Looking For A New Helmet Suggestion

UPSed said:
I've had dozens of MTB helmets and I'm pretty sure not one of them ever prevented sweat from running down my face.
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I've previously worn Bell helmets (Inferno was one of them, can't remember the others), and they did great. Especially the ones that had the drip system along the outside. Sorta' a \/ shape little tail on both sides by your temple, that let gravity help the sweat drain to the sides.
 
mountaingirl sara said:
I want to know if any of these headbands come with knee high tube socks, and Dolphin shorts :Roflmao
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Streamers for your grips..

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mountaingirl sara said:
I want to know if any of these headbands come with knee high tube socks, and Dolphin shorts :Roflmao
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http://www.traxfactory.com/ Doesn't come with any of that ^^^, but it does come with some velcro strips to attach it to the inside of the helmet. You cut the existing padding out of the helmet since the sweatbuster replaces it.

It won't stop all sweat from running into your eyes - sweat will still bead on your forehead below the helmet, and the sweatbuster will eventually saturate. Then you remove it, wring it out, reinstall, and continue on with your ride. It will continue to absorb more sweat unlike Halo, headsweats etc that become useless once saturated. I used to bring 2 or 3 of those on a ride and swap them out as they saturated. Sweatbuster can absorb a ton of sweat and is still useful after becoming saturated. This is by far the best product I've used. Going on 5 years now.

Yeah it sucks having to buy a product to deal with sweat, but this is only $12 or so and it works. Highly recommended for people who sweat lots.
 
evdog said:
http://www.traxfactory.com/ Doesn't come with any of that ^^^, but it does come with some velcro strips to attach it to the inside of the helmet. You cut the existing padding out of the helmet since the sweatbuster replaces it.

It won't stop all sweat from running into your eyes - sweat will still bead on your forehead below the helmet, and the sweatbuster will eventually saturate. Then you remove it, wring it out, reinstall, and continue on with your ride. It will continue to absorb more sweat unlike Halo, headsweats etc that become useless once saturated. I used to bring 2 or 3 of those on a ride and swap them out as they saturated. Sweatbuster can absorb a ton of sweat and is still useful after becoming saturated. This is by far the best product I've used. Going on 5 years now.

Yeah it sucks having to buy a product to deal with sweat, but this is only $12 or so and it works. Highly recommended for people who sweat lots.
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mountaingirl sara said:
Alright, which one of you geniuses wants to come up with a solution for this sweat in the eyes problem? Maybe a removable / washable sweat band liner?
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Have I mentioned that the IXS RS is the most comfortable helmet I've worn? Have I mentioned that the low brow funnels the sweat in front of my glasses and not on them? Not sure if they offer a MIPS version yet. Mine's not.

Gratuitous shot of a really cool dude... and me:
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Or should I call this 2 guys, 4 helmets?
 
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herzalot said:
Have I mentioned that the IXS RS is the most comfortable helmet I've worn? Have I mentioned that the low brow funnels the sweat in front of my glasses and not on them? Not sure if they offer a MIPS version yet. Mine's not.
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Haha, not sure, you may have..I’m getting lost in this thread. I like that low brow design tho:thumbsup: Does that mess with your seeing far up the trail?
 
mountaingirl sara said:
Haha, not sure, you may have..I’m getting lost in this thread. I like that low brow design tho:thumbsup: Does that mess with your seeing far up the trail?
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When climbing, yes - a little. And that's a good thing. Who the hell wants to see the hill in front of them? It's like looking down the hallway of the hotel in The Shining! :eek: I prefer to just stare at the ground and pedal.

No, seriously, I ride with my hands about 3" lower than my hips, so yes, the IXS makes it a bit more difficult to see while riding uphill. Visibility is no problem when it really counts - on the descents!
 
herzalot said:
When climbing, yes - a little. And that's a good thing. Who the hell wants to see the hill in front of them? It's like looking down the hallway of the hotel in The Shining! :eek: I prefer to just stare at the ground and pedal.

No, seriously, I ride with my hands about 3" lower than my hips, so yes, the IXS makes it a bit more difficult to see while riding uphill. Visibility is no problem when it really counts - on the descents!
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That makes sense! BC i ride solo I’m always looking far up trail and all around me actually...I’m a little on-guard :cautious:
 
mountaingirl sara said:
:laugh: I do like the idea of a bright helmet colorway, esp during hunting season up at GE!:thumbsup:
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Leatt All Mtn lid fitting today. Really good fit and an awesome company, Fadi turned me on to the brand. Didn’t purchase it, waiting to try the Kali Interceptor. Almost done and we can be free of this thread:D:whistling:
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Although you all can be free anytime..sorry to drag this out so long, I’m usually pretty compulsive:sneaky:
 
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