1Storm Modular Full Face Motorcycle Helmet DOT Approved - Flip Up Dual Visor with Anti-Fog Pinlock Ready Shield (Flower Purple) for Street Bike Riders - Perfect for Commuting, Touring & Urban Riding

This is my first motorcycle helmet and I’m very happy with it. I’m using it in the Deep South where our Summers are hot and humid. I start out with either the visor up or the face shield pulled up for fresh/cooler air. There is some ventilation with the visor down and all the vents open, but not a lot. I found if you get your face in clean air (above the windshield) it helps, but cracking the visor open is the best means to really stay cool (although noisier) when it’s Summer time. Haven’t used it in the winter yet, but probably pretty comfy, at least in the South. The retractable tinted visor means no need for sunshades, and it can be quickly retracted when you go from bright to low light in the evening or early morning—very easy to use, the tint is great and one of the coolest, most helpful features. I recommend keeping a ceramic or plastic polish on the clear front visor to help bug cleanup after a ride and for rain repellency. I was so pleased it stayed dry inside, except the nap of your neck, during a heavy downpour and it didn’t fog up with the vents all open (there was likely some water in the vent areas beneath the padding, but I couldn’t feel any inside when I removed it.)I use Apple AirPods for audio so far and they have the best sound over others with the Noise Canc. feature on. When you research helmets you’ll find that all helmets have noise from high winds. The best option I’ve seen is using foam ear plugs and a comm/speaker system for the helmet. That’s on the to-do list, but it doesn’t get noisy until about 60 then it’s noticeable through 70mph (max limit in my state.) If you plan long rides you’re going to want some plugs and helmet speakers. I never want to test the helmet’s effectiveness for its primary design, but some great reviewer said that part worked great for them. Praise God! The helmet’s weight is pretty average in looking at others, but that is part of having a device on your head strong enough to protect your head. I want a higher dollar helmet to compare it, but this is going to suit me until the padding is worn out. Highly recommended!