Capix helmets??

Anthony Csogor · Outlaw Joined: 16 Sep 2005 Posts: 214 City: keswick

I just ordered a capix helmet, but was wondering if the flap of the helmet catches the water when you take a hard fall. It just seems that if it does, it'll pull pretty tight on your jaw.

jlaws · Addict Joined: 16 Sep 2006 Posts: 832 City: NC

in my experience with them, it's not big enough do to anything.

CHiLi DaWg · Posted: Jun 03, 2007 2:22 pm Post subject:

Wear it backwards. It's what the "IN" crowd does Smile

QNev · Posted: Jun 03, 2007 3:18 pm Post subject:

The ear flaps sort of prevent you from blowing your ear drum when you land on the side of your head. They won't catch and they won't pull on your jaw. Helmets just help if you fall forward because the brim of the helmet sort of breaks the water. If you fall backwards though, there is more surface area, therefore giving you a big a$$ headache and a sore neck.

nfn · Soul Rider Joined: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 388 City: Sioux City

I have a Capix helmet. I wear it forward and haven't ever had any problems with it. I only use at the cablepark though, which is slower than riding behind a boat.