walleyejack Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 I am looking to purchase a new winter helmet, apparentley they are different than summer ones, i purchased one 3 yrs ago and it freezes my cheek bones, the wind gets in somehow, I use a neck protector, and bundle up all around, open and close the vents, only time it seems ok is if i leave the visor open 1/2 inch, only way i can stop it is if i hunker down like a turtle, not too comfy, I think i am going to get a new one, does anyone have any ideas or reccommend a particular brand. thanks for your help on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 I don't know about brands but I do know this: Don't leave home without one...(or two) !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfisher Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 id venture over to your local Royal Distrib and take a look at the HJC;s ... ask the staff on which one suits your needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishnwire Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 id venture over to your local Royal Distrib and take a look at the HJC;s ... ask the staff on which one suits your needs Seconded. My summer helmet is useless in cold weather and my winter helmet would make your head melt in +10C weather. They are entirely different. Both purchased at Royal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 I have a HJC for winter as well. The visor is wired so it never fogs and the helmet is very warm and keeps the wind out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Birdfish Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 3rd, definately stop by Royal Distributing, great prices and good staff. Outfitted the whole family there last year, they have red tag sales on soometimes. http://www.royaldistributing.com/main/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Don't sell your local guy short either. Leah got me a HJC from Factory Recreation in Midland last year cheaper than Royal would do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsmaster Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 (edited) I got myself a SHC flip up helmet at Royal a few yrs back ...I love it ...when I'm fishing in the open on a windy day I just leave it on flipped up ....real handy when you stop for a break while riding just flip it up and everyone can hear what you are saying ....Heated visor is really nice ....mine has a removable breath deflector and some are built into the helmet and not removable ....my wife's helmet is built in and she now wishes she had gone for the removable one as well ...the flip up works great for me as now I can take the helmet off without having to remove my glasses....several times prior to the flipup I have left them on the seat and driven over them by mistake ... glasses can put a differnet dynamic to purchasing a helmet make sure you take them with you and try putting the helmets on while wearing the glasses.....make sure you try several different models/manufacturers on as we all have slightly different noggins and you need to get the one that fits best without being uncomfortable. Suds Edited December 31, 2009 by Sudsmaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSTER Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 http://toronto.kijiji.ca/f-snowmobile-helm...SearchFormZtrue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Best Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 (edited) Exactly what Suds just said....Except Shelley likes hers too...... Edited December 31, 2009 by Bigchev4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pike slayer Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 i wear a motocross open face helmet! you buy decent goggles so theres no fogging at all and theres the piece that fits in the helmet to protect from the wind. and on the real cold days throw on a balacavla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyejack Posted January 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 thanks all for your input, i ended up with a Hjc from my local Yamaha dealer. thanks again happy trails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 thanks all for your input, i ended up with a Hjc from my local Yamaha dealer.thanks again happy trails Great!! I wear one along with a balaclava as at higher speeds wind gets in right at the corners of the visor. When it's -30 and I'm ripping along at 130K it can get a little nippy without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybo Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 I wear a geek of the weak open face with a visor. I can get my Elmer Fudd hat and a balaclava on, under the helmet. Out in -35 last year with out a problem of being cold. Mind you I have a high tolerance to the cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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