Full Face Helmet for Winter?
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Full Face Helmet for Winter?
Starting to think about the winter commute. This will be my first winter in a while. I do two types of riding, commute to work and a little freeride. I own a full face helmet for the freeriding. Pros and cons on using it for winter commuting?
Pros - It seems to be pretty warm.
Cons - Would it limit vision and hearing too much?
Suggestions, comments?
Pros - It seems to be pretty warm.
Cons - Would it limit vision and hearing too much?
Suggestions, comments?
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A ski helmet works best.It doesn't limit your vision or hearing do to the ear holes that are cut out of it. I use one for my commute when it's real cold.
But thats what I think?
But thats what I think?
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Originally Posted by mguisado
Starting to think about the winter commute. This will be my first winter in a while. I do two types of riding, commute to work and a little freeride. I own a full face helmet for the freeriding. Pros and cons on using it for winter commuting?
Pros - It seems to be pretty warm.
Cons - Would it limit vision and hearing too much?
Suggestions, comments?
Pros - It seems to be pretty warm.
Cons - Would it limit vision and hearing too much?
Suggestions, comments?
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Originally Posted by Gojohnnygo.
A ski helmet works best.It doesn't limit your vision or hearing do to the ear holes that are cut out of it. I use one for my commute when it's real cold.
But thats what I think?
But thats what I think?
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Seems a bit excessive to me, especially temperature-wise. But whatever floats your boat...
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