RE: Look at new flip face helmets - comments on Nolan

> Don't for get the Nolan...

I have a Nolan N102, purchased early in the summer. I'd give it a mixed
review.

Likes:
- Flip-face utility. Quick drink or snack w/o removing helmet.
- Flip-up sun shield. Doesn't replace sunglasses, but nice to have.
- Good ventilation
- Ratcheting buckle on chin strap. Quick, and easy with gloves.
- Easy to install helmet speakers (I have a Chatterbox, not the Nolan
stuff).
- Comes with anti-fog shield (haven't tried it, but heard it works well)

Dislikes:
- No D-rings, so strap can't go on helmet lock (I use a cable with loops
on the end, through the chin bar).
- WIND NOISE.
- WIND NOISE.
- Did I mention WIND NOISE???

As you can guess at the above, the wind noise in this helmet really
bothers me. It is really loud -- and YES, I wear good earplugs every
time I ride. Still way too loud for me. Part of it is that I'm
replacing a Shoei RF800, one of the quietest helmets available, and I
have sensitive hearing.

I know some extra noise may be a "feature" of flip-face helmets in
general, but I'm at the point where I'm about to give up on the Nolan
for longer rides. In fact, on a two-day ride this past weekend, I took
the old Shoei.

I'd be curious to hear if anyone can directly compare the wind noise of
the Schuberth or Synchrotech to the Nolan. I really didn't want to spend
the extra cash, but if they are that much quieter, it would probably be
worth it to me. Otherwise, I'll go back to the Shoei RF.

Overall, I'd have a really hard time recommending the Nolan.

Marc
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'94 VFR750
'89 NT 650 (hers)



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