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What It Is
The Troy Lee Designs SE4 helmet made its debut
in mid-2016 and was met with great success. On
the heels of the new premium helmet came a
mid-level composite shell version, and the most
recent addition to the SE4 line is the most-afford-
able SE4 Polyacrylite Helmet, which features most
of the same great features. The Polyacrylite shell
passes the same DOT and ECE standards that the
high-end carbon shell does, and it weighs in at
a feathery 1,425 grams—only 100 grams heavier
than the most expensive helmet in the lineup.
The Polyacrylite version is also produced in youth
sizes and is the only version of the SE4 available
in scaled-down sizes. Troy Lee Designs SE4 hel-
met features the MIPS brain protection system,
Expanded Polypropylene chin bar padding,
16 vents, plastic visor hardware for breakaway
performance in a crash, and emergency quick-
release cheek pads for EMT helmet removal. The
Polyacrylite SE4 is produced in three adult shell
sizes for a specific and more-accurate fit in each
size offering. Nine different graphic/color combi-
nations are available.
TROY LEE DESIGNSSE4 POLYACRYLITE HELMET$250
Hits- The SE4 Polyacrylite helmet looks exactly like the
high-end SE4 Carbon version and even comes in
more graphic options. - Featuring the same great fit as the original SE4,
the Poly version is plenty comfortable. Furthermore,
with 16 air intake vents as compared to the Carbon
and Composite versions’ 20, it was impossible to
detect a difference in airflow. - At 1,425 grams, the Poly helmet is plenty light
on your head. - In laboratory testing, the Polyacrylite helmet ac-
tually outperforms the premium versions in some
categories. - Removing and reinstalling the liner to wash or
replace it is easy as the snap system is well-de-
signed and a cinch to operate. - Wide range of peripheral vision is afforded by
the eyeport.- The shell shape of the entire SE4 lineup is stylish
and aggressive looking. - We actually prefer the plastic visor screws as
they break away easier in the event of a crash than
titanium hardware.
- The shell shape of the entire SE4 lineup is stylish
Misses- The Polyacrylite helmet does not come with a
spare visor, but for the low price of $250, we can
understand.
The Verdict
TransWorld Motocross always recommends outfit-
ting yourself with the highest-quality helmet and
safety gear possible, as motocross is a dangerous
sport and crashes will happen. The Troy Lee Designs
SE4 Polyacrylite helmet is the most impressive
$250 helmet we have ever encountered.troyleedesigns.com