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Hey all, looking for input on your experiences regarding helmet straps. I have a helmet with thin nylon chin strap like in the first picture below. About to buy a new lid, but wondering if the wider chin strap like in second picture helps decrease any wind noise on the ears or not? Im thinking the wider strap may protect the ears a bit more. Im sure there are probably many of you that have used both, so looking to see what your thoughts are.
Referring mostly to the air turbulence caused by the straps. For example, when riding, if I pull lightly down on the chin strap and snug them up, wind noise is decreased. Not ideal to just tighten the strap because then I have constant pressure on my chin (would need to be enough pressure that would get very uncomfortable fast. Ive tried). Was thinking maybe the thicker and bulkier straps may reduce that turbulence because they are more rigid.
Straps won't make much of a difference . My wife bought a new one last year with removable ear protectors and she loves it . No more wind noise . Another thing I would consider is a helmet with a ratchet strap ( I think that's what it's called ) versus the d-links . My half helmet , which I use for short trips have the ratchet and it's easy on on/off , love it .
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Helmet strap question
