Snocross style helmet

[justin cameron]

Hi was just wondering if the snocross style helmets keep u warm enough when trail riding and boondocking. I was looking at getting a 509 helmet and googles with a breathbox.

 

[buddah]

Hi was just wondering if the snocross style helmets keep u warm enough when trail riding and boondocking. I was looking at getting a 509 helmet and googles with a breathbox.

Best answer I can give you is "it depends"..........I wear mine down to about 15F........below that usually full face.........but that's just personal preference........biggest thing to watch out for on bitter cold days is frostbite.........you won't feel it's happening until the damage is done......Good Luck

 

[Yamadog]

Yeah I got the motor fist light weight last year and a Scorpion with the pump. Both are extremely cold at anything below 0 if you ride fast. I have 4 pr of different goggles and all fogged. Scots, 509 andothers. I went back to BVs2

 

[shadow44]

If you wear the right balaclava underneath you should be just fine. I rode in -25 with no issues. I wore a Scott balaclava with a No-Fog mask over top, a Zox helmet and either Scott Hustle Snow goggles or 509 Aviators....very comfortable and no fogging. I'm buying a Klimt balaclava this year...should be fine.

 

[YamahaTim]

Hi was just wondering if the snocross style helmets keep u warm enough when trail riding and boondocking. I was looking at getting a 509 helmet and googles with a breathbox.

I just got the 509 altitude helmet, before I had a Klim open face. And when boondocking and off trail they are perfect, cause your warm and working. Now trail riding on a cold day and just chillin on the trail, they are cold, unless you can peal off into the powder for some play time to warm up. Last year I froze with my open face helmet, while trail riding.

 

[Yamacat21]

I ride a HJC CL 6 with 509 aviators. Had frost bite issues last year but I rode it down to -20 degrees f. This year I bought a klim proclava at hay days. I hope this fixes my frostbite without wearing bandaids on my cheeks anymore.

 

[hayko1971]

I switched from full face to MX style and goggles last year. Full face for me caused nothing but fogging issues. I tried a No-Fog mask with it and my breath still found its way into my lid.
I switched to a fly MX helmet and use Scott and 509 aviator goggles with my no-fog and I love it.
I find it warmer than the full face actually as I get a complete facial seal with no exposed skin,where as I found a lot of cold air made its way into the full face.
One thing I did though was to plug the forehead vents with some paper towel under the liner. I also wear a windproof touque under the helmet. I find the touque and no-fog works better for me than a balaclava.

 

[sorenson1610]

Need a good breathable balaclava or all the heat goes straight into your goggles. Found Klim actic worked very well in freezing cold or warmer days. Had a activa balaclava and caused many headaches with fogging. But it's still cold on below 0 days, just have to keep all skin covered like stated already.

 

[stingray719]

Yeah I got the motor fist light weight last year and a Scorpion with the pump. Both are extremely cold at anything below 0 if you ride fast. I have 4 pr of different goggles and all fogged. Scots, 509 andothers. I went back to BVs2

Yep, one cold night and mild frostbite around the google edge and I went back to bv2.

 

[subaru2006]

509 carbon fiber with aviators. i have rode in all kinda of temp's and never had any issues. last year we were riding during those -30 -40 wind chill days. no issues at all.... everything rides on the hood you wear. i also have the breath box on.

subaru2006

 

[nate007]

I've got an HJC acx2 carbon mx style helmet. It's super light and only gets cold when in the single digits. I wear a NO-FOG mask, and Oakley carbon goggles. Have only had fogging issues on really warm, humid days when I could go without anyways. If you make sure your goggles seal to your face correctly and have the double lenses, you should have very few issues.

 

[wot-75]

509 Altitude helmet + 509 X5 Goggle - Breath Box + No Fog system = Happy warm rider in below Zero temps.

Klim Arctic is "ok" but nothing beats a No Fog (Neoprene) in super cold temps.

 

[FAMILYMAN]

I bought vinyl from a fabric stop, glue strips onto my googles. It works great for a wind break. -20 no issues with a good mask.


2014 viper, mpi
2009 Phazer 144"

 

[FX_Nytro212]

I've got the 509 evolution with the sinister X5's. I've ridden in -25'C and was never cold, just tape off the intake ports and get a good windstopper balaclava and you'll be warm. But for boondocking you may want the aviators because they let in more air

 

[fiddlersgreen]

I have just a cheap ole helmet I use on the quad and it's perfect. Very light and comfortable, It's not even a winter or snowmobile helmet. I'm not a believer in the pay more so it has to be better for me attitude. In saying that I have a cheapo helmet, $500 bibs and a $90 jacket and $300 boots. You gotta find what's right for you.
The main thing I found was make sure your goggles fit both your face and helmet. If not they will fog every time. Had a pair of Scott goggles that fogged every time. Wasn't due to inferior product, just they didn't fit my face and helmet good enough to give a good seal. Tried a pair of smiths that fit perfect.
Tried a no fog and other neoprene balaclavas that didn't work at all for me so went with a Klim balaclava that worked perfect. The no fog and other neoprene balaclavas were a bit thicker and bulkier and the goggles couldn't seal well. The Klim wind stopper is the best I've used.
I think with all the snow cross helmets it's what you wear inside that makes the difference not the helmet itself. IMHO!
In saying all that I've rode in the coldest weather with both my snow cross and first year brp modular. I got frostbite in both of them at -40-50 windchill but that's extreme.
Both can be cold on times but you just have to prepare for it.