I also went from a BMX style helmet to a downhill MTB helmet that allows me to remove the chin bad if I need too. But the last year I have not removed it so going to keep riding like that. The helmet that he uses does look really nice but not found a place to go and try it on as POC does one and HEAD does one with a chin bar. Allot of people also ride with light MX helmets or even flip up motorcycle helmets. Think helmet comes to how much you like your head. I sometime think if I come off on the road at 30mph with a MTB helmet how well would it really work. In situation like that I would rather like to be using my motorbike helmet.

Helmets (just some ideas) and most of them now come with MIPS.

MTB that support goggles (fixed)
Fox Racing ProFrame
Troy Lee Designs Stage
Leatt DBX 4.0 V19.1

MTB that support goggles (removable chin)
Bell Super Air R
MET Parachute MCR
Giro Switchblade

Ski helmet with chin bar
Slalom Helmet Sinuse SL
Head Team SL
Artic SL Spin

Downhill skate helmet (seen allot of guys riding them now)
TSG Pass Solid Downhill Helmet
T8 RACER

Light MX or full face motorcycle helmet.


Wrist guards you have a some really good options and also what you want to get out of them.

Triple 8
https://www.slickwillies.co.uk/triple-8-hired-hands-gloves.html

Hillbilly Full Finger Wrist Guard Gloves or half fingered version too
https://www.atbshop.co.uk/protection-and-safety/hillbilly-full-finger-wrist-guard-gloves

Flexmeter D30 Double Sided Wrist Guards
https://www.absolute-snow.co.uk/V/Demon_Flexmeter_Double_SnowboardSki_Wrist_Guards_S_Black-(64251)

Shin guards - some ideas you can go hard outer shell or soft that goes hard on impact.

Leatt Knee & Shin Guard
G-Form Pro-X3 Mountain Bike Knee Guards
Fox Launch D30 Knee Guard
Leatt AirFlex Pro

Shoes
Well tough shoes also makes a difference when you come off. For instance a mesh trainer compare to a leather hightop VANS.

Hope this helps and this is just some ideas. Some people ride with full gear and other people dont its all up to the individual and how they want be protected.

enjoy and keep us posted on what you go for.

https://www.amazon.de/Uvex-5662202005-Skihelm-JAKK-sl/dp/B071ZTJ9RH/ref=sr_1_20?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=uvex+helm+mit+kinnb%C3%BCgel&qid=1633540149&sr=8-20

or chinguard alone to mount on any helmet:

https://www.amazon.de/Uvex-Kinder-Guard-Kinnb%C3%BCgel-Black/dp/B015G1IQSA/ref=sr_1_5?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=uvex+helm+mit+kinnb%C3%BCgel&qid=1633540149&sr=8-5

I personally like the Bell M super 3 ... very lightweighted and phototrope googles (darken in bright light and clear up in the dark). In very cold conditions I take my good old skiing helmet (with koss porta pro spekers in the earprotectors :-)

https://www.amazon.de/Unisex-Erwachsene-SUPER-Fahrradhelm-Gloss/dp/B07J2QV895/ref=sr_1_3?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=bell+super&qid=1633540301&sr=8-3

one more: https://www.amazon.de/Uvex-Erwachsene-Skihelm-Black-Blue-59-62/dp/B00LNZ8GKW/ref=sr_1_34?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=uvex+kinnb%C3%BCgel&qid=1633540460&sr=8-34

A different thought ... according to statistics cyclist suffer most often from accidents while standing still or at very low speeds. More broken bones than at high speed

Like monocat said: dress for the glide and not for the ride ... facing an upcoming accident try to slide and not to burn in :-)

Safety gear has to be comfortable and easy to put on and off, as important in my mind, or you wont wear it. I where an open face cycle helmet on my Ninebot One E+ and wrist guards as a minimum (unless I'm trying to learn to ride backwards in the kitchen - another story). On the S18 over 20mph and I 'm thinking full face helmet, I bought some body armour recently I'm getting on well with that (the Flex Force Pro Top - Full Armour that Speedy Feet sells), I am also wearing LEATT DUAL AXIS KNEE & SHIN GUARDS and that's working out well too. High ankle shoes always on the S18. That helmet Hsiang uses looks good but its expensive if memory serves me correctly. On the subject of safety I use EUC World to beep at me and a pebble watch to keep an eye on my speed and the battery, you can also look at your stats after.

Andre Mostert Wow, lots of info to digest there. I'm going to plow through that over the coming days. Cheers for the thorough reply. It's very useful to have those choices ;-)

Old Trapper Thanks buddy. I agree with that Monocat statement, and it was something i was taught during my motorcycle years. Motorcycle crashes at speed tend to kill the riders not from the slide (assuming that they are wearing leathers and not just wearing jeans and a t-shirt), but from what they hit during the slide. slides at 40MPH+ Require armour since you are likely to hit something before you come to a stop.

Robin Ridge That is true. There is no point having the gear if you are reluctant to wear it. It is definatly something i should have included in requirement list ;-). I have been experimenting with stances on my ninebot and have now achieved the crouching stance that allows me to cross cut the road and recover from wobbles easily (but the stance also introduces wobbles too when you hit a hole in the road which a standing stance does not). I think this indicates that I am ready to start riding big-boy wheels now ;-)... so i am looking forward to the S-18.

ReaverOfCheesecake No problem, good to have as many options so you can choose what you like. Keep us posted.

ReaverOfCheesecake At the end of the day there is no substitute for time on the wheel and a healthy respect for your own preservation :-) I have found pretty much everything I can do on the wheel had to be earned and practiced. I did 24mph on the S18 the other day - for me that's fast :-)

I use a Lazer Phoenix with chin guard, no visor helmet, bought from Halfords £75 about 3 years ago. Has worked a treat.