Gringo S FF helmet
#1
Gringo S FF helmet
I’ve been looking at some full face lids for colder weather riding. Needless to say there’s about a billion of them but I really like the retro look of the Biltwell Gringo ( maybe the matte black or gloss balck) and the price isn’t too awful. Anybody have one or tried one, and if so would you recommend it ?
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#2
You get what you pay for. Looks are not what keeps you protected and comfortable.
Gringo is only DOT rated. S version with shield will fog up because no air flow. There are much better choices.
Check Revzilla
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...ringo-s-helmet
I recently bought Shoei full face. It is DOT, ECE, SNELL 2015 approved. Well worth the extra $. Shoei last forever. Got a 10% discount at my local store. $360
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...r-helmet-solid
But it’s your head. And money.
Gringo is only DOT rated. S version with shield will fog up because no air flow. There are much better choices.
Check Revzilla
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...ringo-s-helmet
I recently bought Shoei full face. It is DOT, ECE, SNELL 2015 approved. Well worth the extra $. Shoei last forever. Got a 10% discount at my local store. $360
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...r-helmet-solid
But it’s your head. And money.
Last edited by user 7172984932; 11-11-2018 at 10:47 PM.
#3
You get what you pay for. Looks are not what keeps you protected and comfortable.
Gringo is only DOT rated. S version with shield will fog up because no air flow. There are much better choices.
Check Revzilla
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...ringo-s-helmet
I recently bought Shoei full face. It is DOT, ECE, SNELL 2015 approved. Well worth the extra $. Shoei last forever. Got a 10% discount at my local store. $360
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...r-helmet-solid
But it’s your head. And money.
Gringo is only DOT rated. S version with shield will fog up because no air flow. There are much better choices.
Check Revzilla
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...ringo-s-helmet
I recently bought Shoei full face. It is DOT, ECE, SNELL 2015 approved. Well worth the extra $. Shoei last forever. Got a 10% discount at my local store. $360
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...r-helmet-solid
But it’s your head. And money.
The Shoei looks like a nice helmet. I use a half helmet and field of vision was one of my concerns with going full face. How is the Shoei in that respect, is your vision restricted much ?
#4
Originally Posted by TnFatboy
How is the Shoei in that respect, is your vision restricted much ?
I noticed putting the Shoei back on a few weeks ago visibility is diminished. Especially when looking back over each shoulder changes lanes. It's not that big of deal for me as I only have to crane my neck a little further. The extra protection is worth the effort. You can't go wrong with Shoei or Aria. The shape of my head is just better suited for the Shoei.
#5
I've had my Gringo for a couple of years now and love it. My only regret is that I bought it just before the Gringo S came out or I would have bought that for the flip visor. Other than that I don't see me giving up the Gringo any time soon.
As far as fogging up, it's a retro style helmet. Back in the day all helmet visors fogged up do to limited air flow. Use anti-fog or crack the visor open a hair now and then.
As far as fogging up, it's a retro style helmet. Back in the day all helmet visors fogged up do to limited air flow. Use anti-fog or crack the visor open a hair now and then.
Last edited by Hey Man; 11-12-2018 at 09:17 AM.
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