Olebiker Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 My tournament partner this past Saturday suggested that I might want to invest in a full face motorcycle helmet for winter tournaments. Anyone here use one? Quote
Pencil Pusher Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 When I was fishing tournaments in Missouri years ago, thats what a lot of guys used (me too). We'd buy the cheapest full face K Mart had. Makes for a much more pleasant blast down the lake. Quote
RobbyZ5001 Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 When I fished the Virginia Tech Invitational on Smith Mountain early in season I wish I had one. It was horrible weather there was freezing rain, heavy winds, and some snow. I think my head was between my knees the majority of the ride. My partner had a goggles and his face covered. Quote
Daniel My Brother Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 From a former motorcycle guy, it sounds like a good idea to me. At 30mph rain drops feel more like BBs. Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted October 27, 2008 Super User Posted October 27, 2008 Yes, a full face model with ski type jacket with a collar that zips up. A more expensive helment with adjustable vents to prevent fogging helps too especially if you wear glasses. Quote
Super User fishfordollars Posted October 28, 2008 Super User Posted October 28, 2008 Yes, along with a BPS 100mph suit. Don't leave home this time of year without it. Quote
Super User Catt Posted October 28, 2008 Super User Posted October 28, 2008 I can tell y'all rain @ 60 mph hurts Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted October 28, 2008 Super User Posted October 28, 2008 I suggest that you don't use the helment chin strap. The reason for that is a couple of guys I know had a boating accident in the winter when wearing heavy clothing and helments and were thrown out of the boat. The story they told about how heavy their wet cloths got and the almost impossible removal of the helments with cold wet hands and wet strap made the possibility of drowning a very real. Quote
Olebiker Posted October 30, 2008 Author Posted October 30, 2008 I went to the motorcycle shop yesterday and ordered a helmet. My head is so large they had to order a XXXL. :-? Quote
Super User Catt Posted October 31, 2008 Super User Posted October 31, 2008 I went to the motorcycle shop yesterday and ordered a helmet. My head is so large they had to order a XXXL. :-? Dude tell me you didn't Here's the real deal Fish Headz by Save Phace Quote
Olebiker Posted October 31, 2008 Author Posted October 31, 2008 I've heard less than flattering things about Fish Headz. I kinda wanted a motorcycle helmet anyway, so I killed two birds with one stone. Quote
Super User Catt Posted October 31, 2008 Super User Posted October 31, 2008 I've not heard any problems with Fish Headz Quote
Super User fishfordollars Posted October 31, 2008 Super User Posted October 31, 2008 They have replaced the heavy helmet for most around here. Quote
The Next KVD Posted October 31, 2008 Posted October 31, 2008 Another option could be a full face paintball helmet. Haven't had a problem yet using paintball helmets. ;D Quote
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