jimmie d
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The problem with a lot of the fogging is too heavy of a balaclava which causes the head to swet and thus fogging due to heat built up in the helmet. I have an MX style for nice days, a Skidoo Modular for the other times. Helmet with heated shield sits on shelf.
Jim
Jim
JDKRXW
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Wilson said:
If your gloves/mitts have cuffs on them, this is a pita. I run the cord inside the front of my jacket (in through the neck and out at the waist band). This works really well because the cord stays complety out of the way when you are riding, and you have more options as to where you place your plug (I put mine on the dash panel opposite the key)
JWL600CC
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took the plunge yesterday and bought an AGV ax-6 (black,red and silver) and a pair of the new Scott goggles with the nosepiece and neoprene mask.....balaclava i'll probably order the "unwind"model from Royal Disributing......hope it works out cause my green AC tx-i will look funny with my red yamaha.....could always paint it with a brush 
.........thanks for all the good responses..............Jeff 
.........thanks for all the good responses..............Jeff 
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Ditto - Works Great!
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I use a HJC CLX-4 helmet. They are cheap enough to replace on a regular basis yet very comfortable. That being said where do you think I go the name FROSTBITE?
I did get frostbite on my cheeks (the facial ones) just below my goggles while riding my Skidoo MXZ. Those stock Skidoo windshields of the mid 90's we horrible. They were nothing but a skijump that accwlerated the air before it hits your face!
That being said; I'd never go back to a full face. I just can't get the feeling of being a part of the riding experience. With a full face I always feel like I'm watching the action from afar or on TV. I just don't feel in touch with the action.
I tried a breath deflector and it seemed too restrictive as well. I may have to get a baclava that works.
Goggles? I believe it's Scott that makes a set of goggles with snaps on the outside corner or each lens. They provide you with three (there are plenty more colors available) colored lenses that snap into place as the conditions change. Right now I have three pair of goggles I carry. I like the idea of just having to carry extra lenses.
I did get frostbite on my cheeks (the facial ones) just below my goggles while riding my Skidoo MXZ. Those stock Skidoo windshields of the mid 90's we horrible. They were nothing but a skijump that accwlerated the air before it hits your face!
That being said; I'd never go back to a full face. I just can't get the feeling of being a part of the riding experience. With a full face I always feel like I'm watching the action from afar or on TV. I just don't feel in touch with the action.
I tried a breath deflector and it seemed too restrictive as well. I may have to get a baclava that works.
Goggles? I believe it's Scott that makes a set of goggles with snaps on the outside corner or each lens. They provide you with three (there are plenty more colors available) colored lenses that snap into place as the conditions change. Right now I have three pair of goggles I carry. I like the idea of just having to carry extra lenses.
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Whatching TV, is an EXCELLENT analogy.
I have the AMP lenses, they're blue and they work at night too. I also have the quick-disconnects, Highly recommend. But sometimes the weather gets real bad, as I've experienced, and there is no replacement for a full-face despite the TV effect.
I'm sure modulars are nice, but I have to save-up for an M-10 :roll:
I have the AMP lenses, they're blue and they work at night too. I also have the quick-disconnects, Highly recommend. But sometimes the weather gets real bad, as I've experienced, and there is no replacement for a full-face despite the TV effect.
I'm sure modulars are nice, but I have to save-up for an M-10 :roll:
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goggle with MX
I can honestly say that having used both I will never go back to a full face.
A good set-up is crucial, good goggles with a snug fit and double lens, a good balacalva polar fleece with small opening (actually stitched the corners of mine near the eyes to make opening smaller), I've never fogged, never cold, MX helmets tend to be much lighter and more comfortable, my buddies have watched me with the last couple of years and are slowly making the switch and most can not believe why they hadn't done so earlier. We ride in northern new brunswick and it can get pretty cold at 2 or 3 am and I've never had issues with being too cold.
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I can honestly say that having used both I will never go back to a full face.
A good set-up is crucial, good goggles with a snug fit and double lens, a good balacalva polar fleece with small opening (actually stitched the corners of mine near the eyes to make opening smaller), I've never fogged, never cold, MX helmets tend to be much lighter and more comfortable, my buddies have watched me with the last couple of years and are slowly making the switch and most can not believe why they hadn't done so earlier. We ride in northern new brunswick and it can get pretty cold at 2 or 3 am and I've never had issues with being too cold.
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one more question........will i still be able to use my Chatterbox with the MX helmet?
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THAT IS, a good question. I too have the CLX??? (too early to remember what model it is) It's the cheeper one I got on clearance just to try it. I also have the HJC CL-12 w/heated shield so I could still buy the chatterbox.
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I run a AFX MX Style helmet with Oakley goggles and a Psolar HX Balaclava with their vapor barrier. The balaclava /vapor barrier are $48 US but are worth the money. The balaclava has a material in the front that captures the moisture and heat from your breath and traps the moisture so the balaclava doesn't feel wet after an hour of riding. It also heats the cool air when inhaled thus allowing your body to maintain warmer core temperatures. They have one specificly designed for helmets with a thinner material in the helmet area to prevent your head from sweating in the helmet. The vapor barrier is to keep goggles/glasses from fogging.
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I've only fogged a standard helmet once. The sheild got separated and it froze up inside.
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I use the Collet (see we support Canadians 
communicators on our helmets. In fact my wife and I both have the communicators with the intercom for a passenger. So both kids, my wife and I all have HJC MX style helmets and use communciators. Yes,they do work. You may have to set your VOX (voice activation) a little higher because there may be more ambient noise.
communicators on our helmets. In fact my wife and I both have the communicators with the intercom for a passenger. So both kids, my wife and I all have HJC MX style helmets and use communciators. Yes,they do work. You may have to set your VOX (voice activation) a little higher because there may be more ambient noise.
Started using the MX HJC a couple of years ago when I had my SRX. Now my full face sits on the shelf. It is very curial that you do get a good seal around the lower part of the googles. Have had frost bite in this area. You don't even notice it until it is too late but the area is very small. The only other problem is that the visors were not meant for the speeds these sled can travel. Had alot of wind noise on the old SRX with that low windshield. The RX-1 is alot better because I can get alot lower.
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If you're really tough, you don't need any goggles or sheild. Then there is no chance of fogging up.
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O.K., I'm going to jump into this yet again 
I've got all three style of helmets......moto-x, modular, and full-face w/electric shield. My problem is I've got a really large melon and the full-face one is the only one that's comfortable for more than a couple of hours at a time.
I bought a no-fog mask last year and wasn't cold but it DOES make the helmet slightly tighter..........and it's already a XXXL
I just wish some manufacturer would make custom helmets for us folks with really large heads. And before you ask, Yes, my Mom did smack me when I was young..........now I understand she was just getting even
P.S. On the heated shield cord, I run mine down the inside front of my jacket so it doesn't snag and doesn't flop around. Also doesn't pull out of the connector on the helmet that way.
I've got all three style of helmets......moto-x, modular, and full-face w/electric shield. My problem is I've got a really large melon and the full-face one is the only one that's comfortable for more than a couple of hours at a time.
I bought a no-fog mask last year and wasn't cold but it DOES make the helmet slightly tighter..........and it's already a XXXL
I just wish some manufacturer would make custom helmets for us folks with really large heads. And before you ask, Yes, my Mom did smack me when I was young..........now I understand she was just getting even
P.S. On the heated shield cord, I run mine down the inside front of my jacket so it doesn't snag and doesn't flop around. Also doesn't pull out of the connector on the helmet that way.
