Best Helmet for Hot Weather

[PaulO]

Moved to South Florida, got a new mesh jacket now I need a cool (temperature) helmet and would be interested in vented/mesh pants.  Wondering if anyone has any opinion on the best.  I can't seem to find anyone making a helmet that is really vented for hot weather.  Some have little vents but are still hot.
Thanks,
Paul

[SANDMAN5]

I wear a half-helmet during the hot humid summers here. Not sure
there are too many full-faced that are vented enough to make a
major difference. I currently have a Vega Attitude that is fairly
comfortable. Lightweight and vented. Best you might be able to
do is get a white helmet and keep moving!! YMMV.

[Jess from VA]

Many view half helmets as cooler than more full coverage 3/4s, flips, and full-face.  But venting in the halfs is minimal to nonexistent, whereas venting in the higher end flips and full-face can be much better.  To me, the solution is to wear a DOT half, and run a shorter cut-down shield in hot weather (with good eye protection).

Often while riding a stock windshield IS in hot weather with my half helmet, I press down my left hand at the back of my helmet to lift the front, lean forward and stick my head into the airflow, and blow the sweat off my head down the back of my neck.  (a brief solution) LOL

I also often stand up on the floorboards to ventilate my whole upper body.  (Not the blow job you had in mind, but it also feels good) 

[donaldcc]

  I use a Scorpion - Exo 100 in hot weather.  like the drop down face shield

[Garland]

I also use the EXO-100. If it is scorching I tie a wet bandana around my head and wet my shirt also.

[boss hoss bill]

I'll make it three in a row for the Scorpion Exo 100.
Most comfortable half helmet yet for me, I especially like the drop down shield.
When I'm riding the BRP and come to tunnels, just flip it up and flip it down when I exit. I usually don't wear my shades, because I use the flip down shield most of the time. 


FWIW
Bill

[Michael K (Az.)]

Please take the time to read this article. I rode up and down California last June/July, starting from Phoenix, Az. Can you say HOT!!?? I wear full face, a zipped up full riding jacket, long sleeved tee underneath periodically soaked w/ water. Never stop drinking water, if you don't have to pee at a rest stop, you're in trouble. Read it!
P.S. My helmet is a HJC modular.

http://www.soundrider.com/archive/safety-skills/when_youre_hot.htm

[texaninsouthfl]

Many view half helmets as cooler than more full coverage 3/4s, flips, and full-face.  But venting in the halfs is minimal to nonexistent, whereas venting in the higher end flips and full-face can be much better.  To me, the solution is to wear a DOT half, and run a shorter cut-down shield in hot weather (with good eye protection).

Often while riding a stock windshield IS in hot weather with my half helmet, I press down my left hand at the back of my helmet to lift the front, lean forward and stick my head into the airflow, and blow the sweat off my head down the back of my neck.  (a brief solution) LOL

I also often stand up on the floorboards to ventilate my whole upper body.  (Not the blow job you had in mind, but it also feels good) 

That's what I do when I need to fart...

[john]

wet it down                     

[cookiedough]

I have the GMAX 17 or is is GMAX 7 helmet that has a flip up windshield in front.  Cheap, lightweight, and when hot out just flip up the shield to breathe.  I cannot stand full faced helmets unless below 60 degrees out, too hot and constricting although the best protection.

[f6john]

to ventilate my whole upper body.  (Not the blow job you had in mind, but it also feels good) 

That's what I do when I need to fart...
[/quote]


    Has nothing to do with helmet choice,  but at my age I have found it safer for me to only fart while seated...... over a toilet.   Better safe than sorry!

[czuch]

First time I stood up and farted, I didnt get laid for a week and a half. Dont be two up when ya do.
I'm a full face HBC or Fulmer all the time. I tie a wet rag around my neck and wet my T-shirt.

[JerryH]

I wish they made that Scorpion - Exo 100 in a 3/4 .  I would buy it. I've been looking for a helmet 3/4 helmet with a visor and a drop down sun shield.  No luck so far.

[olddog1946]

I wear a full face modular year around, even in AZ in triple digit heat, I do use one of those things you soak with water and put around your neck. I usually freeze it then tie it on. I also keep my hair cut as short as my clippers will keep it. That's another 10 degrees cooler.

[Phil57]

Scorpion Exo 700 lots of vents washable liner full face but no wind buffeting.  I have a black one that saved my ugly mug last week and will replace it with a lighter color. There are also removable plugs to control how much venting you want. I used mine for snowmobiling as well. The shield is easy to replace and come in a good selection pricey but no fog. When it warms to 70 I remove my windshield   Unless I have a long trip. I don't like windshields but love my full face helmet. That really doesn't sound right does it?

[PhredValk]

I wear a G-Max 67s. 3/4 helmet, lots of vents, drop-down shield and inner smoked 'jet pilot' shield. Also has a snap in chin piece to make it kind of full face. Good speaker recesses too.

http://www.gmaxhelmet.com/67s_solid_peak.html

Fred.

[john]

'' Dont be two up when ya do ''                              
 
            shut up ....                                       

[al v]

I wish they made that Scorpion - Exo 100 in a 3/4 .  I would buy it. I've been looking for a helmet 3/4 helmet with a visor and a drop down sun shield.  No luck so far.

This might be controversial, but I needed a helmet in a pinch for my wife and got a 3/4 helmet at a harley dealer with flip visor and drop down sun shield. I like the helmet so much that it is now my primary helmet unless its cold enough to go full face. The model is hd-j1v. I get questioned about it (in good fun) from everyone I ride with though. If you don't mind the name on the side, check it out. 

[donaldcc]

I wish they made that Scorpion - Exo 100 in a 3/4 .  I would buy it. I've been looking for a helmet 3/4 helmet with a visor and a drop down sun shield.  No luck so far.

there are Exo-200 and 250

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/38/8/1/0/297/DCLASS/Scorpion-Street-Bike-Open-Face-Helmets-Mens-Riding-Gear.aspx


or check out the Transformer  Exo-900.  I might have to get one of these.  full face modular with detachable front leaving open face helmet, all with drop down visor.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/38/21325/ITEM/Scorpion-EXO-900-Transformer-Helmet.aspx