Best helmet in the HEAT

[rdbonds]

Well I confess: I have the bona fide coolest helmet, an old 1/2 shell which I repainted matte black and adapted as follows. Removed styrofoam shell and used a hot wire to melt air channels into the styrofoam, leading from the leading edge and fanning out to the side and read edges. Depth each channel 1/4"-3/8". Then reassembled. Someone will probably excoriate me for compromising my helmet safety. But as I see it, while I may have reduced the impact absorption, that marginal reduction is outweighed by the reduction in the temptation not to wear it (live in FL) and the increased endurance of my attentiveness. My theory was that the air flow hitting the front of the helmet would by its own pressure circulate within the helmet and it sure enough does. Please--no excoriation!

No Ex-core-ee-ay-shun from me. I'd have to go look it up in the dictionary first so that I'd know what I was doing.

[zeus661]

Half helmet with a do-rag soaked in water

[stevenolts]

I understand what you are saying about the heat.

I need to change my location I have lived in Freeport, FL right near Destin, FL for almost 4 years now.
I work at Eglin AFB

stevenolts

[stevenolts]

I just found another contender in my quest for a HEAT tolerant helmet.

Schuberth M1 Pro Outline Helmet $599.99
Same price as the Shoei J-Cruise II $599.99

Does anyone have this helmet? how does it compare to the Shoei J-Cruise II? any comments??

I have the Schuberth C2 modular helmet and I love it so maybe this is the one??/

[stevenolts]

I am now looking at the Arai Ram X
most expensive of the 3 at $699.99 but is supposed to be rated the best and safest????

I can't try one on local so I need advice if available???

Arai Ram X $699.99 / Shoei J-Cruise II $599.99 / Shuberth M1 Pro $599.99

stevenolts

[stevenolts]

UPDATE

I bought a Shoei J-Cruise 2 after they finally came back in stock.

I bought this helmet after a month of continuous research youtube etc...
I could not find any of the top helmets anywhere to try out in person.

I bought this helmet for these reasons:
Safety
High ratings
airflow
drop down dark sun screen
comfort
stability at speed (no buffeting)

I sent it back for these reasons:
It was not as comfortable as my old Schuberth C3
When the vents were open it was way too loud (annoying)
It had some buffeting

I could not find this info on youtube
I was able to install my SENA 50S

[stevenolts]

My plan now is:

For riding in the Florida heat and for comfort

Schuberth C3 modular
I removed the chin bar and shield
I use Wiley X Airrage Sunglasses with the foam insert

For rain and cooler weather

I am looking at Schuberth C4 Pro or Shoei Neotech 2

I am leaning towards the Schuberth C4 Pro

[Eternalydamd]

I just got the Shoei Neotech 2 last week, I installed the Sena SRL system that was designed for this helmet. The helmet is much quieter than my old RF-1200 (I put over 80,000 miles on it), It is much more comfortable, and has better airflow. I already put about 1,000 miles into the Neotech 2 over the weekend, and I gotta say, I am very impressed with it, even with the chin bar down and the wind visor raised (with the tinted visor insert down) there wasn't too much noise, there was little to no buffeting even at 90 mph, and it stayed comfortable for over 6 hours of riding a day. I highly recommend this helmet.

[stevenolts]

Schuberth C4 Pro

Does anyone have this helmet?

How is the pre-installed SENA?


stevenolts

[Draxsr]

Schuberth C4 Pro

Does anyone have this helmet?

How is the pre-installed SENA?


stevenolts

I've got one and have zero problems with it. Though I only use the BT receiver to connect to my Garmin, I get the GPS and my tunes just fine. Note I also wear "Earpeace" ear plugs as well which really chops out the wind noise and allows the music to come through just fine.