Indispensable
This product is probably the most indispensable "extra" riding gear or accessory ever. My absolute favorite (including heated gear/grips, luggage, etc). I use it year round unless it gets consistently over 80F. This greatly increases riding comfort. Both cold and noise are greatly reduced. It helps extend the riding season (year round for me in the NW US) by keeping cold air from entering the bottom of your helmet (which is more than you might think!). The noise reduction is also very effective. Searching for noise reduction is how I found this originally. It makes it only (very) slightly more difficult to get the helmet on, not even noticeable once you do it a couple times. I use a "skull cap" to help it go over my ears, which I would do anyway for the ears and to keep my hair from being mashed down in strange directions. Use a pinlock or similar lens (also a fantastic product). Make sure the "working part" is pulled down after donning, not tucked into the helmet, and you're in business.
This is very well designed and manufactured. Durable, comfortable, easy to install and remove from a helmet. Should fit all sizes. And the designer keeps improving it continually! I've now owned 3. The first was an older design and the silicone got a little un-sticky after years (removing/reinstalling multiple times ) and the material stretched a bit. The neckband edge wore slightly, but not excessively. The 2nd was an improved design (stickier silicone and softer interior) and I still use it. It never slips or needs adjusting. I now have a 3rd for a new helmet and it has been improved again! The silicone band is lower profile (better if you have concerns about the look) and the neckband is sewn around the edge to ensure less wear. I'm sure it will take thousands of dons/doffs to cause noticeable wear now.
Bottom line, this works perfectly. No fiddling or customizing to make it fit. No maintenance. It greatly reduces both noise and cold. It's worth trying for either issue alone, but you get both benefits. Truly no down sides at all. And it is priced very fairly. I honestly think it's awesome and a perfect product. You will not regret trying it!
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