Recently I haven’t been skateboarding or much else of anything thanks to the flu. I’m back now with my review of the Triple Eight Brainsaver with Sweatsaver Lining.
What caught my eye was the color. In the past I’ve worn black helmets in winter and white helmets in summer. I never had a color jump out at me until I saw the Baja Teal Rubber 2nd in the first row.
I just really liked the color and read about the specs. So it’s a Brainsaver – which I had heard of because they’ve been around for almost 20 years. What was new was the Sweatsaver Lining.
Apparently it’s now new – but if you don’t know about it, it’s new to you. The Sweatsaver Lining makes your helmet stink-free and it provides moisture-wicking. Now I’m not saying I sweat – I sparkle – but if you did sweat while skateboarding this would be nifty.
I ordered my helmet on-line & it came in the mail. Yes, I did follow the fit guide and ordered a large but I do not have a big head or big hair and it fit perfectly. As for the Sweatsaver Lining it’s comfy – not as comfy as if you didn’t have a helmet on but way comfier than my old helmet.
click to see video of me stickering my helmet – accessories do make the difference so personalize your helmet with style
Straight up I do not always wear a helmet but I do believe helmets work and are a good idea. As for stink testing. I scientifically had my little brother wear it and my old helmet and then tested for smell. Both I and my mom’s dog Norm found the old helmet smellier – so Sweatsavers do prevent stink. And because I wouldn’t want to wear a helmet my little brother wore – I can just replace the Sweatsaver liners.
As for moisture-wicking my little brother sweats a lot so I can’t say that his hair looked better after wearing either helmet but it looked less wet after wearing the Sweatsaver.
Am I happy with my Triple Eight Brainsaver with Sweatsaver Lining – YES
Would I recommend it to a friend – YES
Am I happy with the color – YES, but I have to admit that black and white helmets are classic and I’m likely to go back to those colors just because it matches easier with outfits.
I liked my Triple Eight helmet so much I’m going to try Triple Eight Bumsavers. So be looking for a review on those. And yes – I’m totally terrified the Bumsavers will make my but look bad – but this whole downhill on a long board skateboarding has me concerned for my but & sometimes you have to sacrifice style for safety.