tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23800220.post3052141057068744229..comments2011-07-28T12:51:46.928-04:00Sevesteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15439626386416115766noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23800220.post-4765023294581083732011-07-28T12:51:46.928-04:002011-07-28T12:51:46.928-04:00This helmet is a big improvement, but could be a lot quieter--I will likely look for something nicer next summer. The camelback is a good idea. I&#39;m mentally a lot more comfortable wearing a decent bike jacket, the only reason I wouldn&#39;t prefer it is being lazy for a short and slow trip.Sevesteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10167315201563562644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23800220.post-52368719906358941272011-07-26T04:05:38.996-04:002011-07-26T04:05:38.996-04:00I found textile gear (with added armour) to be much more comfortable, and I had no problems with it when I encountered a patch of diesel and came off at around 35mph.knirirrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02204415918424861357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23800220.post-81575566666950168152011-07-25T14:15:59.270-04:002011-07-25T14:15:59.270-04:00A light, comfortable, and *quiet* helmet is an absolute joy - the lightness reduces wind buffeting and neck effort, the comfort and quietude is relaxing and aids/allows superior concentration.<br />Bare skin (like wearing shorts/t-shirt) on a hot day can be especially (but sometimes un-noticably) uncomfortable. When one is continuously exposed to wind and heat when riding it extracts it&#39;s toll, reduces comfort, increases dehydration, and further takes away from concentration. On hot days even street-riding I wear a Camelbak and enjoy a sip of cool water. Leathers matter more when sliding down the road, so try not to do that! :-)DirtCrashrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14358707844087117280noreply@blogger.com