In a side by side comparison to a Smith, Native, and Giro helmet, there is a noticeable difference in the height of the helmet. I just got into biking and I want to ride my bike but also feel safe and stylish while I'm riding. When I first got a look at Bern, I was drawn to the Watts. This versatile helmet is certified for all-season and multisport use, plus it's now lighter, safer, and more comfortable than ever. I hate using the term counter-culture, but it definitely flies in the face of helmet design convention. The Watts is basically Bern’s Baker helmet but with ventilation. I found the BERN brand through a blog that listed the most stylish helmet types for bikers. The new safety standards, trendy and timeless colors, and tech updates will help you Stay Out There all year round. What makes the Watts of this review different compared to Bern’s signature profile, however, is the material the thin outer shell is composed of: carbon fiber.
Add in the color assortments, and you complete the anti-establishment package.
Bern Unlimited Watts EPS Helmet Review I’ve always been a fan of looking at products through the lens of time, particularly as it relates to their predecessors. With a baseball-hat-inspired hard visor, true all-season versatility, and classic Bern styling, the Watts is at home on the morning commute, during the evening two-wheeled beer run, at the ski area, and on the bike path. While this option increases the cost of the helmet, it also reduces the weight of the helmet (stated at 12.2 – 12.5 oz) compared to the standard ABS shell Watts (15.8 oz). Today the Watts is one of Bern's most valued all-around lids." Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2013 I love this helmet! Description The Watts is Bern's blue-collar special. Bern utilizes a “Signature Shape”, which creates a lower profile helmet. Review: The Bern Watts with Mips helmet is a lightweight brim style helmet with ventilation for multi-condition and multi-sport use. Visually it’s a “**** off” to the rest of the industry. I have a large head and sometimes find it difficult to find a helmet that fits properly. I get to see the evolution of their industry and watch as the bar is pushed higher and higher. Bern says: "The Watts is a bike helmet inspired by skate style.
Developed in 2007, the Watts is the successor of Bern's signature model the Baker You asked for the Baker with vents and you got it. From the side, the Bern Watts EPS really does look like a ball cap and less like a space helmet.