Full Face Helmet Recommendations Please

barbagris · Jul 15, 2019

Yup - the only way to find a lid that really fits - is try them. I have found that some of the Adventure type lids have a deeper chin and neck rim - thought that would help, and it seems to.

Ear plugs are really a must. OK maybe not for a 10 minute ride to the shops, but otherwise - I am a convert.

CamaroCarl · Jul 15, 2019

I just purchased this ls2 helmet. It is DOT certified as a full face or three quarter helmet. The chin bar folds all the way back and has built in sun visor. Revzilla has some good videos and reviews of helmets. Head shape is definitely important, I have an oval head, anything for round head gives me headache after couple hours. Less wind noise than half helmet, 3 or 4 hour ride would still use earplugs.

Claviger · Jul 15, 2019

With the recent introduction over the last 5-10 years of various new companies with no established reputation, I started looking at objective tests.

This site for example, is how I shop now. I find all the top tested helmets that fit my head shape and go look at them.

Sharp tests are tougher than any other currently.

Money is not eavaerything these days with Helmets, AGV as an example have a top tier safety rating on a $300 lid, better safety than many of the Shoei or Arais tested...

SHARP - THE HELMET SAFETY SCHEME

Old N' Grumpy · Jul 15, 2019

barbagris said:
Yup - the only way to find a lid that really fits - is try them. I have found that some of the Adventure type lids have a deeper chin and neck rim - thought that would help, and it seems to.

Ear plugs are really a must. OK maybe not for a 10 minute ride to the shops, but otherwise - I am a convert.

Ditto on the plugs...won't ride without them.

webmaster · Jul 15, 2019

Claviger said:
What I've found to alleviate the tinnitus after extended rides is ear plugs like these:
SureFire Sonic Defender Ear Protection at Patriot Outfitters

Work great, with the cap close, they block a TON of sound.

Which ear plugs you can tolerate for extended periods of time is going to be a personal as which helmet since it's all based on your body shape.

Those look cool. I've never tried something more "custom", but am favorable toward anything better.

webmaster · Jul 15, 2019

Not to spam my own forum, but I also take this 1-2 times per year:

My Tinnitus is likely not as extreme as most, but this stuff cures my occasional ear-ringing issues. It is made from mostly natural ingredients, and may not work for everyone, but being an older fella raised on Heavy Metal it has allowed me to continue enjoying the old tunes (with moderation)

hoopla · Jul 15, 2019

AGV GT Voloce I've found to be snug, yet comfortable. GREAT air flow all over the helmet. Full Face. Took a while to sort through the ears as they provide a lot of foam around the ear area. Need to suit yourself. The extra foam made it too warm for me, so I took it out. I always use the foam ear plugs designed for sleeping, less pressure in the ear canal. I can still hear the intake upon take off, but it calms down once under steady throttle. My butt gives out before my ears, after several hours. I still take them out to relax, then put new ones in, used sometimes don't reseal properly. You can tell they are sealed correctly by talking and listening to yourself, if not in corrrectly you can hear yourself talk in your head. The riding is much more pleasurable with the above set up.
Hoopla

Cav Man · Jul 15, 2019

RockOn said:
Just a thought for you to consider and/or toss overboard as you like. By going from a half to a full could be going a bridge too far. I've found the half helmets not quiet or protective enough and the full helmets too quiet, too claustrophobic, too heavy, too expensive. I find 3/4 helmets to be the best all around for me......rain or shine. I have a Nolan that has a removable chinbar and face shield that converts it to a full face helmet but it has been a hassle to fiddle with.....I like the 3/4 setup the best.......chinbar and face shield detached. In cold weather I have a Bell with a dropdown face shield. I just wrap a scarf around my nose and mouth if it gets really cold.

So, just something to consider.

I agree Rock On, its mostly about the sound and if a 3/4 will provide what I'm looking for, I'd be a goof to ignore that option.

Cav Man · Jul 15, 2019

Claviger said:
All of the leading brands have good quiet helmets, you just need to find the right one by trying them on. I'm partial to AGV because of the head shape, but as long as it fits properly (no big gap behind the neck for air to boom), it's fine paired with the below.

What I've found to alleviate the tinnitus after extended rides is ear plugs like these:
SureFire Sonic Defender Ear Protection at Patriot Outfitters

Work great, with the cap close, they block a TON of sound.

Which ear plugs you can tolerate for extended periods of time is going to be a personal as which helmet since it's all based on your body shape.

Thanks Claviger, you are always a source of good info and...I suspect the source of our tinnitus might be same

Cav Man · Jul 15, 2019

barbagris said:
Yup - the only way to find a lid that really fits - is try them. I have found that some of the Adventure type lids have a deeper chin and neck rim - thought that would help, and it seems to.

Ear plugs are really a must. OK maybe not for a 10 minute ride to the shops, but otherwise - I am a convert.

Totally agree Barbagris, there are two things I won't buy without trying them on: helmets and shoes/boots

Full Face Helmet Recommendations Please

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