Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Equipment, Travel > Camping Equipment and all Clothing
Helmets - flip-front or full face ? Helmets - flip-front or full face ?
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Camping Equipment and all Clothing Tents, sleeping bags, stoves etc. Riding clothing, boots, helmets, what to wear when not riding, etc.
Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
Taking a rest,
Jokulsarlon, Iceland




Reply
Page 2 of 2 1 2
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #16  
Old 22 Jan 2007
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: North Carolina, USA
Posts: 13
Flips
I have a Fulmer flip face, and I'm very happy with it. I've been riding with open face helmets for years because it gets so blasted hot in NC. I wanted more protection, but didn't want to sacrifice a cool head when stuck in rush hour traffic (no lane splitting here unfortunately). Now when stuck, I just flip the face open and I'm nice and cool.

The Fulmer flip did it for me. Fits good, and everything is quality except the chin vent, the door of which disappeared somewhere in the Georgia mountians. That being said, the venting in this helmet actually WORKS. I can actually feel air blowing on my face and across my head through this helmet. That's rare for any full face. Shields are quick-release and inexpensive

For the price ($120 USD with both clear and smoked shields) it can't be beaten.

Noise isn't such a big deal because I have a windscreen.

Charles.
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 20 Feb 2007
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Northants
Posts: 4
HJC Hybrid - best of all worlds
I wear glasses, and found the ideal solution to be the HJC Hybrid, its a moto x helemet that also has a pull down visor, its comfy - great visability, breaths well, washable inner, easy to fit speakers into, and also you can wear goggles with the lid, without having to take the road visor off, so get yourself some Oakley O frames and you have the best of everything!

also, when stopping you can have a conversation without taking your lid off, just remember to pause your ipod first
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 21 Feb 2007
klaus's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Ehime-ken, Japan
Posts: 273
Flip front helmets...
Posted this before, but here once again.

I'm living in Japan and ordered a Schuberth Concept flip-front helmet from Germany last year. Been using it since September, all the time, so in humid-hot conditions as well as cold (-2 degrees Celsius). The only thing I can say is that the helmet is very convenient, acceptable noise levels, not heavy at all (compared with the Shohei helmet I used before), great features (for example the sunvisor, which comes in very handy when entering/leaving tunnels - no messing around with sunglasses!!) and the price was acceptable, too (was it 240 Euros?).
__________________
Klaus D. Orth
A German in Japan
1992 Honda TA
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 22 May 2007
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 22
Lightbulb Full Face
:s tormy::sto rmy:
I was riding in a rainstorm and flip-up face shield was leaking and full of water. I Wish I had known this before looking up and dumping it all down my slickers.
It turned a little rain into so much Misery...

I'm now back in a full face, yeah I miss not being able to take a drink without removing my helmet, but in the long run or where rain is a possibility I'd go with a Full Face...

SwampFox

Tim 5:1-2
Treat younger men as brothers, older women as mothers,
and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.
__________________
SwampFox

Tim 5:1-2
Treat younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.

http://www.xanga.com/christianrider
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 2 of 2 1 2

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
schuberth j1 open face helmet. Jake Equipment Reviews 3 20 May 2008 05:17
Helmet review Wheelie Equipment Reviews 43 4 Jul 2007 19:16
Schuberth Flip Front _ Australia Rene Cormier TRAVEL Equipment for Sale / Wanted 5 19 Jul 2006 02:35
Grex Flip front simmo Equipment Reviews 0 18 Jan 2004 22:53
Front Loads Jason Smolka Kawasaki Tech 4 9 Mar 2003 02:33

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

  • Virginia: April 24-27 2025
  • Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
  • Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
  • CanWest: July 10-13 2025
  • Switzerland: Date TBC
  • Ecuador: Date TBC
  • Romania: Date TBC
  • Austria: Sept. 11-14
  • California: September 18-21
  • France: September 19-21 2025
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 00:14.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top