Helmet Ventilation

[Mattaua]

When I bought my current helmet about 6 months ago I got a really good deal...so I thought. The problem was at that time it was basically winter so I didn't need a lot of air flow. Now it's summer in the Deep South and in the 90's everyday and my helmet seems to suck donkey balls with air flow/ventilation. What are your opinions on helmets/models with good ventilation??

[bob393]

Most of us can only speak from our own experience. My new Bell Apex has all the air flow I need for New York, so far. I have an old Shoei that had miserable air flow and my older HJC has great air flow. Can you ride with the shield up a quarter of an inch? That makes one heck of a difference.

[rikeran]

It really depends on personal preference. I still need to find a good vent helmet (without spending a fortune) . I would recommend a high quality racing helmet , damn the cost .... go for comfort . I too am in NY (way north of bob) and I say vented racing would work for you , but it's gonna be pricey.

[kotten603]

I have an older fulmer helmet and it seems to be great at everything it does,,,,thats the only reason I got a new bike and not a new helmet lol

[Suzukii600]

i have 2 shark helmets that vent excellent. rode around all week in 100deg weather not a drop of sweat in my helmet... but yes quick fix is a small crack in the visor and open it all the way at stop lights

[ATOMonkey]

GMAX helmets are supposed to have great ventilation.

I just crack my visor if I need a bit more air though. The HJC only has a small chin vent and two small holes in the top that don't flow much unless you put your head down.

[samhain]

I bought this, based on this review.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/gmax/gm68s/

I think the venting is pretty good, but it's my first helmet so what do I know.

[woobie]

What Helmet do you have?

[katman05]

I second the Gmax helmets, my friend has one and it has about 12 vents on it.

[Power_House_34]

Im in love with the new Bell Star line they have.
Its about 550$ US retail everywhere, but here is a place that has a few for 199$.

http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/search/bell_star

Not many left though, so sizes are limited

[Mattaua]

I have an AFX FX-90, it's comfortable and light...but hot and loud

[99BlackKatana]

I have a G-Max 44s and it has 2 slide vents on the bottom, one right near your mouth on the bottom, two more up top (one on each side) and a rear vent too. Always keeps me cool and the helmet even has removable chin curtain and nose piece which keep me warm when it gets cold out.

[brentwoodkris]

Check out the GMax GM68S. It's the one I've had for a few years and wouldn't change it at all. I believe webbikeworld gave it helmet of the year the year I bought it. Lots of vents, not too noisy, lightweight, comes with platinum tint shield in addition, LED rear lights, fits exactly on their factory measurements. I believe I got mine for $109 shipped a few years ago. Sweet price on a sweet helmet. Only downside is it's not a SNELL, but it's DOT. I'm pretty sure GMax just wanted to keep their prices down though and didn't want to pay for SNELL testing, because the helmet is QUITE durable.

[the wind]

I second the Gmax helmets, my friend has one and it has about 12 vents on it.

i thought i could call you out on that but"19 vents for State of the Art Venting, 9 intake vents and most important 10 exhaust vents to get the hot air out"

[jday240]

Gmax 68s

I've had mine for a few years and it's great. I plan to get a new one soon or to replace the cheek pads if I can find them.