08-03-2015, 01:50 AM
Was away from the internet all weekend, but damn what a lot of good input I see here. Really appreciate the tips and I'll be sure to use them when needed. Until then, I'm going to find myself trying to return the Vortex helmet (anyone have a spare BELL helmet packaging? I threw mine away and the seller needs it for a full refund). I'd put to use the suggestions you all gave, but like I said before I have the SENA headsets and I intend to use them very frequently so plugging my ears is not an option.
I've been using my Scorpion helmet EX-700 in the meantime and may opt for another one (my gf will be inheriting this helmet so I need to grab another) as the quality is really good for the price. Maybe when my bike's paid off I'll look into Schuberth's, but now is not the time.
hahahah that is truly funny and unfortunately I don't have any voices in my head to drown that 'vortex' out
Good tips, but though the ventilation is nil on these to begin with I'd fear that blocking those vents would even be more suffocating...I think I just need to replace the helmet at this point.
I've been using my Scorpion helmet EX-700 in the meantime and may opt for another one (my gf will be inheriting this helmet so I need to grab another) as the quality is really good for the price. Maybe when my bike's paid off I'll look into Schuberth's, but now is not the time.
(08-01-2015, 10:47 PM)veech_imp Wrote: With a name like Vortex, perhaps the wind noise is a 'feature?' In my case, the wind noise inside the helmet would probably be drowned out by the voices inside my head...
hahahah that is truly funny and unfortunately I don't have any voices in my head to drown that 'vortex' out
(07-31-2015, 01:02 AM)metallyguitarded_imp Wrote: The Vortex has (unnecessary) vents just below and behind where your ears are. I removed the liner and blocked those vents with duct tape then replaced the liner. I feel it reduced the noise slightly. Not a huge improvement but a noticeable one. I imagine if you were to take the added step of adding some foam in the area of the vents, then taping them up, it would help even more.
Good tips, but though the ventilation is nil on these to begin with I'd fear that blocking those vents would even be more suffocating...I think I just need to replace the helmet at this point.