The ventilation that protects the head

Optically, the Alpina Rootage is an enduro helmet with a touch of cross-country race look. The first impression when you put it on: It pulls. The fastener, which presses against the back of the head when you pull it on, has a non-slip coating which, depending on your hairstyle, pulls slightly on your hair. One visit to the hairdresser later, this is no longer noticeable. On the contrary, the Rootage sits very securely on the head, even without tightening the head strap like the tensioning straps on the roof rack. The ventilation is very good for an enduro helmet. The fit, air circulation and weight ensure that you put this head protection on and don't feel it at all.

The Alpina Rootage matches the Alpina Twist Five goggles both visually and technically. The ends of the temples do not get in the way of the head strap and the back of the helmet, as is sometimes the case with other helmet/goggle combinations. The helmet also offers space and support for goggles (with the visor pushed up) and their elastic strap.

Alpina Twist Five QVM - the forest vision device

The Alpina Twist Five is pretty stylish for sports goggles. Only the technical-looking temples give away the fact that these glasses are primarily intended to perform during sporting activity. It's amazing how these lightweight glasses hold their position without pinching your head.

The angle of the temples can be adjusted. This helps to align the lenses optimally to the front depending on the riding position. The fact that the lenses are photochromatic and darken as the light gets brighter is barely noticeable. However, the Twist Five QVM performs particularly well in changing light, as is often the case in the forest. You are neither dazzled when you ride across a clearing, nor does it get dark when the canopy closes over you.

The lenses also provide good protection from the wind, although some particularly sensitive and lens wearers prefer even larger lenses. Fogging was not an issue during the test phase, the anti-fog coating does a great job.

Conclusion

Alpinas Rootage is a first-class helmet for trail bikers who are sometimes out in the heat and are looking for a good compromise between head protection and ventilation.
The Alpina Twist Five combines a cool look with good functionality and ensures the best visibility in a wide light spectrum.

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