves, but that's not a concern. The use of the tinted visor is convenient when the sun is shining and can be activated on the left side of the helmet, making it very easy to use or remove, even while driving.

During my rides, I tested the helmet under different conditions and temperatures. This means in extreme cold and snow, but also beautiful sunny and much milder conditions. In most situations, the helmet works very well. The visor never gets foggy because of the heated visor. Even if you don't plug in the helmet, the visor doesn't fog up as quickly as other models. The breath deflector helps a lot to reduce fogging in the visor; it folds in on itself when you remove the helmet. Also, when the traps are open, there is good air circulation to keep the head cool. The same goes for the sun visor; it can be used well if you know how to manage the ventilation traps. It tends to fog more easily because it is closer to our nose, and the heat from our forehead, but I can use it for several hours without any problems, whether it is mild or very cold outside.

The helmet is comfortable to wear for several hours. There is a small deflector behind the helmet that I thought was not necessary at first, but it reduced the pressure on the neck when the wind is strong. I want to mention the fact that the helmet let air and snow in sometimes, even if all the ventilation traps were closed. It is important to note that this phenomenon does not always occur. I don't know if this is an isolated problem or not. It would be nice if FXR could try to isolate the helmet a little better, especially the closing of the double visor and the opening and closing mechanism of the modular helmet. I would have liked the helmet to be a little more airtight. When the temperature is below -25 degrees, I thought this helmet was cold. This is due to the problem of air and snow entry, particularly when following other snowmobiles. When riding in milder conditions or temperatures, the helmet is comfortable to wear.