ARAI VX-PRO3

As we get older certain things become more important, like comfort. There once was a time I would wear anything on my head when riding, as long as I was riding. Now that I’m an old man, 38. I like to be unaware of the gear I’m using and I like it to fit properly. When it does I can focus on more important things... like relaxing and enjoying the ride.

It is a rare occasion when a piece of protective gear comes along that is so comfortable that I want to wear it when I’m not on the bike. As a matter of fact I don’t need to be in the same neighborhood as a bike to want to wear the VX-PRO3 from Arai. To say it is like a gentle kiss from a Super Model would not be far off. Although it would be very strange and a little cheesy. The lining and fit of the VX-PRO3 is so comfortable and inviting it’s like laying your head in a soft down pillow, albeit one with a hard protective shell..

It doesn’t do any funny things to your ears when you take it off or pull it on, and has fantastic ventilation, the PRO3’s ventilation system features a total of 13 intake and exhaust vents. Each vent is adjustable and fully closeable, and the large diffuser bodies are easily removable for easy cleaning and replacing. Plus it comes in a variety (too many to list) of colors. And, as a special bonus, it has a new safety feature. The cheek pads are removable via emergency pull tab, this innovation is Arai’s new Emergency-Release Cheek Pad design - created specifically for MX/off-road motorcycle helmets.