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Modular Helmets
- Which ones are good/bad
started by sledneck1978
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January 11th 2009 at 10:35 AM
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sledneck1978
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Location: Andover, MN
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Lately I've been getting a lot of wind blowing through my goggles, causing my eyes to teer up which is obviously dangerous.
Everyone I know with a modular helmet loves them. Most of them like to smoke and that's what they enjoy about them. Well, I don't smoke and am curious about how they actually perform. I saw a chick on the trail yesterday with one and hers had a pilots mask that directed your breath straight down. I have to say, that's the most logical way to do it IMO.
So are these things fog proof? If not how cold can it get before they fog?
Do I need to spend 350 on a ski-doo one, or is there a good aftermarket brand out there??
I really love my SX helmets but as I stated before, the goggle issue has been a problem for some reason this year.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" (Wayne Gretzky)
"Not everyone gets off to a great start, but you have to start to be great" (Zig Zigler)
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January 11th 2009 at 10:51 AM
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sledneck1978
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[link=http:// http://www.skidoodepot.com/helmets/1.html[/link]
This helmet looks like it has all the bells and whistles. What company makes it. I wonder if say, Bell made it I could just get a plain black one from them a lot cheaper.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" (Wayne Gretzky)
"Not everyone gets off to a great start, but you have to start to be great" (Zig Zigler)
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January 11th 2009 at 10:53 AM
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scaryfast
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Location: Rockford, Michigan, USA
Current Sled: 2000 Polaris SKS 700
2008-2009 Miles: 600
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i bought a Polaris brand one (i ride polaris) and i love it, ive ridden in -9 degree weather and it wasnt fogging at all, i always wear a balaclava underneath mine. The built in sunglasses work great when the suns in your eyes. I also bought mine for about $200 shipped on e-bay.
My girlfriend also has the same helmet and she loves it, she gets very cold VERY quick and in this helmet she hasnt got cold yet.
Hope this helps.
days get shorter, nights get longer, snow gets deeper, life gets better
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January 11th 2009 at 11:01 AM
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XEdge600
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246 Posts
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Location: green bay, wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 2002 Polars Edge X 700
2008-2009 Miles: 990
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i know you ride polaris
look on purepolaris.com or hit up ebay best bets
good luck
2002 Polaris Edge X 700
Slp Can
Slp Boost Bottle
Powermadd 2 inch riser
Blue Neon
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January 11th 2009 at 11:17 AM
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apoc
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dont get a choko. I bought one with a leftover f8 recently, I find it to be cheaply made and the mechanism to open the face is flimsy.
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January 11th 2009 at 11:18 AM
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rougepolaris
s#^t happens
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Current Sled: polaris xcsp 600
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everybody sells them. my friend and his dad spent like $100 in a raider modular helmet and they work great unlike mine thats why I'm getting a mx style next year.
empty a bag of skittles in the toilet and flush it;s like watching a 5 second nascar race
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January 11th 2009 at 11:22 AM
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mattiemo
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i have a AGV blizzard. its under $200 i love it. it has never fogged up even -20.
(but i searched the net and i looks like they dont make it anymore)
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January 11th 2009 at 3:34 PM
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obee
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Location: Orillia, On, Canada
Current Sled: 1997 Polaris Xcr 440
2008-2009 Miles: 2600
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I have a CKX modular helmet with a flip down sun shield. Works very well for the price. Over here they are about $180, so i would imagine you could pick them up a little cheaper. Also it is matte white so it would go great with your Dragon.  . The mechanism for the sun shield is my only complaint because it broke after about 4 or 5 rides but they are very easy to replace and this one has lasted alot longer!
Quote originally posted by BRP-4-LIFE
Before I continue, if I don't keep this sled for the whole season, I promise to never sign on to Snowmobile Fanatics again.
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January 11th 2009 at 3:53 PM
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MJay
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Current Sled: 2006 Arctic Cat M7
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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Why not get some goggles that dont let wind thru. A lot of people like the new 509's and Im a huge fan of the ProGrips.
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January 11th 2009 at 3:56 PM
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xcr440
Sundowners Trail Coordinator
xcr440 has to go through the snowmobile trailer....sleds will be north next weekend.
Updated Thursday at 1:45 PM
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My brother and dad both have the polaris modular. They took the repirator section out and love them.
a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker
Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours!
"Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan
woodbooga: (WOOD-boog-ah), n. regional dialect, common to areas of New Hampshire and Maine including the towns of Ossipee, Alton, Farmington, Acton, and Lebanon; one who attempts to obtain free firewood to fuel woodburning appliances in an effort to mitigate expenses related to home heating with fossil fuels. Frequently used as a term of derision by non-woodburners who mock the presence of loose bark and other wood waste in the beds of their pickup trucks.
2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains
1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 380 mains,T-flow
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January 11th 2009 at 4:34 PM
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XEdge600
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Location: green bay, wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 2002 Polars Edge X 700
2008-2009 Miles: 990
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Quote originally posted by MJay
Why not get some goggles that dont let wind thru. A lot of people like the new 509's and Im a huge fan of the ProGrips.
try the SPY TARGA II'S i love mine
2002 Polaris Edge X 700
Slp Can
Slp Boost Bottle
Powermadd 2 inch riser
Blue Neon
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January 11th 2009 at 4:52 PM
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sledneck1978
HAIL CHASER
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Location: Andover, MN
2008-2009 Miles: 875
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Quote originally posted by XEdge600
Quote originally posted by MJay
Why not get some goggles that dont let wind thru. A lot of people like the new 509's and Im a huge fan of the ProGrips.
try the SPY TARGA II'S i love mine
I have 509's, and two pairs of turbo flows...
There not the worst thing in the world, but it would be nice to have the full face for when riding with my wife. We like using the communicator.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" (Wayne Gretzky)
"Not everyone gets off to a great start, but you have to start to be great" (Zig Zigler)
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January 11th 2009 at 4:57 PM
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prank
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Location: clarissa, minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 2002 440 pro-x
2008-2009 Miles: 600
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i like the one i have but i jusT hate the full face idk why. but they never fog up at least not to me since i got a ventalater or however you spell it lol on it
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January 11th 2009 at 6:20 PM
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rvanmeet
Cat Man Doo
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Location: Reedsburg, WI, USA
Current Sled: 2004 F6 ext efi
2008-2009 Miles: 40
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I have an Arctic Cat modular that I got at Hay Days 3 years ago. It directs the breath straight down. It works fine, but the breath with the moisture freezes to the front of my jacket looking like ice balls. I love it, do not get cold and it is warm.
My wife has the Doo modular helmet. This has got to be the best modular helmet on the market in my opinion. It is warm, never fogs, and has the built in sun visor. I would recommend this helmet to anyone! Again, look at Hay Days for these and you can get one for a steal. My friend recently bought one from a Ski Doo dealer for around $260.
Good luck.
Sleds
2004 Arctic Cat F6 efi ext
2007 Ski Doo MZX 500SS
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January 11th 2009 at 6:37 PM
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xcr440
Sundowners Trail Coordinator
xcr440 has to go through the snowmobile trailer....sleds will be north next weekend.
Updated Thursday at 1:45 PM
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Location: St.Germain/Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440
2008-2009 Miles: 610
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The polaris modular has the sun sheild also.
a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker
Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours!
"Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan
woodbooga: (WOOD-boog-ah), n. regional dialect, common to areas of New Hampshire and Maine including the towns of Ossipee, Alton, Farmington, Acton, and Lebanon; one who attempts to obtain free firewood to fuel woodburning appliances in an effort to mitigate expenses related to home heating with fossil fuels. Frequently used as a term of derision by non-woodburners who mock the presence of loose bark and other wood waste in the beds of their pickup trucks.
2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains
1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 380 mains,T-flow
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January 11th 2009 at 7:01 PM
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polaris91
117 racing
polaris91 ugh.
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2008-2009 Miles: 2900
2009-2010 Miles: grass!?
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i have the same helmet you posted above but in plain black it is the best helmet i have ever owned it never fogs its warm and has a nice sunsheild
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January 11th 2009 at 7:57 PM
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adam411
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Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Current Sled: 2003 Polaris 500 XCSP
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my helmet that I have now fell apart, and I've been looking for a new helmet for about a month. I decided looking into the modular becasue it looks so handy. Last week I ordered the exact one you linked from the doo dealer here. It will be in this week, I will ride with it this weekend and post how I feel about it next week (if I remember).
A friend of mine has one of the first modulars made, he says the coldest he has rode with it is like -30C, he said it was plenty warm and he never fogs, He says they are perfect for people with glasses, the only downside is when your riding for a long time, and then lift the top, the nose part tends to freeze and becasue its rubber, it can crack and cause issues.
I asked 3 people that we ride with who had the cheap modular version what they thought. They all said that it was the worst helmet they ever owned and that they should have paid for the real deal.
The one you posted comes in many many colors, I would say go to your local skidoo dealer and see what they got.
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January 11th 2009 at 9:19 PM
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wolfpack03
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I have the ski-doo modular and love it. It's the original modular, looking to get the modular 2 now.
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January 12th 2009 at 8:49 AM
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PrtclMn001
Doin' the things a particle can...
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I have an HJC CL-MAX and I love it. I use it for the bike in the summer and for the sled in the winter.
Winter conversion consists of a double lense shield, breath box, and chin bar to allow for air exchange through the bottom. I rarely have any problems with fogging.
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January 12th 2009 at 8:53 AM
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tommyboy
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Current Sled: 2001 550 Super Sport
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My Dad uses the HJC CL max and loves it
Tommy
Milwaukee WI
2001 polaris 550 super sport
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January 12th 2009 at 10:49 AM
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koolsledz
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Current Sled: 1990 phazer II
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i have a GMax modular, it was about 160 it has the sunshield, it also have speaker pouches for the communicator and the piece that overs ur nose and mouth to keep the fogging down
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January 12th 2009 at 1:08 PM
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I also have the agv blizzard modular.
bought 5 of them from Denniskirk.com when they were on clearence....
should have bought more......
If I would have only known how good of a helmet they are.
not the warmest... it does let a little wind in, but it never fogs...
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January 16th 2009 at 1:01 PM
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scorpionlover
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Current Sled: 2002 Polaris 600 RMK
2008-2009 Miles: 900
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I bought one of these last year and has been a good helmet, but not great. It failed me this past week when it was -20 out. When it was above 0 I never had an issue. I think I paid $120.00 + Shipping. It I believe is a Polaris Pursuit M4. If the breath deflector was a better design I think it would be fine. I just ordered a new Polaris modular helmets today with the aviator-style mouthpiece with venturi vents for my wife and I and hope they work better. Granted it was damn cold and should have stayed home anyway. If this doesn't solve my issue I will be going to heated shields. Had to buy one for my wife cause if she isn't happy no one is. Nothing more frustrating than when you wife is PO'd about something.
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Pursuit Modular Helmet I bought last year.
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The new ones I just bought.
Sleds currently owned. Scorpions- 73 Stinger ET290,74 Super Stinger 340,2-75 340 Whips, 75 400 Whip, 75 440 Whip, 76 Lil Whip, 79 440 Whip, 2-79 440 TK Whip, 2-1980 440 Whip, 1981 Siewinder and a bunch of Scorpion parts sleds. 77 Sno Jet Astro 340. Polaris Sleds- 1976 340 Colt, 1977 340 Colt, 1985 Indy 400 SKS, 1990 Indy Sport 340, 1995 XLT Special, 1999 XC700SP- 136" , 2002 500 Classic and 2002 600 RMK.
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