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Burncycle Derestricted Danger
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Posted: 01:38 - 07 Feb 2006 Post subject: Helmet claustrophobia |
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I know this might sound silly, but did anyone find a full helmet a little bit claustrophobic when they first started using one? |
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Posted: 10:45 - 07 Feb 2006 Post subject: |
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I felt abit funny with my helmet on for about 2-3 weeks but now the only thing I dislike about my helmet is it doesn't fit in my storage
You will get used to it within time but if it effects you that much then have you considered a helmet where the front lifts up? That way if you feel abit enclosed just pop up the whole front face. |
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Posted: 11:42 - 07 Feb 2006 Post subject: |
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Haven't felt claustrophobic in helmet, then again, the Caberg V2 is the size of a fridge
I realised that I had to move my head to see stuff, couldn't just move eyes, cos of visor.
Thing I find hardest is silly stuff like scratching nose etc (especially with winter gloves on ____________________ Current : MSX 125 Past : CBR 900RR Monkeybike : c50 LAC : ZXR750 H2 : FZR600 : ZX7R P3 : YW100 : TRX850: Trophy 900 T309 : GSXR 600 L0: Monkeybike : XJ6S Whosthedaddy |
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Posted: 12:18 - 07 Feb 2006 Post subject: |
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I used to ride with my visor up, even on my CBT I had the visor up but raindrops hurt, so the only time I put my visor up is at lights - to stop the visor steaming up ____________________ Ride with the music! |
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Posted: 21:04 - 07 Feb 2006 Post subject: Re: . |
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thx1138 wrote: | I virtually never ride with my visor down. |
Thats because you havent had a wasp in the eye at 80mph yet.
If you find full face helmets a bit claustrophobic, your choice is either open face (with or without a flip down visor), or a flip front lid, like the caberg justissimo.
I dont get claustrophobic except when i stop and get off the bike, then i want the chin part out the way, so i either just take my helmet off straight away, or use my flip front.
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Posted: 21:34 - 07 Feb 2006 Post subject: |
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I believe in flooding therapy. I was gonna go pillion on my mates bike and do my CBT, I bought a helmet and wore it in the house for an afternoon. The neighbours must have thought I'd finally lost it! But it did get rid on the claustrophobia feeling.
As a psychologist, I recommend it!
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Posted: 22:23 - 07 Feb 2006 Post subject: |
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Did get plenty of tuts from GF, was like a kid and a new toy. Would regularly walk around the place wearing something, either helmet, gloves or boots ____________________ Current : MSX 125 Past : CBR 900RR Monkeybike : c50 LAC : ZXR750 H2 : FZR600 : ZX7R P3 : YW100 : TRX850: Trophy 900 T309 : GSXR 600 L0: Monkeybike : XJ6S Whosthedaddy |
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Posted: 23:48 - 07 Feb 2006 Post subject: |
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I think i'll try the keeping my helmet on for the afternoon idea, sounds like good advice. Its a caberg one anyway so i can always flip it up if i get stuffy. So my neightbours don't think im strange, i'll do it nude
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I'd recommend wearing gloves as well, you dont want to look like a nutter ____________________ Current : MSX 125 Past : CBR 900RR Monkeybike : c50 LAC : ZXR750 H2 : FZR600 : ZX7R P3 : YW100 : TRX850: Trophy 900 T309 : GSXR 600 L0: Monkeybike : XJ6S Whosthedaddy |
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Posted: 15:53 - 08 Feb 2006 Post subject: |
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I don't mind mine at all, I've stopped to speak to people for 15-20 minutes before and left it on... nice and warm on a cold night
I do remember at first though it was wierd hearing yourself breathe... I just put it on every now and again whilst I was waiting to turn 16 and do my CBT though, soon got used to it ____________________ ::'04 Yamaha Jog:: || ::'01 Honda NSR:: || ::'00 Suzuki Swift:: || ::'89 Swift GTi:: || ::'96 Swift Poverty Spec:: || ::'92 Swift GTi:: |
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I only get it when i have all my gear on, neck warmer, balaclava, and helmet when i walk up the stairs to get in my house, a lot of stairs and find it hard to breath. ____________________ Current: 2019 Yamaha T7 -> 2015 KTM Superduke R | 2000 Yamaha R1 Past -> 2009 KTM 990 SM -> 2005 kawasaki ZX10r -> 2000 Honda CBR 600 FY -> 2002 Honda XLV 125 Varadero
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Posted: 12:34 - 09 Feb 2006 Post subject: |
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My AGV V-Flyer lid is so comfortable for me it feels like it was made just for me.
I remember when I first tried a helmet on in the shop and at home, my breathing seemed to be really noticeable (sounded a bit like Darth Vader which I thought was cool, heehee)
Once out on the bike though, the breathing or any claustrophibia isn't normally noticeable.
Coming from 17 years as a car driver, the only noticeable difference at the beginning was learning that I had to move my head further to be able to see side to side at junctions, and that if I had to ajust a zip or button on my jacket, I can't just look down and do it cos the chin bar is in the way... (just use your mirror for that one ) ____________________ 1st bike (Sept'06 - May'10) : 1991 GPZ500S / Current bike (since Nov 2009) : 2003 Suzuki Bandit 600N
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Posted: 13:02 - 09 Feb 2006 Post subject: |
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I dont mind the helmet thing , its the chin strap that makes me gag ____________________ "Eat food, not edible, food-like items. Mostly plants." |
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