Freestyle Open Helmet Experience Discussion

[guy_from_Iowa]

I wonder how the visibility is with the full face BMX, how bad is it to see thru the water spots and does it fog up from heat off the face and head, breathing etc ?

I looks nice

Seeing through the water spots isn't bad at all, I have both sides rain-x'd, every now and then I'll give it a quick wipe and when I'm stopped or fall in it sometimes fogs up a little but I left room under the visor for air to come in so as soon as you are moving again it clears right up

 

[NVJAY775]

Orderred a lacrosse helmet today. I'll post up after using it and give a little review. Cut the bridge of my nose pretty good Sat. I'm suckin at the dang flippies all of a sudden. Need to get back out and practice this silly addiction!

Going to try the one @amitchel recommended. Cascade CPX R. Won't get here til next monday though dangit!

 

[fatboyktm]

Got out of surgery 3 weeks ago to get my eye put back together after my ski attacked me, while wearing a moto helmet. I am going to pick up a lacrosse helmet Tuesday.

 

[NVJAY775]

Dang dude! You going to be alright? My middle son has a detached retina and has adapted fine.

 

[Fro Diesel]

Just a thought. ...but has anyone ever lost hold of the ski in a flip and put your hands over your helmet?

Good way to lose some fingers or not be able to throttle to shore. Initial reaction is to put them hands up.

I have a waterlogged bell, and a cascade wwrafting helmet. I prefer the weight of the bell, make me feel safe. Cascade is super light and full face cage great for surf, the edge of the cage hits my chin a bit every once in a while but would buise me not tear me open. The light foam doesnt get wet n toss my head about like a rag doll when I am getting washed.

 

[NVJAY775]

Things happen fast and sometimes there's not time to get your hands up, let alone try and turn your head unfortunately. If you're underwater and you can't see the ski to get your hands up. Things go wrong sometimes. I'm still a new rider compared to most. Only been riding 5 years now, but this season is the first, I've had issues. Think I'm getting retarded or something lol.

 

[Schmidty721]

I've always feared smacking the back of the pole/steering while riding so I run a taper style MX bar pad covering my bar mount and all that nasty billet that could F you up. IMO, the chin pads on most skis are worthless unless coming down from straight on top of them. I also wear a 661 mt bike helmet that has served me well so far.

 

[Fro Diesel]

I put 18mm pad under the turf on my TOBY carbon chin pad. And a piece of 25 mm zip tied over the cold fusion riser set up. Those rrp ast stop pads have zero padding.
I like that moto one better. I have used a fun noodle in a pinch. Especially for surf.

 

[fatboyktm]

All ok now but broken eye socket , nose , torn eyelid and vision in that eye was blurry for a week. Scored a CPX-R helmet FOR $85 bucks today off Craig's list.

 

[NVJAY775]

Glad you're OK. Doesn't look like it feels overly wonderful.

Retracting my statement about the Shred Ready having a smaller opening. Just noticed how far off the turn plate the chin pad is in the pic. My chin pad is super tight to the steering. So they may be close to the same.

 

[madd_dips]

Any updates on that cpx?

 

[CRJ]

I ride with a MX helmet, chinpad and a ada bar pad (the one JM sells) so im limited to a good thump, and a lack of power to get hurt too lol. But in all seriousness looking after your head/face is critical when learning. Something with shatter proof shield can save your sight or maybe more. I went full face to protect my teeth more that anything.

 

[tatronation]

What about a full face cage on an ice hockey helmet? Ive taken 90mph slapshots to the face with no issues.

 

[SXIPro]

Cascade Kayaking helmet with cage for me. Very light, absorbs no water and has stainless hardware. Only downside is it definitely is NOT bad a$$ looking. Function trumps form.

 

[700Pirate]

I use a FRI turnplate pad. Big and better than nothing

 

[Grouper]

Just bought a 661. Will have to get a nice cushy pad for the bars.

 

[NVJAY775]

Any updates on that cpx?

I'm going to try it out this Saturday. I'll post up with results.

 

[Balduccimoto]

Just a thought.. Those lacross helmets arent going to prevent hyper extension of the neck like a bmx/mx helmet will. They function well for that purpose. That would be something i'd be concerned about considering that most riders have 270+/- rotating mass above their head or if you hit water at high speeds and you have a water scooper on your head.

What about finding a good pair of ANSI goggles that have good ventilation? Military goggles are very strong impact protection. Most are completely foam sealed.. I'd definitely use a pair like that and remove some foam on the bottom to help drainage and further prevent fogging.

 

[Grouper]

Just a thought.. Those lacross helmets arent going to prevent hyper extension of the neck like a bmx/mx helmet will. They function well for that purpose. That would be something i'd be concerned about considering that most riders have 270+/- rotating mass above their head or if you hit water at high speeds and you have a water scooper on your head.

What about finding a good pair of ANSI goggles that have good ventilation? Military goggles are very strong impact protection. Most are completely foam sealed.. I'd definitely use a pair like that and remove some foam on the bottom to help drainage and further prevent fogging.

great idea.

 

[NVJAY775]

Just a thought.. Those lacross helmets arent going to prevent hyper extension of the neck like a bmx/mx helmet will. They function well for that purpose. That would be something i'd be concerned about considering that most riders have 270+/- rotating mass above their head or if you hit water at high speeds and you have a water scooper on your head.

What about finding a good pair of ANSI goggles that have good ventilation? Military goggles are very strong impact protection. Most are completely foam sealed.. I'd definitely use a pair like that and remove some foam on the bottom to help drainage and further prevent fogging.

There's some surf riders that have been running lacrosse helmets for years without any issues.

All the ideas are descent. Just keep trying stuff out and then make a decision on what works best for you.

My 661 helmet has stretched my neck out many times lol. With and without a visor.

One thing I have learned though, is how to go into the water better on a failed landing. Change the angle of your head, so your helmet doesn't stretch your neck out. The more you do it, the more you learn.