Modular Helmets ?

Traildemon

Traildemon

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I'LL be looking for a modular helmet at the Novi show. The SNO-Force/Yamaha looks like a good one at a reasonable price. Any feedback on these or others ? :rocks:
 

buy the older skidoo modular style, i have been using them from the first year and love it, on my second one, first lasted five years then i sold it for 150$, bought newer used one for 200, there are alot of them on ebay. go try one on at a dealer to find size then go to ebay.
they never fog up and you can breath out of your mouth. the built in sunglasses are worth the extra money over other modulars.
 
The snoforce yamaha modular you are looking at seems to be good. My boyfriend has been using that helmet for 3 seasons and he loves it! He tried to switch to a moto helmet last season but always goes back to the snoforce.

I had the HJC Symax modular for a few seasons and it was worked great ... personally I prefer the moto helmets.
 
I'd put a vote in for the Bombardier Original Modular helmet. I've had mine for two seasons. The only problem has been the breath mask snap straps but I modied them and it's been fine ever since.
 
The mods have nice features, but remember they are not Snell approved. That alone would keep me from wearing one. I've heard many stories where the hinge points on the modular helmets actually break and crush into the riders facial area, and I guess it doesn't take much for this to happen. Many riders have suffered serious injuries even with light impact.
 
AndyC said:
The only problem has been the breath mask snap straps but I modied them and it's been fine ever since.
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Andy,

What do you mean by moded the snaps? I know that they are the weak point to the breath deflector. I just picked up a 3x version that actually fits. I'd love to hear some ideas. I have a Collette Comunicator to install on it also.

Chris
 
my first version this worked fine with no problems. the newer one i have the snaps do come off hard and i have heard of people tearing the end off. this year im gona put new snaps on it that release easier.

i wonder how many accidents were caused by blinding sun and frost on the shield, safety comes in all different forms.
 
My buddy has a ski doo modular helmet and he loves it. Im just not sure of having a nut cup strapped to my face all day, I'll stick to my sno-force. ;)!
 
Safety does come in all forms

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i wonder how many accidents were caused by blinding sun and frost on the shield, safety comes in all different forms.
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Dont get defensive just become someone points out a potential flaw in something that you like.
It is true that modulars have a reputation for not being as solid as a traditional full-face or MX helmet. That is why they have never been able to achieve a Snell rating. Its the tradeoff you have to be willing to accept when you choose to wear a modular. I considered a modular once but after looking at a Yamaha SnoForce modular I decided aganst it. When you consider that the only thing the keeps the chinbar down are 2 little metal hooks you can see how if you fell off your sled just right the helmet could easily be ripped open exposing your face to some serious injury.
I personally wear an MX helmet, I recently bought a Z1R Rail. Before that I wore an HJC CLX-12SN. I have always worn just a cheap pair of Scott Model 87 goggles with clear lenses. I have never had any issues with glare, fogging or icing. Ive even ridden in freezing rain and my goggles didnt ice up. I was the only person who didnt have to stop every 5 minutes to de-ice my faceshield.
I think modulars are kind of cool because you can stop and flip up the front of the helmet and talk to your buddies or whatever without having to take off your helmet. I can also see how it might be an asset when crossing roads because you can flip up the helmet and have much better peripheral vision and probably be able to hear things a little better. Other than that, I dont see whats the big deal of a modular. Also, Im not willing to accept the risks that goes with wearing a modular helmet.
Hebi
 
just as you were doing i was only stating a fact. as for modular i would rather have a standard helmet for safety but as far as i know there are only two helmets that offer built in sun glasses, both being skidoo

just about any helmet can be made to not fog. the deciding factor for me is the glasses. when i come out of the woods to the west in the afternoon i used to be blinded. now i can flip it down and ride. another nice feature of this is on a sunny day you can ride with the glasses down all the time, when you drop into the woods and flip the shield back up you are not waiting for you vision to change for less light.
 
but isnt it a safety hazard to take your hand off the bars to flip the dark visor down?
What if at the very instant that you take your left hand off the bars to flip down the visor you notice a fallen tree that is partially buried in the snow. Due to the fact that you only have one hand on the bars you dont have enough strength to swerve away so you hit the tree and go flying off your sled.
Granted, this is an extreme case but hey, it could happen.
Ive got to admit though, the whole "glasses" idea on the Doo modulars is pretty cool!
Hebi
 
I don't know about sun glasses and the like, although it sounds like a good idea, I think Ski Doo's is the best.

I did buy a Yamaha moduler a couple seasons ago and I truly wish I had bought something for the sled instead. The old Snowforce was a way better helmet. It didn't fog nearly as bad, if you start to work a little in the deep snow the new moduler fogs up and you can't see a thing to the point where it is almost dangerous.

I know where there is a Snow Force moduler for sale.
 
You know if we all nit pick the risks of this or that then eventually we will get to the realization that snowmobiling is dangerous. Everything we do on the sled can pose risk. It's a tradeoff. I'd rather give up a bit of frontal strength for a couple other positive features. Not having bleeding temples from scratching my glasses on them would be nice. The 180 degree vision is nice. Not having the white fog that is from a poorly designed helmet in the most unopportune time. Not having to carry my prescription sunglasses with me on the chance that it might get sunny later in the day.

Yes my collette communicator does not quite fit yet. Ya the original Ski-Doo modular is not snell approved but 3 of the 4 sides are just as strong as a full face model. What kind of protection did we have with the open face helmets of the late 70's when I started riding? Little to none?

my 2 cents, FuzzButt
 
FuzzButt, The bend/flex point in the breath mask strap will snap and break. after I think the 3rd set I decided to cut/drill a few holes in them and strap the flex point. I used some heavy string and that has held up great throughout the last season.
As for saftey how about the newer "modular" from Bombardier. My friend has one and it mantains the lower part of the helment and just the mask section opens, so I guess it's not a modular anymore.
 
Both myself and my riding buddy have the SkiDoo modulars. We love them, especially for convenience, sunshades, etc. Very comfy too. I have the electric shield and I've never had problems with icing.

BUT!!!!

I've also never crashed. Meaning ... So far I haven't NEEDED a helmet, it was just insurance. When the time comes that I crash and my melon hits something hard, THEN and ONLY THEN will the value/safety of the modular be properly judged. I hope it never comes to that!
 
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