Who makes helmets with built in "headphone"'s for radio"
12-25-2013 | 02:59 PM
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I have a couple of Stilos, one of which probably kept me alive and hence my need for a second one. Anyway, the helmets with integrated muffs and hydration sure make life easier. I think the helmet has two drawbacks. One is that the noise cancellation properties are inferior to that of plugs and in some conditions the radio is considerably harder to hear vs plugs. This is not speculation as I have often made a driver change with someone that preceded me with plugs and I am inevitably fumbling around looking for the radio volume ****. The other is that the helmet is a tad bigger and clunkier than some models, but that hasn't troubled me. It is a good product and in addition to the guys mentioned here, Wine Country carries them.
I bought mine from Linda at Apex two seasons ago and it is fantastic. I figure that I go through a $100 set of ear buds per year so 5 years is a $500 savings. Thrilled I got it. So much more convenient than ear buds.
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03-22-2014 | 01:56 PM
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If I recall correctly, the composite vs the carbon was less than a pound difference, model for model. I weighed the carbon, composite and the Gforce carbon when I was deciding on my next helmet. Went with Stilo composite. The Gforce was about the same weight as the Stilo composite.
03-22-2014 | 02:26 PM
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ST4F vs ST4 GTW
The main difference is the eyeport is slightly larger on the W model. We sell more of those than any other model. The 4F eyeport is slightly smaller and there's an opening at the top of the helmet for airflow for open cockpit racing where the W has two vents toward the rear of the helmet. Stilo makes spoiler kits you can put on either helmet if you need it for open cockpit vehicles for buffering.
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03-22-2014 | 02:55 PM
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Stilo has different sized shells that are then lined to the selected hat size. Most of the mid range sizes are available in both, but the larger shell is quite a bit bulkier than the standard. You want to be careful when selecting the size...
03-22-2014 | 03:06 PM
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With the new FIA and Snell standards, different shell sizes are a requirement to pass the testing. It's actually a good thing because now us fat heads get a proper amount of impact protection and small heads get smaller helmets.
HJC just came out with a helmet with integrated earmuffs and audio.
HJC just came out with a helmet with integrated earmuffs and audio.
