Fox Striker Helmet



Left - Fox Flux 349gr, Right Fox Striker 298 gr



Fox has finally decided to create a supposedly improved version

of the ubiquitous Flux helmet. However, the Fox Striker did not

replace the Flux which still has numerous 2011 versions. I think

the Fox Striker is aimed at people who think that the Flux is a tad

bit too All-Mountain.

The Fox Striker helmet is supposedly 100grams lighter than

the Fox Flux. This alone should appeal to guys who ride more

XC than AM. It also lost the 'go-fast' fin behind the helmet

and now it has 22 vents instead of the 20 vents that the Flux has.

The 2 biggest vents are at the back and they are supported

by some honeycomb-structured plastic.

The visor is also smaller than the Flux's and even the back

strap is now padded.

When I saw the Fox Striker @CineLeisure, my eyes widened

and I looked at my wife. She asked me : 'You want that?'.

I said 'Yeahhhhh...'. Then she asked : 'What's the difference

between that and the other one (Flux)?'. I said 'uhhhhh a lot...

it has this, it has that, blah blah'. Then she said 'Whatever,

just go and get it before I change my mind!'.

Hehehehehe success !

Anyway, I used the Fox Striker for my ride today and

it does really feel airy and light. The thing is you will just

have to take my word for it because the fit and perceived airiness

of a helmet is subjective.

However, it is not 100grams lighter and I submit above

photo as evidence.