Ricardo Lino is Wrong - Best Helmet Battle - Protec Full Cut vs Ennui Elite

[@protec]

Kennan, Thank you for all the love. Your points are noted. I love the "Helmet Battle". We're working on things and we'll send you some stuff when we got it out. Want to get your take. Keep doing it. (not that you need us to tell you that, haha)

[@TattedTommysTv]

Pro Tec full cut fo life proud wearer wearing it now as i type i love it so much lol

[@RicardoLino]

Heeh gota grow my hair. I understand what you mean. For me protec feels a bit short.. comfort wise i still think S1 can take it in the full cuts i have tried.... the Elite fits good on me...;) they might need to change some stuff for more people to have it fit like it does do on me ;) Lotta love

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Nothing but love brother. I had to do it.

[@Rene_Dillon]

@@BLADINGonTheBrain dude i wear a huge 7 5/8 triple eight xl, super small for me, pro-tec i cant find the foam padding like back in the day, and that French helmet i can almost guarantee it wont fit.....i cant find any helmet from any brand in my size....so i never wear a helmet

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Aww that stinks. It’s a bummer when I hear that you want to be safe but can’t find a manufacturer that makes a product in your size. I hope companies are listening.

[@timrichter5853]

@@Rene_Dillon try the triple8 HEED i wear an 8 and can rock it. S1 also makes an XXL. Bern is my favorite but they stopped making the larger sizes

[@Rene_Dillon]

@@timrichter5853 dude thanks, gonna buy one tomorrow

[@eclectic_nature8644]

As a Marine I always had to wear my helmet when doing my job. You want to be able to do your job and get back home. So when I skate I wear a helmet, I won’t to keep skating and I want to go home safe. Perspective.

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Perfectly stated. Thank you for watching and being a part of this community.

[@cameron_hancock7]

Bro, thank you so much for this video. I have an aggressive background from forever and ever ago, but I just received my first pair of powerslide next 90’s yesterday. So much fun to cruise and I can’t wait to get them in the park (I’m also a transition skateboarder lol). That being said, I started watching Ricardos videos 3 months ago, made my choice, and now that I’m trying tk get to the skatepark I stumbled upon this video. Sorry so long winded but thank you frfr! New sub right here man!

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Glad to have you back on skates, maybe even a deck and part of this community. Ricardo and I are good friends, check out the videos from when he stayed with me.

[@RyanJohnsonHQ]

I just returned my protec certified... not comfortable and the sweat just rushes to my face and eyes... ordered the non certified with the soft foam see how that goes

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Let me know how it goes. You are so correct. This summer has been a sweaty one in my certified.

[@dergeistliche2006]

This short earloop annoys me so much I cant even tell. Espacially when I wear my ear buds its always pressing the left bud into my ear drum... Do you wear ear buds in the pro-tec helmet or do retro helmets work in general with ear buds? Iam lookin for a helmet that protects my ears for colder temperatures and I want to listen to music without the pressure on the ear buds I orderd the gravity solid from TSG but I also like the pro-tec or S1 retro

[@Stabu]

What's your opinion on MIPS technology? I've never worn a helmet while skating, but after having a bad fall (didn't hit my head) I realized I need to look into this. Seems like helmets in general are beneficial, but cars also drive closer to you when you wear one and you're more likely to hurt your head because the helmet makes it more bulky (without one you'll usually hit your shoulder first). But with MIPS it seems to me to definitely be worth having a helmet. I'm a bit surprised you talked so much about fit - which I agree is important - but so little about the MIPS part.

[@wadesblades8316]

Great video as always, not sure if you're aware of this but the regular version of the enui helmet without the peak comes with different thicknesses on the padding to adjust for your head. I've got a big dome myself and when I first put it on I felt like it was gonna juice my brains. When I swapped to the thinnest set of padding that comes with it I was able to make it work. Still pretty snug but wearable enough for me. I'm wondering if you got the regular version if it would fit you or not.

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Thanks for the positivity. I have been told that the non peak version has different padding sizing. I tried the helmet with no peak, and thus no lining and it was still to small.

[@TuckerFreeland]

That’s always been my problem I can’t ever find a helmet that fits my head I wear an extra large helmet the Triple 8 sweats that is still like tight on my head and I got a lot of hair also hair also. So for me it’s just hard to wear a helmet in general just because of those things right there

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Have you tried the full cut styles? They tend to be roomier but less padding means a sweaty face.

[@TuckerFreeland]

I tried one on and I got the same tight pressure on my forehead that other helmets give me. It may have just been too small though. I tried a friends on. Rip to my cave man head 😂

[@TattedTommysTv]

Pro Tec Full cut for skating and onewheels i also rock a Mips system drop frame bell fasthouse when im getting jiggy but most times my go to is my pro tec full cut fo life ... Ive had 9 concussions a stroke and bealls palzy ... Gotta keep the dome ptotected

[@martianspy]

I just picked up the Ennui and it's too tight for me too and my hair is very short. It's a bummer because its a really cool looking helmet.

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

It’s a very light helmet as well. It’s a bummer for reals. They have updated the product but never added more sizes.

[@kyles5836]

Great reviews man thanks for doing this

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

You are so welcome. It’s time for an update.

[@raffman4266]

real vlog!! No Bullshit !! Great job Bro!!

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Thank you.

[@tomconway6808]

Ennui's ST Pro Knee Gaskets in L/XL are too small for me, and I'm not a big guy. The Shock Sleeves apparently measure the same so I didn't even bother ordering them to try.

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Thanks for the information. I’ve never tried there gaskets.

[@ThirtyandRollin]

All about the helmet these days! Strap up roll out!

[@tawmifm]

Why did you switch to a helmet without MIPS? Did you find it not that beneficial?

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

So the MIPS increases the price point by a lot. I didn’t think the rotational force protection was going to come into play as much as the price point suggested. So when I had to retire one I switched to a non MIPS version.

[@PDillz]

Is there a version with this helmet that doesn’t have a hat built into it?

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Yes. Look for the no peak version. You can get it here. www.inlinewarehouse.com/Ennui_Elite/descpage-920102.html

[@rose1005mary]

Great review, I thought the same about the sizing! They need to make all sizes and more colors! Do you recommend it for small sizes though?

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Totally recommended for smaller head sizes.

[@rose1005mary]

@@BLADINGonTheBrain thanks

[@FileUnderMforMusic]

The padding in the ProTec is its achilles heel. It makes for a very inflexible fit; either it fits you, or it doesn't, and as you say, offers no kind of sweat absorption.

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

It’s a drip factory for sure.

[@mylesjohnson7351]

I have reservations about ennui helmets because they aren’t certified I have seen videos of people dropping a bowling ball on an uncertified helmet and it just totally deforms on impact I don’t trust a helmet that isn’t gonna protect your head so for me I just am not sure ennui helmets offer any real protection even tho they are a powerslide brand I can’t justify buying a helmet that might end up deforming on impact if they came out with a certified helmet I would buy it

[@NoQualmsTheArtist]

I rock an extra large ProTec helmet just to fit in my long dreads. It’s a little loose but it’s the only thing that fits in my locks. I can’t imagine if I also had a big head 😬

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

I wish companies made more styles in an XL. Dreads can make sizing everything such a challenge.

[@NoQualmsTheArtist]

@@BLADINGonTheBrain I've found that S1 have an extensive size range. I've finally found a helmet that actually fits my head and dreads and isn't too loose 👍🏾

[@mikeczech7011]

I don’t think Ricardo’s last helmet video had anything to do with which is better or best. His video was only about no longer wearing brands that are embarrassed of or not supportive of inline skating. #justwearahelmet #supportinlineskatingcompanies

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Yes I totally agree with you and Ricardo. He ends with a recommendation that isn’t actually possible for people like me. So the call is to skate brands to reimagine a “one size fits all” model for any product because It doesn’t work.

[@KmtcsAxu]

I appreciate you pushing for the sun-kissed. I'm a disabled vet about to get back into it and you are motivation god. I appreciate you

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Hahaha. Thanks. I’m glad that appreciated and not too silly.

[@cateyenebula]

Thanks for sharing man! Let's hope your message is heard.

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

For sure I hope so too, thanks for the positivity.

[@thekamikaze789]

The best helmet is almost always the one that fits. If two fit the same, you can look for the "better" brand. Tech, whatever. But it HAS to fit.

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

If it doesn’t fit it doesn’t make sense. Let’s make sure all skate brands are more inclusive. The one size fits all model just doesn’t work.

[@kaistevens6689]

Got my first brain injury last week and I’m bummed I can’t skate for a month. Need a helmet asap.

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Sorry to hear that. I hope it was a mild Injury. Glad you are taking the time to heal.

[@kaistevens6689]

@@BLADINGonTheBrain fortunately it is a mild injury.I just bought an MIPS triple 8 so when I’m feeling better I can get back to bowl skating!

[@360revolucion8]

I don't have long dreads but I do have long thick curly hair. I don't do inline but I do roll on my bici & patines. I have a few cycling helmets (Giro, 2 different Specialized helmets) & I have a few helmets for roller skating like the same Triple 8 helmet featured here, S1, and Smith helmet but most of the time I don't wear any. Why? Well one, sizing/fit and two, comfort. Although my helmets fit my noggin, they only fit if I wear my hair down. My hair is thick and wearing my hair down makes me sweat even more leaving my back more sweaty than wearing my hair tide back into a low/mid/high ponytail. Problem with helmets is you cannot wear your hair tide back in any kind of ponytail without having problems with fitting issues. That long hair ponytail problem is not an issue in a couple of hard to find helmets that have the adjustable switch in the back AND have ENOUGH SPACING (or strap mobility) between the back adjustable strap AND the helmet so you can pull your long thick ponytail hair through that spacing and still have one helmet that fits your ponytail. Usually I have to wear my low ponytail all in my helmet but then that requires a bigger helmet size than wearing my hair down. I eventually have hairs getting stuck on my sweaty face when wearing my hair down so nope hair has to be tide in a ponytail. I would rather wear a roomier helmet that offers space in the back (somehow) to pull your ponytail through. My cycling helmets have the adjustable strap in the back but only my Giro helmet allows enough space between the back strap and helmet to pull my ponytail through. I'm not sure if that compromises the safety of wearing a helmet but it's the most comfortable for my thick long curly hair and head.

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

that’s such a challenge. I wish we had helmet companies thinking beyond straight, flat hair or no hair at all.

[@360revolucion8]

@@BLADINGonTheBrain If you have long hair/dreads pass your shoulders, do you really want to wear it down and get hotter/sweatier faster to comfortably (the comfort is temporarily until you quickly start sweating) fit a helmet? It's much more refreshing and comfortable to wear a helmet tide back but the ponytail gets in the way of fitting properly. Perhaps if helmets were design with more vent holes that can serve for ventilation or to slip your hair through if the holes are placed in areas of the helmet where a ponytail may fit through. Idk, just throwing out an idea.

[@360revolucion8]

@@BLADINGonTheBrain The hair in a helmet struggle is real. Watch Artemis Faeiryne's "Helmet for Afro Hair" YT video.

[@pedromedina1802]

I have the ennui elite, also I have long hair too…but smaller head … It fits ok, but the chin straps are way too short and normally gives me some pain on my parietals after wearing it for a while… Looks cool for sure and is light as a feather, but I agree with you, one size fits all, is kind of a long shot … I end up buying a pro tec classic certified just because was on sale …

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

I’m right there with you. I’ve been in a protech full cut for over a year. Thanks for the comment.

[@jozibrewer]

I'm in the same boat. I bought it because I wanted to support inline and the technology seemed awesome. I have a big head, and long (albeit fine) hair. Maybe when I eventually go bald, it'll barely fit. I'd instabuy a larger ennui elite.

[@darthvapor3272]

You got me sold on the triple eight mips helmet! I have a pro tec but had it for years. I was in a bad car accident a couple years ago and hit my head on the driver window hard. I’m 38, not getting any younger so I need to protect the melon lol.

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Man, I’m happy you are still with us to tell the story. The MIPS is smart technology for sure I hope neither of us get to prove that it works.

[@rfr7]

This dude got it exactly right. The ennui would be a great helmet, but for the sizing and the chin strap.

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Thanks. So far they have been very responsive to community feedback.

[@FiscHwaecg]

Got the elite recently. Perfect fit and super light. But it doesn't fit for any of my friends. If you have a slightly bigger head this won't fit.

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

It’s a bummer for sure and I’m happy you get to enjoy the lightest helmet I’ve ever tried.

[@jessa.3857]

Whats the diameter of your head if you don't mind me asking?? I'm really insteaded in the Ennui elite!

[@alchemicalcreations]

I agree with the full cut! The way it’s weight is distributed makes it feel light and your head doesn’t feel top heavy or whatever. Love the ennui too. But my big head can’t wear it without most of the padding taken out. It’s light, but I do feel safer with the protec

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Exactly!!

[@rollforever85]

"I don't even know if that fits my kids ears" lol

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

facts, I'm not sure!

[@userunknown2771]

11:24 min it took him to get to the point, where Ricardo is wrong.

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

That’s not the point of the episode though.

[@aBudSmoker22]

Dang my guy you helped me pick a helmet and steer me away from the Ennui Peak with brim that thing doesn't seem like it will fit me as i expected i almost bought it and after i watched this i took it out and back to the drawing board on finding a helmet

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

Interesting video. I really need to get to a point where I'm wearing a helmet. I've started wearing knee pads everytime I skate, cuz I kept getting bloody knees. Haven't fallen on my knees since haha. But yeah I'm getting there, videos like this helps to normalise the wearing of helmets more. 🙏 That thin ennui one in black looks too much like a horse riding helmet to me... I'd go for it in white! Take it easy 🙌

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Hahah. Yeah I do like the look of horse riding helmets so I wonder. 🤔 let’s normalize safety together. I get really excited to see people skating in helmets these days.

[@SkywalkFPV]

Too bad the Ennui Elite helmets are not widely available anymore, which they should because they look nice.. The market does seems saturated with all the normal mediocre helmets.. No cap..

[@ollieanthem9213]

🧠I've got a 24" mellon, so I'll take whatever fits, lol 🦞 Exoskeleton style... I feel naked without it. Can't skate w/o me pads... Still no free pass on injury, but it hedges the bets on my side. Ride your pads with pride...

[@zekwilt]

Move over Dunkle vs Julio 😯😯😯

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Hahahaha

[@corone2018]

Agreed

[@JoeDinsdale]

No hair but a massive head, I think my head is 1cm too big for the elite.

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

I feel your pain. Literally every time I revisit the Elite. I couldn’t even keep it on my head for long enough during this shoot.

[@JoeDinsdale]

@@BLADINGonTheBrain such a good looking helmet, hopefully they'll change their ways 🙌

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

If we demand it, they should right?

[@AdonisTaylor]

One love brother

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Respect. Thanks for the comment.

[@tncpeterd]

yeah bro im anti one size fits all too! anti one size 4 life/ anti one size gang

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Miss you Pete.

[@thatmountain]

Respect!!

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Thanks.

[@thrillacious]

Completely completely agree. If we want everyone to stay protected, got be flexible. I personally have short hair and apparently a tiny ass head. This helmet fits perfect.... For me. So I'll consider myself lucky. But I can't agree with you more man. Keep up the content, and stay blading.

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Thank you and lucky you. Enjoy the lightest helmet I have ever felt.

[@davidmorgan4541]

I’m bald. Still doesn’t fit 😞 I make sure to apologise to my mum for the size of my head every chance I get!!!! 😭

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Hahaha. Sad and funny. Perfect comment.

[@davidmorgan4541]

@@BLADINGonTheBrain 😆🙏🏻

[@davidmorgan4541]

@@BLADINGonTheBrain Oh while I’ve got you K2 do the varsity helmet as well 👌🏻 well priced and an inline brand

[@TARAJOSU]

THIS. is important

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Thanks!

[@jasonbattlemuse]

Salute

[@timw6546]

U r a CHAMP. after tryn about ten other vids. ur the first to put it on ur head

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Oh wow. Thanks. I’m like how can you review a helmet without putting it on your head. Hahaha.

[@dariomanson5697]

Is wearing a white shirt an incentive not to body slam yourself and wear the mark of shame.

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Sadly no. I still fall.

[@Brianmatthewlewis]

PS: I’m one of your follicley challenged friends. Maybe send that French helmet with the brim to me? Idk… just an idea 👴🏻🤷‍♂️🫶

[@Andre-h4f8m]

why cant black content creators get to the point? Theyre either rambling or putting in a plug for their sponsor before they deliver any useful content. an im black too

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Please explain. What’s the point you wanted me to get to? Why is this about the like 2 black context creators in rollerblading.

[@alhazmioz]

18 mins! Seriously!

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

What can I say, I like to talk about helmets.

[@Wildwestwesley1991]

Wronmg lol

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

Omg I see it now. Terrible simple terrible.

[@ansmeerfarn5757]

the TOPIC "RICARDO LINO is WRONG" is unrespectful and negative! THIS is not the language of the SKATE FAM ! with this topic you disqualify yourself ! 3 thumbs down

[@BLADINGonTheBrain]

We can disagree and be respectful. I did not disrespect Ricardo and in fact we are good friends.

[@Brianmatthewlewis]

“I don’t mind extra girth” -Kennan 🤣🫶