Which modular helmet to buy?

[marq]

I have a Mod 2 and and can provide some compelling counter-points. The actual rubber breath deflector is not the best design. It uses a piece of material to absorb the moisture. I find that after 20 minutes of use, it is saturated. Next, there are elastic adjustment straps for the rubber nozzles on each side. They work themselves loose so I have to keep them adjusted tight. Having them adjusted tight puts more pressure on my face and makes it harder to snap to the helmet. Speaking of face, if you have a beard or mustash, forget about a tight seal and expect some leakage which may result in fog/frost on the visor. Also, every time you put the rubber breath deflector on, you need to take the time to align it properly or else you may find it pinching your nose shut and/or the nozzles may not line up with the helmet when you go to close it. When you take off the deflector, be prepared to have the moisture run down the front of your jaacket of you are not careful. I have also broken the snaps on the deflector. Bombardier sells a replacement kit so this tells me they know of this problem. Get yourself replacements to take along.

If you plan on using a communicator such as Chatterbox like me, there is no good way to mount the mic. I am told I sound like the teacher on Charlie Brown! Also, mounting the Chatterbox on this helmet is PIA. The mounting bracket does not work because of the plastic piece along the bottom.
And if you have ant claustraphobic tendancies, the deflector is not going to be your friend!
Last, the dealer told me that they sell most all their helmets with the heated shield because most do not like the deflector! IMO this defeats the whole reason to buy the helmet! Retail price of the heated visor: $160! Really!

My buddy has the BV2S and after watching him use that helmet, it seems to be a much superior design and I would purchase a BV2S over the Mod 2 if I were to do it again.

My best advice to you is to see if you can rent this helmet for a weekend to try it first. It may help you make the best decision.

- Just my 2 cents!

Those are all valid counter points the Modular 2. I don't experience the drool out of the deflector because I'm using a thicker absorbing pad as mentioned above.. but another helmet to maybe consider is the Vision 180. I haven't tried it personally, but since it's not a modular it eliminates the problems you've mentioned. I think there are people that like the look of the Modular 2 and like the sun shade (although it's not exclusive to those helmets anymore) but don't want all the problems you list. I think it was smart for Ski-doo to carry that helmet as an alternative.

 

[Mighty]

BV2S