It would be great to see this redone with the ECE approved version...

The Face shield should have been on for the waterproof & noise test !! Just say'n :)

Impact tests would be more accurate if you dropped each helmet form the same height with a bowling ball (and impact detectors) INSIDE the helmet.... Swings with a baseball bat leaves a lot of room for variables. The same with the sander, setting a weighted (and braced) helmet on a sander would be more consistent than tired arms applying variable pressure. Just my thoughts though... Love the test/review series!

I think textile jacket vs. leather jacket and awesome idea. I would also be very interested in seeing regular jeans vs riding jeans because I think that test applies to so many riders

The day when you test a helmet and it receives a perfect score is the day ill be spending a lot of money.

How did you guys decide on a 1 minute benchmark for the belt sander? You guys must be anticipating some loooooooong slides!

I love the looks of the helmet. I grew up when this type of helmet was contemporary.

you guys make the best reviews! it would be cool if you guys could do some reviews on some of the ultra cheap gear! and when I say cheap I mean generic eBay cheap, I'd like to see how the generic stuff stacks up against the name brand stuff, gloves, jackets, helmets and Bluetooth communication

Yes, definetly need to see a Bell Bullit one!

You need to do one of these tests on the Bell Bullitt next.

This is the first FortNine vid I ever watched. I was hooked. I don't even own a bike.

You should test the Gringo S ECE version!

This vid proves I’m messed up in the head, Since I still want one 😎

I know you don't think much of them but PLEASE do the Bell Bullitt. Would be a great comparison & to see how it goes for noise and waterproofing

I absolutely love your videos dude! I can't believe you don't get more views. I could watch hours of these videos.

This is frightening to be honest! I think it's good that you are testing all this stuff - I've got loads of my mates that wear this helmet in the uk 🇬🇧... I'm sending this review straight over - Biltwell need to sort this out

love the new branding and the way things are going for you guys at FortNine, ive been a long time customer. Keep the vids coming, these are great!

Do a test of Bell Moto-3 or Bell Bullitt please!

I'd love to see this series come back, lots of new stuff on the market and I'm into this level of detail. Or at least some review of MIPS? Keep up the great work 💪👌

This channel content keeps getting better and better!

On a shelf in my garage sits the Bell Star which I bought new along with my first bike in '79. It's made in fibreglass, it's noisy, it's heavy, but no way would the chin bar fail as miserably as on this cheap copy. There really is no excuse for buying this Gringo, is there ?

Great video! You guys should test the Bell Bullitt helmet.

One of the prerequisite for wearing a 1970s replica helmet is to accept the risk and not be overly paranoid about what could go wrong. What I found is that the more you think of the worst the most likely it is to happen, because you condition yourself and your subconscious will influence your riding. I condition myself to ride and ride only, what is out of my hands is not worth a thought. A very good helmet will give you a false sense of security and in some cases will even influence the way you ride. Why on earth would you want a soundproof helmet?! You're asking for it if you ask me. Whenever I ride, I want to be on the edge, I don't want to be all cosy and relaxed because this is when shit happens. I have had expensive Shoei before, downgraded to Bell and got myself a Biltwell for this very reason other than the paint job: I actually want to hear my bike and everything around and I am prepared to get wet and foggy inside and feel like I am getting back to a time when riding was everything, every tiny bits of discomfort included. No Bluetooth bullshit, no fancy dimmable visors, no soundproof bubble... It is not an apartment I am buying it is an helmet. I am a biker, I am the one in charge, I am the one making decisions, my bike is the only place where I evade and trust myself more than every bit of fashionable material and technology you can throw at it. Biking is a simple pleasure so Biltwell are a welcome addition as far as I am concerned. Besides if your crash is so bad that your helmet will be judge and executioner of your sentence, then chances are the rest of you will be in no way to ever function properly. You guys put way too much trust in DOT and ECE. The only worthy test I know about is the British SHARP and you would be surprised how many expensive helmets fail miserably when tested properly...

you should crash test the agv k3

wow doing a waterproof test without a visor , what a genius !

I've always wanted to see how the 'retro' helmets compare lol. Bubble shield for the Bell Bullitt!

I bought a Gringo S recently, and this is why I only use it for mopeds and my 70cc road racer. The Ducati, Cagiva, and Yamaha always get my race bucket and gear.

I would like to echo that it would be great to see this redone with the ECE approved version... They are such popular helmets and it would be informative to see if there were actual any safety improvements

Please do this again with the new ECE approved S model. I've been wearing my Gringo for 2 years and recently had to hang it up after dropping on my head at 20mph. No concussion, helmet barely looked like it took a hit.

Seaworld - "This is gonna suck..." Still laughing lol

good to see regular uploads this year👍🏻

what about the bell bullitt tho?

Vintage style cotton jackets seem all the rage these days, would be good to see one of those put through its paces 👍👍👍

Excellent video! I'm thinking that the metal flake is responsible for the sustained burn.

Dude I love those comments you make like “our music will be provided by the 70s cuz that’s the only language it understands” 🤣🤣

We would like you to crash test the AGV K3 and K5. Most requested crash test.

Ryan I really enjoy and value your videos - appreciate that you point out both the pros and cons of products and call out flaws etc. Hoping that you can do a review of the Scorpion Yukon Jacket/Pants or maybe the Scorpion exo at950 helmet. Would look forward to hearing your opinions on those! Thx again for the great vids and keep up the awesome work:)

Looking forward to the leather vs textile video next week. It would also be really interesting to see how the different types of textile do against each other, I'm particularly curious about the talisman super fabric. Thanks for the great videos.

I would love if you guys could crash test an Icon Variant, as I am new to motorcycling and I want to know just how protected I'll be before making any purchase. Love the videos and have learned a lot from this channel. Thanks

Please do a review of the new Biltwell Lane Splitter! I think it will lend itself better.

why didn't you test it with a visor??

Something I would like to see answered is what the best bubble shield helmet on the market is. They are cool and retro, and I am willing to sacrifice comfort for a cool look when doing some short city driving, but not my own safety.

Interesting. I wished I had watched this before ordering one. I sort of assumed a modern DOT approved full face helmet was equally safe, albeit with the retro aesthetic. Great channel, I just watched some of your other videos. You guys can't be too far from me. I'm from near the Plattsburgh, NY area.

please test fire helmets from various brands and prices to find out which extinguisher helmet is superior when on duty

Thanks for the video! I figured the score on my Biltwell would be horrible. So test something good that I can afford!!!

PLEASE DO A TEST ON BELL BULLIT NEXT!!!

I really don't favor reviews at all... I mean there is nothing worse than trying to find facts online these days and getting nothing but 200,000 opinions with very little fact thrown in there at all, In my opinion anyway... But i have to say I have been a subscriber for more than a week now and I do enjoy these videos a lot! I may not always agree with them but they are always well done and fun.

Great video! An interesting thing to do - a crash test of Europeans vintage helmets (like Premier Trophy or Trophy MX , DMD 75, Astone GT Retro or Super Retro)

Any chance of seeing you test a bell qualifier dlx?

It looks like you've changed up your testing procedure since testing the gringo, changing the impact protection to a 100g shockwatch sticker instead of 50 and dropping it instead of hitting it with the bat. Do you think it would have passed impact protection under your new setup? I think I'm just wishing these helmets were better quality, the green one would match my green 2015 vulcan S so well. Oh well, I'll just have to stick with my DOT/ECE approved Bell.

I love the addition of music in your Crash Test vids. Keep up the good work. I'm really looking forward to that textile vs leather video

One thing I notice on these tests, nothing was done on the chin strap strength. Good info here as usual though. Going to look and see if there is one for Gmax helmets.

Guys, is everything is in constant like the speed of the bat swing and the height of the ball during the impact test?

id love to see a crash test of the biltwell lanesplitter

is it better than the AHP?

The Nexx XG100 is a premium lid with retro styling, would love to see it tested and see how it stands up against the Gringo

Have you tested the Retro Helmets from DMD?

why didnt you waterproof test with the bubble sheild on?

Thanks for this honest vid!

Wonder if the good people of fort9 will bring these tests back

I really want to see the ece version tested now.

Helmet suggestions for future videos; HJC CL-17 ($64-$245)(9 new graphics are Snell M2015, and 15 other graphics are Snell M2010) & Arai Defiant-Pro Cruise ($603-$720) I was wearing the CL-17 when I got in my wreck and had a top of the head impact

Really digging these tests, the Biltwell was on my radar with the Moto3, guess which one I'm not buying lol.

I lost it at "not much really had to work in the first place"

This has put me off going out on my bike or is it the snow ?

thats one fancy helmet

any plans on doing a crash test on the bell bullitt.

when did he do a crash test on the TGP Rainier Jacket

Salesman: slaps gringo 100g sticker and every hipster in 20 miles: Triggered

4:38 When you step into a puddle of water with your socks on

You should do one for Bell Bullit. 😅

I don't understand where burning comes into play in a crash.

I'd like to see you test the biltwell lanespliter helmer

i love your videos man. im thinking about getting a scorpion covert helmet and i think it would be a sweet helmet to test considering its a half helmet full face hybrid type thing. just a thought. keep up the good work!

I was literally about to buy a couple of these as I am starting to worry about wearing open face. Think I'll look for something more substantial!

Please do this to the biltwell lane splitter

Thanks l almost bought one till l looked at your video l must say they look good though

I'm looking for same design, full face helmet but in way more quality aspect obviously..... Which way to look?

Would be great to see this repeated with the new ECE variants!

what do you do with the watermelons after these videos?

@FortNine how about the same test on their ECE rated helmet update?

I think it's too much to burn the inside of the helmet.

Went with a Nexx XG100R over the Biltwell Gringo, and glad I did.

I can attest to that fragile out gloss. Any slight bump chips it and leaves a crack. If this is your helmet, don't drop it by accident

Nice series of tests and very relevant information for cafe racers!! Could you perform this series of tests on a Bell Bullit? Thank you and keep with your good work!

A classic case of "dress for the slide, not for the ride"

love the new vids..keep up the good work

Great content. I appreciate the honest real world information. Might you consider doing a video about track gear for vegans? I read that Dainese developed a fabric that was better than leather but for some reason it didn't sell. keep up the good work.

I'd like to have all your ruined cans to put on my farms fence posts!

Please do another with the latest ECE rate Gringo S

This video just put me off of these helmets lol nicely done Fort Nine. What are your thoughts on the AGV helmets? Or should I just save up & buy a Shoei? (Currently using a Nitro modular helmet)

Hahahaha "My arm is getting tired".. Do you even lift bro?!!

Why is one minute the standard? who is sliding for a Minute on Asphalt?

you should check out the Ruroc Atlas sport it is supposed to be really durable with an ece and dot certificatation

Can you do the biltwell lanesplitter?

Could you please test the Nexx XT1 Raptor, which I am using.

Can you guys please test a shark Evaline 3 helmet

are you selling those burnt helmets?

Bell bullitt next!!!

Nevermind the helmet, what's that BB rifle? Review that.