Helmet with good ventilation (not intake)

[tlminh 0]

I'm looking for a new helmet as the 5500 does not handle airflow at all

I've read how great the mission intake does with ventilation, but every helmet size I've tried on squeezes onto my temples

Any other suggestions?

[Leafsrok 0]

My 4500 handles airflow amazingly well. Though, it fits pretty narrow as well, so it may not fit you too well.

[rtwng20 0]

Try the Eastons. I have the S-17 and it fits great. Air flow is very good also.

[duch 0]

I second the Easton S-17. Great fit and nice ventilation. The new CCM V-10 also a nicely ventilated helmet.

[KevinVu19 0]

i have the s17 too and it is the perfect helmet you're looking for

[Yoke 0]

I'm a fan of the V-10. I think it vents pretty well

[lampliter87 8]

I know it's been dissed on here but I stand by my 8K, especially for wider heads, and it was miles beyond my 8500 in terms of airflow. That being said the best idea is to just try on as many as possible.

[SuperMan3 1]

V10 is horrible for ventilation, I have one and can't wear it anymore cause my head gets way too hot.

[RetiredTender 0]

A few nods to the S-17, and I'll give one to the S9 as that is the helmet I have been wearing most recently and it is probably the best I have worn to date. Great fit and the air flow is good too.

[Doctor Hook 0]

I back the 4500, never felt overly hot in it. Definitely try them on to see what hugs your nog.

[kovalchuk71 212]

I love my 4500 as well. Don't have a problem with ventilation.

[number21 3]

read the 9500 thread. i think JR said the 9500 was better than the intake.

[TBLfan 25]

He did. I personally thought the 9500 was too hot(when not in motion). I was constantly wiping sweat my my face with the 9500, not as bad as the 9K but sitting on the bench between shifts were bad.

[KevinVu19 0]

He did. I personally thought the 9500 was too hot(when not in motion). I was constantly wiping sweat my my face with the 9500, not as bad as the 9K but sitting on the bench between shifts were bad.

they make 9k helmets?

[TBLfan 25]

8K.

[Yoke 0]

I didn't think the 4500 was bad either. That's what I wore before the V10, and didn't have a problem with it at all.

[Tikkanen 1]

I prefer the 8k over the S17 but the 8k cracked on me. The 8K seemed to breathe a lot better, bigger holes but I like how the S17 fits. If I had to go back and buy another 1 I would buy the 8K just for the ventilation.

[Chadd 916]

I like my V08, works well for me but your mileage may vary.

[BGM 0]

How could the 4500 be better than the 5500 as to air flow ? Arent' they pretty much the same except for the foam ? 5500 is a little lighter, too.

[bladez 0]

if you like the VN liner and looking to save some money instead of getting s17 like a couple people mentioned go for the S9 easton in my opinion it is very comfy and ventilation is great.

[crazy-luke-finch 0]

but looks stupid with a cage.

[lampliter87 8]

...but if it fits him and has good ventilation, who cares?

[crazy-luke-finch 0]

fair point.

[JCYC5 0]

A cage looks stupid with any helmet.

But that's besides the point right?

I have a fairly wide head myself, and I find the Eastons fit me well, as with the 8ks.

[rmnyi 0]

When discussing ventilation issues, are we to assume cage, shield or neither is attached?