THE ONE Ink Helmet Review

Talk about sweet, this helmet rocks! All I can say about the THE ONE Ink helmet ($199 MSRP) is that it’s absolutely stunning – photos just don’t do this one justice. When I received my medium Ink helmet and pulled it out of the box I was astonished at how cool the vintage tattoo art looks in person. And then of course I started to think about how jealous all my riding buds were going to be when I rolled up to the trailhead. Besides looking cool, this helmet is feature-rich and includes a second visor and a decent quality bag right out of the box.

THE ONE Ink is a composite helmet designed for Freeriding, DH and BMX but in fact this helmet could be used for almost any action sport. Designed with the rider in mind, THE took feedback from top riders such as Bryn Atkinson to perfect some of the key features shared by all THE Helmets while exceeding CPSC and CE standards. Attention to detail is evident in this helmet from the graphics to the quality of materials to the performance on the trail.

One really nice feature of the Ink helmet is the removable, washable liner. Even the liner itself is covered in hot graphics but more importantly this liner is anatomically shaped. When I put the helmet on I immediately noticed the lack of pressure points on my head. Instead, this helmet applies mild pressure equally around the head which gives it a very comfortable fit.

Speaking of fit: Once the helmet is strapped on there is virtually zero movement, even when riding washboard trails. For a DH rider this is super important since you don’t want anything distracting you on your run. The chin strap features a stainless steel double D ring which will stand up to a ton of abuse compared to some of the plastic clips on the market which is also important if (when) you collide. The last thing anyone wants is their helmet to fly off while bouncing on the dirt!

Now I’m sure more than one person is asking right about now “how well does it breathe”? Well, taking the INK out on the slopes and the trails I have to say this helmet provides sufficient air flow, especially compared to other full face helmets I’ve used. Even when wearing goggles there was adequate cooling, thanks in large part to 4 internal air channels and 15 exterior vents.

As far as weight, I found this helmet lighter than most other brands, which is a key feature for many riders out there. Other helmets I’ve tested tend to give me a slight kink in the neck due to the extra mass I am carrying, but for some reason I didn’t get that with the INK. Perhaps this is due to the lighter weight or the fact that the helmet didn’t move around – either way I’m stoked!

After a few hard days on the slopes and trails with the THE INK I have to say I truly love the performance of this helmet and would not hesitate recommending this to anyone who wants a full face helmet with superior fit and venting. This Helmet is a premium choice for anyone looking to make a statement on the trails while protecting their noggin comfortably. Just make sure to try before you buy – some head shapes may differ and fit is what it’s all about when choosing a helmet. You know what they say – if THE helmet fits … buy it!

Cheers.

Specifications from THE industries:

Helmet comes with 2 Visors
15 exterior vents and 4 interior vent channels in the dual EPS Liner
Stainless Steel D-rings and custom THE Rivets
Exceeds CPSC and CE standards
Multiple patents pending
THE ONE Composite Helmet Weight: 41oz Adult Medium