Do they make heated snowmobile helmets?
The best heated snowmobile helmet currently available is the Castle X EXO-CX950 Modular Snowmobile Helmet. This option gives you a reliable and effective heating system but also plenty of other awesome features to add value.
Does HJC make snowmobile helmets?
HJC makes modular, full face and snocross snowmobile helmets.
How does an electric shield work on a snowmobile helmet?
How do electric snowmobile helmets work? It’s really quite simple. Think of it as the defrost feature that you use in your car during winter. They heat the shield, preventing moisture buildup (fog or ice) from your breath.
Is a snowmobile helmet DOT approved?
DOT. All snowmobile helmets should at least carry the minimum of a DOT standard. For some areas, it may be required. The Federal Government’s Department of Transportation sets the minimum standard for which helmets must meet to become DOT certified.
Are heated snowmobile shields worth it?
A heated shield helps to reduce fogging and ice on the shield better than the standard dual pane lens shield. Snowmobile helmets with heated shields also come with the breath guard and power cord included.
How do you measure your head for a snowmobile helmet?
To measure for the proper size of helmet for snowmobiling, use a soft, fabric tape measure and wrap it horizontally around your head, just above your eyebrows. Once you’ve found the circumference, consult the sizing charts below to find your perfect helmet.
What’s the difference between a motorcycle helmet and a snowmobile helmet?
Snowmobile helmets are designed to protect your head and face in collisions or falls, from tree branches while riding, from the cold, and from loud noise. Unlike motorcycle helmets, snowmobile helmets have vents that you can open or close to prevent fogging. Snowmobile face shields have a double lens to resist fogging.
How should you store your snowmobile at the end of the season?
Remove the drive belt so that it won’t stretch during storage. Lubricate the drive clutch with light grease. Charge and remove the battery, if your machine has one. Plug all openings—such as the exhaust and air intake—to keep out rodents.
How tight should your snowmobile helmet be?
Once you put on the helmet, it must feel snug all around but not hurt, poke or dig into your head. It should also not tilt like a hat. If the gear too large for you, you will sense the helmet move when you bop your head up and down or to the sides.
Do snowmobile helmets have an expiry date?
recommends a new snowmobile helmet somewhere in that magical 3-5-year window. That includes Ski-Doo snowmobile helmets – all of which meet DOT and ECE certification standards. It’s not a marketing scheme. Here’s the secret: That 3-5 years is not an expiration date for snowmobile helmets.
How do you clean helmet visors?
6. Clean Helmet Visor
- Clean the visor with lukewarm soap water and a microfibre or soft cloth.
- Use mild liquid soap to clean out the dead bugs with microfiber or ear buds.
- Do not scrub heavily. It is very easy to damage / scratch the visor. Be gentle. Warm water is cheaper than a new visor.
Is Sea Foam good for snowmobiles?
At Sea Foam, we recommend taking an extra step to help protect your sled by adding Sea Foam Motor Treatment at each fill up. And once or twice a year—especially if your snowmobile starts hard or idles rough—add a full can of Motor Treatment to a low tank of fuel and run it for a few miles.