Got me one of these:
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http://www.ghostbikes.com/12431-oneal-s ... elmet.htmlI do a lot of winter riding in all weathers. A significant proportion consists of a 26 mile ride to work around 0630 shortly after having a hot coffee = misted visor!
I've had some success with using an Arai Tour-X fitted with a pinlock and using an Oxford "Huff" breath deflector. When the snow falls even this can't cope and I then use an MX lid and double lens enduro goggles.
Hence going for the snowmobile lid. I did look at importing one from the states. Models are available with double glazed, electrically heated, visors.
Then I came across the Sierra Snow and it looked a good buy in comparison, being mindful of import duties.
Just arrived to day and will test tomorrow. The visor has a double glazing that is similar to pinlock. The air gap is greater. The inside of the lid is fitted with a well padded integrated breath guard that pulls right up onto your nose and moulds into place. The underside of the chin piece has another guard to exclude draughts. Putting it on it feels as though everything except your eyes and bridge of your nose is hermetically sealed way from the visor.
Did I mention it was toasty? The materials used seem super insulated in comparison to a normal lid - certainly the Arai Tour X and the Airoh.
I put the lid on in my garage (fairly cold part of the house) and had to take it off as was getting too warm! Don't think I'll need the balaclava.
I'm fairly optimistic I've found the best UK winter lid, and all for £120
Bring on the snow and ice, can't wait