I went with the Harley modular, seemed to fit the best for what was available locally, As previously posted, defiantly check with your local shops that sell sport bikes.

 

I've had KBC ff, AGV ff, Then decided to see if a white helmet really made much difference in hot weather so I ordered a biltwell grigo S. Very basic very light IMO. It is now my favorite helmet. Fairly lightweight and fits my American mellon-hence Gringo. Most comfortable ff I've ever had.

 

compare weight! That is and should be No1 choice
shield removal and as user friendliest as it gets, plus great quality and uber choice in color
quality approved
brand and last... Price
Can't beat this helmet!!!

 

I use the Bell Bullit it fits well has good vision with good ventilation but I would rate it a little on the noisey side.

 

I see your in Nova Scotia so you can order from Canadamotorcycle and have free shipping on there helmets.

 

I have a Shoei FR-1100 and like it a lot. It's my first ff so I can't say that it's any heavier or lighter than any other. But it doesn't seem heavy to me at all. The ff helmets will feel tight at first but eventually the foam inside will conform to your face and become a lot more comfortable. Also, I get no buffeting at hiway speeds.

 

I have heard Cycle Gear has a 5 or 7 day trade policy, do some research on what is important to you in a helmet, try some on and figure out what feels good and ride in it a few hundred miles. Repeat as needed. Just went from a HD half to a Shoei neotec fits my head and lite and quiet for a modular. Pricey but I like my head!
Yes I forgot it feels like it is squeezing your cheeks, but breaks in pretty quickly. And the cheek pads are changeable, the ordered me a smaller pair and swapped them out for free.

 

How is that Gringo S for quiet and noggin shake goin down the road? Kinda interested in that melon roof

 

One of my local HD dealerships had a 20% off sale, so I picked up one of their modular helmets. I mainly use it for the freeway and stick with a 1/2 while in town. It's not as restrictive as I had originally thought. I like the fact that the wind isn't constantly making my eyes water, I can keep my hearing aids in instead of plugs (had to get them at a relatively early age...) and the vents provide adequate cooling.

The built-in sunshade does a good enough job that I don't need to wear my sunglasses too (Arizona) and the modular design allows me to lift the entire front if I'm stopped to get some fresh air without removing the helmet.

All in all, I'm very satisfied with it. The main reason I decided to go full-face is because at speed, the wind with the 1/2 felt like it was going to rip my head off my shoulders.

-WRM

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...modular-helmet

 

I don't get much buffeting at all with my setup. Results may very depending on windshield, batwing or whatever. This helmet is a little on the noisy side but not by much, compared to the other 2 ff's I had. I think if you're concerned with noise some foam earplugs or noise cancelling earbuds for music would help. Nothing fancy like vents but if you want air lift the visor. I'll say it again-Most comfortable ff I've had.
I've had ¾ and ½ helmets in the past. I have a non-dot beanie for quick in town running around. I know if I go down the beanie will do no good. But it's my choice as much as I can have in California-Keeps the cops off my back. Thats to say if I were free to decide helmet or no- I'd wear the Gringo when I travel over a few miles and none on the days I wear the beanie.
I like the bell retro for looks and it has more features-I've never had one on my head so can't speak to comfort. Glad I chose the gringo S-fits true to size. I wear 7 ⅝ baseball cap and the XL helmet fits perfect.
I think revzila is where I bought mine-they have return policy I didn't need to use.