Full Face Helmets
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Vegas, baby!
Several years ago I had worn my FF helmet, without vents, somewhere. When I got there and took my helmet off, my head/hair looked like I had just stepped out of a shower. Then another rider, carrying a FF helmet with vents, came in and looked like he hadn't been wearing a helmet at all. I decided to try a FF with vents
They are hot while you aren't moving, But as soon as you start moving there is a breeze over the top of your head. And if the face shield is closed, there is a breeze on your face. It actually feels cooler, as long as you are moving, then just having the sun bake down on an unprotected head. At least here in the desert.
Ron
They are hot while you aren't moving, But as soon as you start moving there is a breeze over the top of your head. And if the face shield is closed, there is a breeze on your face. It actually feels cooler, as long as you are moving, then just having the sun bake down on an unprotected head. At least here in the desert.
Ron
Last edited by rjg883c; Mar 30, 2013 at 11:14 PM.
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From: Rio Grande Valley-Texas
My wife went without one in town, just to see what it felt like. I wasn't happy. But when it get hot, I may wear a half or none myself.
FF helmets look really hot to me. But I've seen some where the chin part flips up and if I got one, that's what I'd get. Most major helmet companies make them. I think HJC does, which is what I wear.
FF helmets look really hot to me. But I've seen some where the chin part flips up and if I got one, that's what I'd get. Most major helmet companies make them. I think HJC does, which is what I wear.
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From: Long Island, NY
Bell RS-1 with the photchromatic shield (changes from clear to very dark). It's a great helmet; comfortable, well vented, aerodynamic at high speeds, and pretty quiet. I've found traditional FF helmets to just be more aerodynamic than modular. For example with the Bell, when you turn your heads at speed, the wind has virtually no effect on the helmet.
I'll probably stick with the Bell deeper into the season before switching back to a skid lid in the summer.
I'll probably stick with the Bell deeper into the season before switching back to a skid lid in the summer.
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From: Walker WV by way of NEW YORK CITY
Nolan Modular FF, the only FF helmut I've found to be eyeglass friendly.
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