avoid stinky-helmet syndrome

MG Man · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 11:16 pm Post subject: avoid stinky-helmet syndrome

yes we all know it's warm and humid without having your head stuck in a full face helmet for a minute or two.........besides febreeze, I have found the best way to keep your helmet from smelling like a stinky gym is to wear a balaclava.........as long as u remember to wash it after dex........available at any good bike shop

and no...........it does not have to cover your nose

d spike · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 11:24 pm Post subject: Re: avoid stinky-helmet syndrome

MG Man · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:29 am Post subject:

d spike · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:02 am Post subject:

Wearing a helmet at dex is like wearing a latex protective...
It's so much more pleasant and comfortable without one - until you start really enjoying yourself, then you're going too fast, something breaks... and you wish it didn't... and someone ends up in hospital... Embarassed

SUPAstarr · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:25 am Post subject:

memories huh???

_moti_ · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:16 am Post subject:

^^^

corollalover101 · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:30 am Post subject:

analogy FTW Laughing

reiXmann · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:04 am Post subject:

cars had them for sale initially, i paid $75 for it i think..only wore it once though Confused

d spike · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:39 am Post subject:

MG Man · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:54 am Post subject:

gt4tified · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:42 am Post subject:

Even with those who have a/c, some of us need all the engine power we can get and choose to run without it, so this is great info!

De Bench · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:52 am Post subject:

Wearing a balaclava also has other functions other than being a sweatband.

normally they are made from fire resistant materials, Proban or Nomex to name a pair.

in evet of a fire you will be greatful you had one on, it would help preserve your face.

it also helps if you have a front wind screen shatter and blow in on you.

The sleeve of the balaclava will save your neck from being embedded with splinters of glass.

When you are going to buy a balaclava some of the things you should consider are.

How will it interact with your glasses if you do wear glasses
you current helmet size and fit
The type of hole, single open or twin port
If you will have an allergic reaction to the material it's made of.

once all these have been considered you are buying a piece of safety kit you will never regret owning.

MG Man · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:56 am Post subject:

I don't have any issues with glasses and the balaclava
BTW Bench, the ones the cycle shops are not nomex...they are purely for comfort / hygiene...the one I have is supposed to keep you cool in hot climates......so ixnay on the fireproofinay

reiXmann · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:11 am Post subject:

MG Man · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:18 am Post subject:

nah jed I tend to sweat a lot, plus my cars are very warm......

Razkal · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:29 am Post subject:

^them a/c up men eh Confused

d spike · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:43 am Post subject:

d spike · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:45 am Post subject:

d spike · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:52 am Post subject:

MG Man · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:11 am Post subject:

Spike I surprised u eh say welders gloves