Helmet Cheek Pads Alpinestars SM8 / SM10

Alpinestars SM10

The SM10 motocross helmet from Alpinestars is clearly the brand's top-of-the-line product. The Italian manufacturer, which was initially known primarily for its high-quality motocross boots, now also offers helmets.

The SM10 was developed in collaboration with the best riders in the world and is perfectly designed for the extreme conditions and dangers of motocross.
Naturally, the high-end MX helmet complies with the new ECE22.06 standard and even exceeds it, is lightweight and optimally ventilated.

SM10 cross helmet features

• Extra shell size per helmet size for perfect ergonomics
• Special design to prevent injuries to the collarbone
• Patented "A-Head Fitment System", which makes it easy to adjust the angle and height of the helmet on the head
• Maximum ventilation with 28 air inlets and outlets
• Technology for quick removal of the helmet in the event of an accident
• Weight helmet size M = 1260 g (1360 g in the DOT version for the USA)
• Smooth design without protrusions to prevent snagging on impact, redirects direct forces to the skull, neck and spine
• Exceeds the requirements of the new ECE standard 22.06 by 76%
• Removable cheek pads made from semi-soft polymer
• MIPS system (allows the skull to be rotated by 15° in the helmet shell to reduce the risk of injury)
• ERS system (Emergency Visor Release): the visor can be dropped in the event of a fall
• Shell made from several composite materials: 3K carbon outer layer, carbon composite inner layer and 2nd inner layer made of aramid fibers held together by bonding with epoxy resin

If the carbon helmet is too expensive for you, you can take a look at the slightly cheaper SM-8 MX helmet made of modern composite materials (Multi Composite Technology MTC), which has the same properties apart from the materials.

ALPINESTARS SM8

The Alpinestars SM8 cross helmet is the brand's mid-range model. The Italian manufacturer, which was initially known primarily for its high-quality motocross boots, now also offers helmets.
The SM8 adopts almost all the features of the top-of-the-range SM10 model, which is perfectly designed for the extreme conditions and risks of motocross.
The difference is in the materials used for the helmet shell. The helmet still exceeds the requirements of the new ECE22.06 standard.

SM8 FEATURES

• Extra shell size per helmet size for perfect ergonomics
• Special design to prevent injuries to the collarbone
• Patented "A-Head Fitment System", which makes it easy to adjust the angle and height of the helmet on the head
• Maximum ventilation with 28 air inlets and outlets
• Technology for quick removal of the helmet in the event of an accident
• Weight helmet size M = 1260 g (1360 g in the DOT version for the USA)
• Smooth design without protrusions to prevent snagging on impact, redirects direct forces to the skull, neck and spine
• Exceeds the requirements of the new ECE standard 22.06 by 76%
• Removable cheek pads made from semi-soft polymer
• MIPS system (allows the skull to be rotated by 15° in the helmet shell to reduce the risk of injury)
• ERS system (Emergency Visor Release): the visor can be dropped in the event of a fall
• Shell made from composite materials

If you want the ultimate helmet from Alpinestars, you should opt for the SM10 carbon helmet. If, on the other hand, you want to invest a little less money, take a look at the SM5 cross helmets from Alpinestars.