Cold Weather Helmets

Snake · October 5th, 2010, 04:04 PM

With cold weather slowly approaching I would like to hear from people in the northern regions of the U.S. and my friends in Canada on what helmets do you like for the cold. Please post pics and/or web site links. Thanks in advance to all for your help.

rwheelz · October 5th, 2010, 06:47 PM

I have ridden in the mid 30's with a balaclava under the same helmet I wear in the summer- no problem

Flashmonkey · October 5th, 2010, 07:03 PM

Yeah I wear an under armour balaclava whenever it gets cold (below 10 degrees C). Usually at this temp, my eyes start watering up and having something there to keep the tears from rolling down my face is nice.

It's also effective at keeping your face warm. The two helmets that I've had so far (Shark RSX and Suomy Vandal) are both terrible at keeping cold air out. I honestly don't see many options in terms of a stand alone, cold weather helmet.

JMcDonald · October 5th, 2010, 07:05 PM

+1 on the Clava! I have been doing that on the cold mornings going to school (in the 40s so far, fahrenheit). Has been working great! I agree about the eye-wating thing. When I have sunglasses on its not bad, but when it is too dark for them, I think I might need to figure something out. I guess if nothing else Ill just get some clear glasses with sealing foam around the edges, to keep out the wind.

addy126 · October 5th, 2010, 07:36 PM

Does Scorpion's "dual pane" visors make any difference. I'm thinkin they might since they are structured for snowmobiling. (re: eye issues)
Personally, I use a neck gator and put in the Respro Foggy when it gets real cold out and I have a problem with fogging. This keeps everything nice and warm inside for me anyway. Oh and don't forget to close the vents, or there is really no point to having all the other stuff on.... <grin>

bob706 · October 5th, 2010, 07:42 PM

Balaclava, neck gator or a scarf.

JeffM · October 5th, 2010, 09:38 PM

I use a wind stopping neck gator from REI and usually wear a skull cap (Under-armor) and this works well down into the upper 20's F. I have a Scorpion helmet and have wondered about using the snowmobile shields. When it gets cold I also switch to contacts because I have a terrible time with my glasses fogging up.

rwheelz · October 6th, 2010, 07:20 AM

The respro foggy mask will do wonders for cold or wet weather fogging problems.

A full on snowmobile helmet is probably the best bet for cold, but I don't know if you can find one rated appropriately for crashing on pavement.

spooph · October 6th, 2010, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwheelz

The respro foggy mask will do wonders for cold or wet weather fogging problems.

http://ascycles.com/detail.aspx?ID=44557

Add some cat-crap on the inside of your visor, and no fogging! Even down to negative numbers!

http://www.sunglassesgiant.com/catcrap.html

I also use a silk balaclava, and a scarf. And my mommy made me a sweater, with a really high collar, which I rock underneath my leather jacket in below-freezing temps..... Now where is that picture....

Edit: Found the picture....

JeffM · October 6th, 2010, 11:36 AM

Spooph, you are a brave man.

tapdiggy · October 6th, 2010, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwheelz

The respro foggy mask will do wonders for cold or wet weather fogging problems.

A full on snowmobile helmet is probably the best bet for cold, but I don't know if you can find one rated appropriately for crashing on pavement.

I have a BRP-branded Scorpion helmet that is SNELL and DOT certified, but came with full snow accessories.

Flashmonkey · October 6th, 2010, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffM

Spooph, you are a brave man.

LOL I was just thinking that

Reswob · October 6th, 2010, 02:36 PM

I don't think any helmet is going to be a "cold weather helmet". Get something like the UnderArmour below, except make sure it's one piece (the face part isn't made to come down) and with a much longer neck than the crappy UA one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

Yeah I wear an under armour balaclava whenever it gets cold (below 10 degrees C). Usually at this temp, my eyes start watering up and having something there to keep the tears from rolling down my face is nice.

It's also effective at keeping your face warm. The two helmets that I've had so far (Shark RSX and Suomy Vandal) are both terrible at keeping cold air out. I honestly don't see many options in terms of a stand alone, cold weather helmet.

Snake · October 6th, 2010, 04:00 PM

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions. Looks like I will be purchasing a balaclava. You guys and gals rock.

Oh, spooph. you definetly are a brave man. Your mom has a great style for sweathers.

CZroe · October 6th, 2010, 05:11 PM

I know that some helmet makers make snowmobile versions of the same helmets they sell for street use. GMAX comes to mind. Their snowmobile versions have dual panes and heating elements.

Snake · October 7th, 2010, 04:37 AM

Great to know. Thanks for the info Jet.

JMcDonald · October 7th, 2010, 06:14 AM

And remember, you can start inexpensive. I paid 4.99 for my Clava at Academy. Hell, sometimes I just wear a hoodie under my jacket and put the helmet on over my hood and that seems to stop the breeze that tends to creep through the helmet. Then something around my neck / face (if you aren't sure what you want, start with a cheap-o scarf from Walmart or Dollar General or something) and I'm good to go.

*edit*

And Spooph, you cannot fathom my current envy...

stealth250 · October 7th, 2010, 07:49 AM

http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/s...pper+balaclava

October 5th, 2010, 04:04 PM	#1
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Cold Weather Helmets With cold weather slowly approaching I would like to hear from people in the northern regions of the U.S. and my friends in Canada on what helmets do you like for the cold. Please post pics and/or web site links. Thanks in advance to all for your help.

October 5th, 2010, 06:47 PM	#2
rwheelz Moroccan Gold Imports Name: RJ Location: MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): '03 ZX9R, '03 ZX7R & wife's '09 250R Posts: 136	I have ridden in the mid 30's with a balaclava under the same helmet I wear in the summer- no problem __________________________________________________ MOROCCAN GOLD IMPORTS Where Excess Meets Extreme

October 5th, 2010, 07:36 PM	#5
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	Does Scorpion's "dual pane" visors make any difference. I'm thinkin they might since they are structured for snowmobiling. (re: eye issues) Personally, I use a neck gator and put in the Respro Foggy when it gets real cold out and I have a problem with fogging. This keeps everything nice and warm inside for me anyway. Oh and don't forget to close the vents, or there is really no point to having all the other stuff on.... <grin> Last futzed with by addy126; October 6th, 2010 at 08:24 PM.

October 5th, 2010, 09:38 PM	#7
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	I use a wind stopping neck gator from REI and usually wear a skull cap (Under-armor) and this works well down into the upper 20's F. I have a Scorpion helmet and have wondered about using the snowmobile shields. When it gets cold I also switch to contacts because I have a terrible time with my glasses fogging up. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

October 6th, 2010, 07:20 AM	#8
rwheelz Moroccan Gold Imports Name: RJ Location: MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): '03 ZX9R, '03 ZX7R & wife's '09 250R Posts: 136	The respro foggy mask will do wonders for cold or wet weather fogging problems. A full on snowmobile helmet is probably the best bet for cold, but I don't know if you can find one rated appropriately for crashing on pavement. __________________________________________________ MOROCCAN GOLD IMPORTS Where Excess Meets Extreme

October 5th, 2010, 07:03 PM	#3
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Yeah I wear an under armour balaclava whenever it gets cold (below 10 degrees C). Usually at this temp, my eyes start watering up and having something there to keep the tears from rolling down my face is nice. It's also effective at keeping your face warm. The two helmets that I've had so far (Shark RSX and Suomy Vandal) are both terrible at keeping cold air out. I honestly don't see many options in terms of a stand alone, cold weather helmet.

October 5th, 2010, 07:05 PM	#4
JMcDonald ninjette.org sage Name: J Location: Oklahoma Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 771	+1 on the Clava! I have been doing that on the cold mornings going to school (in the 40s so far, fahrenheit). Has been working great! I agree about the eye-wating thing. When I have sunglasses on its not bad, but when it is too dark for them, I think I might need to figure something out. I guess if nothing else Ill just get some clear glasses with sealing foam around the edges, to keep out the wind.

October 5th, 2010, 07:42 PM	#6
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Balaclava, neck gator or a scarf.

October 6th, 2010, 11:36 AM	#10
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Spooph, you are a brave man. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

October 6th, 2010, 04:00 PM	#14
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Thanks to everyone for your suggestions. Looks like I will be purchasing a balaclava. You guys and gals rock. Oh, spooph. you definetly are a brave man. Your mom has a great style for sweathers.

October 6th, 2010, 05:11 PM	#15
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I know that some helmet makers make snowmobile versions of the same helmets they sell for street use. GMAX comes to mind. Their snowmobile versions have dual panes and heating elements.

October 7th, 2010, 04:37 AM	#16
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Great to know. Thanks for the info Jet.

October 7th, 2010, 06:14 AM	#17
JMcDonald ninjette.org sage Name: J Location: Oklahoma Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 771	And remember, you can start inexpensive. I paid 4.99 for my Clava at Academy. Hell, sometimes I just wear a hoodie under my jacket and put the helmet on over my hood and that seems to stop the breeze that tends to creep through the helmet. Then something around my neck / face (if you aren't sure what you want, start with a cheap-o scarf from Walmart or Dollar General or something) and I'm good to go. edit And Spooph, you cannot fathom my current envy...

October 7th, 2010, 07:49 AM	#18
stealth250 Gearhead Name: Mike Location: IND Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 242	http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/s...pper+balaclava __________________________________________________

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