Helmets with Chin Curtain?

[Just J]

when i bought my suomy spec1r, i didnt realize that the vents would constantly be open.. and on top of that, there was no chin curtain for it either (thus realizing suomy lids are made for summer riding). normally i ride with a fask mask, and earplugs, so the wind noise doesnt bother me whatsoever.

but because there isn't a chin curtain, i can feel the wind blasts when riding blasting at my face. this tends to annoy me in the morning when the temps are cold.

i was looking at a few of arai helmets.. but i wanted to know if these chin curtains effectively work in blocking out the wind. thanks.

 

[MrCrash]

The Shoei one works well. I don't think it comes with the helmet though.

 

[Karbon]

my shoei came with a chin curtain and a breath deflector.

 

[MrCrash]

my shoei came with a chin curtain and a breath deflector.

Thanks for clarifying. I know they are sold separately - I've jury rigged them into non-Shoei helmets before.

They make the helmet a little quieter too. Great for helmet communication systems, but I found I actually needed to get rid of it to breath better on track.

 

[Blind_Io]

The Shoei one works well. I don't think it comes with the helmet though.

My Shoei came with one, and I can really tell the difference when I have it on. It also came with a breath deflector.

 

[Roadstergal]

my shoei came with a chin curtain and a breath deflector.

Ditto. My RF-1000 came with both.

I use the breath deflector, but I could never tell the difference with the chin skirt in, so it usually sits on the shelf.

M'boy's Arai came with a little built-in chin skirt you can adjust on the fly.

 

[Just J]

M'boy's Arai came with a little built-in chin skirt you can adjust on the fly.

you remember what model it was?

 

[mR.w0ng]

In situations like yours, I've been using a bandana worn like a mask.

Comfy, cheap, breath deflector, and chin curtain all built in one.

Works great for me.

 

[Archimedes]

The chin deflectors on the Arai's do almost nothing.

 

[Just J]

In situations like yours, I've been using a bandana worn like a mask.

Comfy, cheap, breath deflector, and chin curtain all built in one.

Works great for me.

i usually wear a balaclava when riding, and it helps as a breath deflector... but thats about it.

 

[redwood650]

RF1000 ftw

 

[spikespiegel]

yeap got a RF1000 and paid 14 bucks for the chin curtain/breathe guard, love it!

 

[slydrite]

The chin deflectors on the Arai's do almost nothing.

that's not my experience at all...they def help keep the cold wind off my neck/lower chin area and I love it!

 

[redwood650]

Mine came with it. Why did you guys have to pay?

 

[Rob]

The chin deflectors on the Arai's do almost nothing.

I have to agree... I wear a neck gaitor and any helmet I want.

 

[Baychilla]

my shoei came with a chin curtain and a breath deflector.

Ditto. (RF1000 if you want to know model).

 

[Roadstergal]

you remember what model it was?

This one. Quantum II, I think?

Since both it and the RF1000 come with the chin skirt, try 'em both on and see which one fits you better.

 

[HumboldtReign]

my shoei came with a chin curtain and a breath deflector.

+1 and i love mine!

 

[stangmx13]

the Arai chin flap thingy helps when your head is in freestream wind... but the second u get close to the buffeting from the windscreen, it does nothing. i kno the QII, Astral, and RX7 all come w/ the flap. unsure on the Profile since its Arai's low-end helmet.

 

[Just J]

due to popular demand, it seems like the rf1k might be the best bet for me. after doing some shopping, i came across Shark helmets. i've read some reviews here and there, but can others chime in on this particular brand? (RSR/RSX models)