did I get a crappy helmet???
#11
07-15-2009, 06:07 PM
Does your bike have a windshield? Differing heights of windshields can greatly influence the amount of turbulence that you would experience on your helmet. Other than that, I can't really see that you'd get much of a different result switching between one half-helmet to another one. Since you mention that you haven't ridden in years, perhaps you're just more sensitive to the wind now than you used to be back then?
If it remains a problem, try switching to a 3/4 helmet. With your ears covered, it is much quieter. I use both a half and a 3/4, but for me the choice is mostly due to the air temperature, not the wind noise.
If it remains a problem, try switching to a 3/4 helmet. With your ears covered, it is much quieter. I use both a half and a 3/4, but for me the choice is mostly due to the air temperature, not the wind noise.
#12
07-15-2009, 06:48 PM
Outstanding HDF Member
As a pilot for 28 years of both helicopters and airplanes in the military and civilian world I am very conscious of anything that will reduce my hearing consequently trashing my lifelong career. I've read numerous studies on hearing loss, but the best was done on Superbike racers. The NUMBER 1 reason for profound hearing loss was NOT the engine and exhaust noise but WIND passing over the surface of the helmet and meeting resistence from protrusions and gaps in the visor.
I haven't always used ear plugs, but like age effects eyesight, my hearing was suffering from my riding. Using earplugs 100% of the time has significantly improved my hearing even though I know the silia in the coqlia [sp?], once damaged, will not recover from severe/intense or continuous high dB/high freq noise. Earplugs also seems to increase my enjoyment and help tune out distractions.
I haven't always used ear plugs, but like age effects eyesight, my hearing was suffering from my riding. Using earplugs 100% of the time has significantly improved my hearing even though I know the silia in the coqlia [sp?], once damaged, will not recover from severe/intense or continuous high dB/high freq noise. Earplugs also seems to increase my enjoyment and help tune out distractions.
#13
07-15-2009, 06:56 PM
Road Captain
This is why I prefer a full helmet. It has it's downside, but is much more comfortable at 75mph.
#16
07-16-2009, 06:20 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
I like to wrap the excess strap between my chin and the strap. That flopping around will beat you to death.
#17
07-16-2009, 07:35 AM
Not sure about your helmet but you may be able to tuck the straps through the middle to put a twist in the sections by your ears. It should eliminate any resonance in the straps.
#19
07-16-2009, 07:46 AM
As a pilot for 28 years of both helicopters and airplanes in the military and civilian world I am very conscious of anything that will reduce my hearing consequently trashing my lifelong career. I've read numerous studies on hearing loss, but the best was done on Superbike racers. The NUMBER 1 reason for profound hearing loss was NOT the engine and exhaust noise but WIND passing over the surface of the helmet and meeting resistence from protrusions and gaps in the visor.
I haven't always used ear plugs, but like age effects eyesight, my hearing was suffering from my riding. Using earplugs 100% of the time has significantly improved my hearing even though I know the silia in the coqlia [sp?], once damaged, will not recover from severe/intense or continuous high dB/high freq noise. Earplugs also seems to increase my enjoyment and help tune out distractions.
I haven't always used ear plugs, but like age effects eyesight, my hearing was suffering from my riding. Using earplugs 100% of the time has significantly improved my hearing even though I know the silia in the coqlia [sp?], once damaged, will not recover from severe/intense or continuous high dB/high freq noise. Earplugs also seems to increase my enjoyment and help tune out distractions.
GBeck - thanks for your service! it is appreciated
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07-16-2009, 07:55 AM
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ya plugs 4 me 2