Alpinestars 2024 S-M10 Solid Black Carbon Helmet - M

Noticeably more lightweight than my last helmet, ventilation is great helmet fits nice a snug. The packaging and carry case is nice. The finish seems flawless, I've always had cheap helmets over the years and this one by far was the most expensive, I'm really happy with it. Highly recommend and would buy again if needed

A lot of money to throw away on a couple mild crashes.

Really wanted to like this helmet. Fact of the matter is it doesn't take much to destroy the shell. First time over the bars at super slow speed on a technical downhill trail the visor mount pulled out of the shell stripping the screw hole. Contacted Astar and they said send it in and they would evaluate it for warranty. Of course because it hit the ground it was compromised. Talking to Astar they agreed to sell me another at cost since this helmet had one ride on it. Second helmet hit the ground once breaking the shell at the back vents. If your keeping track this is 1K in helmets in just over a month. Fwiw i wouldn't buy it again my Fly helmets and Bell helmets have all been more resilient. I know they say replaceyour helmet after a crash but where does one draw ... MoreReally wanted to like this helmet. Fact of the matter is it doesn't take much to destroy the shell. First time over the bars at super slow speed on a technical downhill trail the visor mount pulled out of the shell stripping the screw hole. Contacted Astar and they said send it in and they would evaluate it for warranty. Of course because it hit the ground it was compromised. Talking to Astar they agreed to sell me another at cost since this helmet had one ride on it. Second helmet hit the ground once breaking the shell at the back vents. If your keeping track this is 1K in helmets in just over a month. Fwiw i wouldn't buy it again my Fly helmets and Bell helmets have all been more resilient. I know they say replaceyour helmet after a crash but where does one draw the line?

Best helmet I have ever worn

This is the best helmet I have ever worn. Super lightweight, amazing ventilation, and is probably one of the safest helmets you can get right now. The adjustments that can be made inside the helmet really lets you fine tune how you want the helmet to ride on your head. Also it works very well with senas due to having cutouts for the speakers to sit in.

Poor quality, stay away

Would leave zero stars if possible. Where to begin? The helmet I received has EPS foam that already appears to be detaching from the lower portions of the inside of the helmet. A crown liner snap has ripped after two, one-hour rides (with this part being on intergalactic back-order) and the (flimsy, fabric, removable) MIPS liner has started to break down as well, but this part is "not something that is sold separately." I would have thought Alpinestars would be interested in standing behind their product and/or offer a replacement helmet (as I presume the one I received is defective), but in corresponding with their customer service, the response was that I should wait until ~October for the crown liners to be restocked and that the MIPS liner (again, a removable, ... MoreWould leave zero stars if possible. Where to begin? The helmet I received has EPS foam that already appears to be detaching from the lower portions of the inside of the helmet. A crown liner snap has ripped after two, one-hour rides (with this part being on intergalactic back-order) and the (flimsy, fabric, removable) MIPS liner has started to break down as well, but this part is "not something that is sold separately." I would have thought Alpinestars would be interested in standing behind their product and/or offer a replacement helmet (as I presume the one I received is defective), but in corresponding with their customer service, the response was that I should wait until ~October for the crown liners to be restocked and that the MIPS liner (again, a removable, fabric part) is not sold separately (so I guess it sucks to be me). I guess ~$700 for a helmet doesn't get you much these days. Thanks Alpinestars!

Supertech SM-10 Helmet

This is a very light, well-ventilated, and feature-rich helmet. I've now used it a couple times for trail riding and it has certainly reduced my neck fatigue. Goggles fit well and visibility is excellent. Only a couple of relatively minor downsides for me - helmet seems to want to tilt forward during riding. This may just be an adjustment thing for me. In addition, the ear holes are just barely large enough. I get some rubbing on the bottom of my ears, and have to be careful taking the helmet off. Overall I would recommend this helmet to combat neck fatigue and improve ventilation.

Very Nice Helmet!

One of the reasons why I selected the Alpinestars supertech M-10 helmet was the speaker cut outs in the helmet. I use a Sena 30K in my duel sport helmet and in my Goldwing helmet, and having the communication system on the helmet is a plus for me. The helmet fit perfect. I spent several hours playing with the liner adjustments and ended up with the standard liner setting. The helmet is the lightest helmet Ive ever owned. I wear OTG goggles, and field of view with my OTG goggles was excellent. I cant say enough good things about this helmet. I'm glad I purchased the M-10

Would purchase again if needed.

Great Helmet, bought one last year and had a good crash. Visor came off, as it should and the weight of the helmet helped with the impact. This is my second M10 that I have bought and hope I don't have to use it in a crash again. I fell very safe and comfortable wearing it. Ride mostly in the desert and it stays cool and very light weight.

You want airflow and lightweight? This is your helmet

I was always a Shoei guy, and I still love and wear my Shoeis both on and off-road, but I wanted to give this helmet a go, because all my other gear is primarily Astars.First off, this helmet is by far the lightest helmet out there, and it flows a ton of air. I don't take summer off from riding so when it's triple digits and everyone else is throwing back cold ones at the pool, I'm still out there riding. Compared to my Shoei VFX-Evo and 6d ATR-2, the SM10 keeps my head way cooler. I love the look of the Shoei, but when the temps are really cooking out there, my head can sometimes feel like it's in an oven. Compared to the 6d, I really like the tech inside the ATR-2, but it comes at the cost of a significantly bigger helmet. The 6d is a nice helmet, but kind of ... MoreI was always a Shoei guy, and I still love and wear my Shoeis both on and off-road, but I wanted to give this helmet a go, because all my other gear is primarily Astars.First off, this helmet is by far the lightest helmet out there, and it flows a ton of air. I don't take summer off from riding so when it's triple digits and everyone else is throwing back cold ones at the pool, I'm still out there riding. Compared to my Shoei VFX-Evo and 6d ATR-2, the SM10 keeps my head way cooler. I love the look of the Shoei, but when the temps are really cooking out there, my head can sometimes feel like it's in an oven. Compared to the 6d, I really like the tech inside the ATR-2, but it comes at the cost of a significantly bigger helmet. The 6d is a nice helmet, but kind of makes you feel a bit Mr.Bobblehead-ish.The Astars lid is much lower profile, and has ton of other great features too, like the hydration channels for a water bladder (i don't have to drill holes in the mouthpiece for longer desert races and harescrambles. It's got MIPS, and a nice visor release system. I've sheared plenty of those plastic screws from crashing, and with this system, if you crash hard enough and the visor comes off, you can pop it right back in. Easy squeezy lemon peazy.You can also adjust the way it sits on your head, but I didn't have to because it fit money right out of the box. But overall, a great helmet I almost always end up reaching for because it really is the lightest thing out there, and when it's hot, this thing flows air like crazy. I've even taken it out on the lake on friend's standup jetskis.

favorite helmet i've ever worn

this thing is amazing. lifelong shoei user, this fit true to size (Large in both). the features make my older shoei look pretty obselete. they are using their own version of MIPS, so from a protection standpoint it seems on par with the current high end lids, but the creature comforts on this one are really setting it apart. i GNCC as well as MX, the internal shell hydration routing channels are awesome, ability to run a air-assist removal system, every pad is easily removable for washing, etc. the weight on this thing is insane, it feels like you are wearing a mountain bike helmet! eye port opening is much larger than anything i'm accustomed to. helmet notching around collarbone area is a nice touch for neck brace clearance. i'm sold on this, very proud of the ... Morethis thing is amazing. lifelong shoei user, this fit true to size (Large in both). the features make my older shoei look pretty obselete. they are using their own version of MIPS, so from a protection standpoint it seems on par with the current high end lids, but the creature comforts on this one are really setting it apart. i GNCC as well as MX, the internal shell hydration routing channels are awesome, ability to run a air-assist removal system, every pad is easily removable for washing, etc. the weight on this thing is insane, it feels like you are wearing a mountain bike helmet! eye port opening is much larger than anything i'm accustomed to. helmet notching around collarbone area is a nice touch for neck brace clearance. i'm sold on this, very proud of the purchase!