Dating back to the original Parachute, MET has been at the forefront of the lightweight, breathable full face helmet game for a long time. While that first Parachute was certainly polarizing in terms of its looks (and the skimpy nature of its chin bar), it paved the way for a slew of successors as more and more companies realized the advantages of extra protection in a helmet that can be worn on a trail ride. The second generation of the Parachute was a big step forward both in terms of design and safety certification (as it met the requirements of the DH-specific ASTM F1952 standard), with...
In my experience, the air flow with this helmet is unprecedented. In fact it is actually cold in late fall riding but for the summer nothing beats it. The fit is good with no pressure points and the straps don't interfere with any of my riding glasses. I have no issues with the design and the aesthetics are fairly middle of the road; however,I do have an issue with the manufacturing quality. On only my second ride the front gel pad fell out due to insufficient glue at the factory. I now have it reattached with electrical tape.