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Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:59 pm

Had no troubles with my scorpion exo 700 in Mississippi during the heat wave last month. As long as I was moving sweat wasn't an issue. However if you want really good venting get a dirtbike styled helmet and wear goggles.

Like anything else, if you're ok with the risk then choose what you want. Personally, I've seen enough bad accidents to scare me stupid. I'll stay with the full face myself.

roncg41677 · Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:40 am

I haven't been riding long, but I live in central FL, and I've been using a full face Shoei. The difference you feel standing still and moving is pretty vast. If I need it I just flip the visor a click or two and get plenty of air on my face while moving. If you're going to have to stand still a lot on your commute it may be a real issue, but once you get moving it's a whole different story

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slimcolo · #13 Unread post by **slimcolo** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:57 am

Just a thought on half shells and 3/4s----If in hot weather you forego your hot full face, get a 3/4 or half shell----minimal protection is still better than NO protection. I wear a 1/2 shell in really hot weather. (If I only had a full face in hot weather I would go helmetless) It's nice to preach all gear all the time, but in reality will you???

Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:19 am

I still wear all gear even in 105 degree heat. Granted I add a camelpack and switch from riding pants to kevlar jeans with knee/leg/hip armor underneath.

#15 Unread post by **Skier** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:55 am

Triple digit temps? Still rockin' the full riding suit, gloves and riding boots along with my full-face.

A Camelback with ice water does wonders for keeping your temp down.

Nalian · #16 Unread post by **Nalian** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:50 am

As others have said - you'd be better off figuring out a better way to keep yourself cool than not wearing a full face, safety wise. If the safety doesn't matter to you, than go with the short.

Otherwise I'll recommend things like a camelback (keep yourself hydrated and put cold ice water in it. Also you can use other cooling things like cooling vests, etc.

I've started using a "core-cooler" from 661, you can find it here: clicky. It is nice for keeping my body cool and not sweating as much.

There are more serious ones if you're willing to spend more cash.

Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:07 am

I live in GA. Full face is all I have ever had. And full gear. Yes you will sweat in town in traffic. BUt it feels sooooo good when you start going that it is worth it. The wind mixed with a sweaty back and chest feel great. As for my head, I never had a problem. Flip the visor up when stopped for a little extra ventilation and your all good. But get what you want. It's your head.

smakawhat · Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:39 am

getting sweaty is just what comes with the territory. IT's part of riding and gearing up in hot weather (at least for those of us who do it). Aside from everything else that's been said, one thing I can add is look into a lid that you can removed the pads and wash them.

That way you can take away the funk and clean em up. Something you might want to consider.

Ivan M · #19 Unread post by **Ivan M** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:03 pm

I have a full face modular that I use for the highway and a half helmet for around town. Modulars are pretty handy. They make it easier to put on your helmet with sunglasses so that you don't have to switch visors and when you're stopped it's easier to flip up/down than a visor.

Half helmets are great too though. I love hearing the full sound of my bike when I'm riding. Also, rather than carrying around an expensive full face helmet that I'd have to lock up or take with me, I just throw my half helmet inside my saddlebag when I'm going to the grocery store/work, ect

Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:27 pm

"The purpose of the guard hoop", they go on to say, "made of a special plastic - is to spread the forces, which occur in the area of the chin in the event of an impact, over the entire helmet shell. The additional safety zone thus created helps to keep these forces away from the rider's face...".

With regards to the chin guard getting caught on something during a crash, Schuberth says that "...the J1 is fitted with a self-release mechanism that allows the chin guard hoop to detach from the helmet when a given pulling force is exceeded. This mechanism can counteract the helmet getting hooked up on another object and placing unnecessary stress on the throat and neck region...".

That is a small portion of the helmet review.....it seems to defeat the purpose of the hoop if it has a mechanism for it to detach......