neksledr Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 Hey all, looking for some quick tips/advice! Just purchased a new Oxygen helmet this morning and I'm leaving in the morning for a 240 mile day up to my camp in northeast VT. Probably a risky move for first use, but time will tell. I know there have been lots of comments on here regarding this helmet, but just hoping for any helpful comments on what to expect. Leaving at 6am! Hope I don't regret leaving my BV2 at home. Thanks in advance...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 I don't think you will regret it. You may have to experiment a bit with the heat settings to get it clear at different outside temperatures. When you get back buy yourself a spare cord with the controller, only about $40 but you don't want to be caught without a spare. quebec bob, dooright, MrGutz and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 Run it on high heat and open the vents. I run this way 95% of the time with no issues and quit playing with the heat settings. In warm weather I may turn the heat down and run with the shield cracked slightly. If the sun visor starts fogging just crack the shield for a minute and it will clear without giving you much of a draft. Then you can seal the visor up again if you want. I wear a balaclava if it hits 20 below Celsius, but just the neck curtain for Temps above 20 below. If 30 below you might need to add something more around your neck, but that's not common for most rides. Great helmet. I'd never go back to anything else. Congrats on a great purchase. grumpysanta and quebec bob 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neksledr Posted February 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 Thanks guys, appreciate the info! Headed out the door now, so we'll report back with results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti62 Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 If you wear Glasses Good Luck!!! Just my opinion from my experience!😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 Glasses work for me. Some guys say while sled is warming up, put on helmet in your room and close shield, walk out and plug in and go. I find if I leave the helmet in the cold truck overnight, put it on cold and go, it works. Have to leave it just cracked a few minutes and seems fine. With a tall windshield I can also leave it just barely cracked and am plenty warm. I have never needed a balaclva with this helmet, just a neck warmer. quebec bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 Great Helmets! I have 4... First shields were iffy... should be good to go now. Keep a copy of the original receipt tucked into the helmet, Dealers may not honor warranty without it. -Plug in, turn on high, 5 minutes later you can back it down with no issues! -Your face may get warm if you leave it on high. -Like smclelan said, get an extra cord. Later GutZ grumpysanta and quebec bob 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpysanta Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 ALL good info . i love mine best helmet for sled ever.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubler Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 I can't say I like mine. By later in the day I get so much ice that the shield doesn't shut tight. Plus, any bit of elevated breathing and it fogs. Forget about unplugging to go dig someone out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) Hey Terry, I hope you had a great day & made it up to your camp in the NEK! Wish I was riding with you! Enjoy the weekend my friend! Best, Tom Edited February 12, 2021 by Florida Snowman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neksledr Posted February 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 Hey Tom! The ride up to camp was great , low snow conditions up the rte 7 trail, but almost all was groomed, so not bad. Once we turned east everything improved dramatically. Just two of us this run, so we were fast the whole way, pulled into camp with 202 miles at just after 1:30. The new Oxygen helmet was great, appreciate all the feedback. -15 here this morning, so stoked the fires and sitting back in full relaxation mode. vt_bluyamaha54, SnomoGary, GSX800 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 Love this helmet. My only complaint was the neck gator too short. I took a Doo balaclava with gator and cut out the neck part and had it sewn into helmet gator. Works great. I see Doo has something similar for 2022. PLAYHARD and Blueblood 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 That looks good, I have found the back part a little short. Noticed the new one last night for 2022. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipemaster Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 Yea, the back of your neck can get cold. Otherwise GREAT helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 guys can you post a pic of the new part your talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 This is all I got from a friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 I just found that on skidoo site. it appears alot longer in the back. what's the zipper for in the front heat control? I know with my oxygen helmet above 20 degrees I can't snap the shield closed gets way to hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albieridin Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 thats just great .600. for a helmet you need to modify or can't ride at night because of shield???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuse6 Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 We just bought an Oxygen helmet for my wife. With the visor setting on low or medium there is a constant buzzing noise. When set on high there is no buzzing. Is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Fuse6 said: We just bought an Oxygen helmet for my wife. With the visor setting on low or medium there is a constant buzzing noise. When set on high there is no buzzing. Is this normal? No it's not. Take it back. Never had any noises from mine. Fuse6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 20 hours ago, Fuse6 said: We just bought an Oxygen helmet for my wife. With the visor setting on low or medium there is a constant buzzing noise. When set on high there is no buzzing. Is this normal? I have never heard a sound coming from mine, buzzing does not sound right. Fuse6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubler Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 Nobody gets ice build up that prevents the shield from closing completely? This would surprise me if no one else gets this as the moisture from your breath has to go somewhere; basic science actually. I get it aournd the shield where it seals off the inside compartment. I also get it around the hinge and by the end of the day it prevents me from using sun shield. And yes, my visor is working because one, I feel the heat, and two, when I do fog, which is often, it will dissipate with some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpysanta Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 I have seen some icing on front lower section but its open in cold and freezes the breath and won't close all the way and gets more ice ...never seen the ice around the hinge.. MrGutz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 From time to time I've had condensation in both areas. It's never been a real issue for me though. Never froze to the point that things wouldn't work. In rare instances you get a water droplet run down the inside of the shield from top to bottom as well. It's annoying, but not the end of the world. Would some sort if moisture control be nice? Absolutely. Still the best helmet I've ever had without it. I think results vary based on how heavy the rider breathes and also on ambient temp and humidity levels you are riding in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 7 hours ago, doubler said: Nobody gets ice build up that prevents the shield from closing completely? This would surprise me if no one else gets this as the moisture from your breath has to go somewhere; basic science actually. I get it aournd the shield where it seals off the inside compartment. I also get it around the hinge and by the end of the day it prevents me from using sun shield. And yes, my visor is working because one, I feel the heat, and two, when I do fog, which is often, it will dissipate with some time. this looks excessive to me. I get build up in front of shield but nothing like that on the hinge. you will probably start loosing connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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