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General Topics/Tech TipsDiscussion on break in periods, rider comfort, seats and pad suggestions. Tech tips as they become available will be posted here.
I always used to wear a half helmet (bought it from a company in Canada but can't remember who). At the time is was the lowest profile helmet available (with DOT approval) so I didn't look like a mushroom head or windtrap. The only downside was the need to wear ear plugs all the time.
Right now I'm wearing a full face unit which is great for cutting out engine and wind noise, but in the summer I really like to feel the wind in my face.
Can anyone recommend a low profile half helmet with ear protection? is there such a thing?
I have a HD brand half helmet (years old) with a zip out neck curtain. I’m sure there are several similar ones like this on the market. I leave it zipped on most of the time. It covers my ears.
I wear a half helmet and bought some ear pads off of amazon a year ago and now I don't have to wear ear plugs.They Velcro into the straps at the ears.They're padded & I wear them all yr.long.Don't remember exactly what they're called.Do a search on Amazon.
I'm not sure what you are looking for. A half helmet doesn't cover the ears. I have a GMax half helmet with soft removable pads to keep your ears warm.
Is that what you are looking for?
If you want the hard helmet to cover your ears that's a 3/4 helmet.
They are called Vega XTS Ear Pads. I've been using them for years in my half helmet and wont go without them. Cuts down on wind noise tremendously.
Originally Posted by piper59
I wear a half helmet and bought some ear pads off of amazon a year ago and now I don't have to wear ear plugs.They Velcro into the straps at the ears.They're padded & I wear them all yr.long.Don't remember exactly what they're called.Do a search on Amazon.
Went through a bunch of the " low profile " half lids and all had climbing problems at speed. Tried a Bell Pit Boss and wish I'd found it years ago , most comfortable helmet I've ever worn and zero wind issues with it, I can ride with it unstrapped and it doesn't climb. Removable ear protection works great too on those 40 deg mornings
Last edited by TwiZted Biker; Feb 25, 2020 at 10:27 AM.
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half helmet with ear protection?
