I have been running a Polaris modular for 2 years.
On the up side it is very convenient to be able to lift the front to have a smoke or drink something at our stops on the trail without having to remove my helmet. Other than that it has more air noise than my HJC full face and it was more expensive.

I did add a electric/heated shield and this is the best add on I can recommend, I love the heated shield.

 

Are there Modulars out there without that rubber fighter pilot breath deflector mask???

I hate those...

 

I purchased a GMAX modular helmet. It has a conventional breathe deflector which is attached to the chin bar. When you raise the chin bar the deflector goes with it. I haven't used it yet, I hope it doesn't fog up :doh:

 

i will never use a modular helmet. they are basically open face helmets from the '70's with wind deflectors. the chin bar does not offer support in a crash. i have two friends that have had skull reconstruction surgery when their faces were crushed in wrecks. both guys were wearing Ski-doo style modular helmets.

 

Originally posted by AKRAY4PLAY@Nov 5 2005, 10:17 AM
i will never use a modular helmet. they are basically open face helmets from the '70's with wind deflectors. the chin bar does not offer support in a crash. i have two friends that have had skull reconstruction surgery when their faces were crushed in wrecks. both guys were wearing Ski-doo style modular helmets.
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Whoa! Piece of mind there, but they are convenient to flip open while riding. Was thinking of a new one for this season to match my X2 better.

 

Originally posted by AKRAY4PLAY@Nov 5 2005, 03:17 PM
i will never use a modular helmet. they are basically open face helmets from the '70's with wind deflectors. the chin bar does not offer support in a crash. i have two friends that have had skull reconstruction surgery when their faces were crushed in wrecks. both guys were wearing Ski-doo style modular helmets.
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Does anybody know this? I've always thought that the jaw protection would be hindered by the locking mechanism in the modular helmets.

They just can't be as safe... IMO

 

There is not a modular helmet that I know of that meets the SNELL Safety spec for helmets

The Difference Between SNELL & DOT Ratings

Snell Standards
The Snell rating is a more stringent rating, and is completely voluntary, meaning that helmet manufacturers can choose whether or not they wish to meet Snell's advanced safety guidelines. Snell standards are set to levels that only the best, most protective headgear will meet. Moreover, Snell certification is more than simply high "standards", it is based on actual testing of actual helmets.
DOT Standards
The DOT rating simply indicates that a manufacturer believes that its helmet meets the basic DOT standards, without any actual testing on the helmets themselves. In that sense, DOT ratings are fairly easy to come by, and virtually anybody can make and sell a helmet with a DOT sticker.

Fortunately, DOT personnel periodically buys helmets and sends them to independent labs for testing to assure that they actually do meet the standard. The results are posted on the NHTSA website in a pass/fail form. You might be surprised to learn that more than half of all helmets recently tested with the DOT sticker on them actually failed DOT's lab tests. Check it out!

Keep in mind, if you purchase a "novelty" helmet without either of these safety ratings (Snell or DOT), you may look the coolest, however the degree of protection you'll receive in the event of a crash will be minimal. How cool will you look then?

If They're The "Best", Why Aren't All Helmets Snell Certified?


Some helmet manufacturers do not believe that they need such certification to demonstrate that theirs is quality protective headgear.
Some are content with meeting the minimum requirements for helmet safety.
Some helmet manufacturers try to meet Snell guidelines and just can't make the grade.
Some helmet makers could care less about the consequences of making an inferior safety product. Instead, they opt for the best "look", or the cheapest price.


Go to http://www.smf.org/ "Snell Foundation" to learn more about Helmet safety

 

Originally posted by Ribby@Nov 5 2005, 07:53 AM
Looking to buy new helmet my old one is a yamaha snow force. This helmet worked very well. I am interested in the modulars.Could someone advise me on the ones that work the best. I wear glasses. I have also heard that they create a lot of moisture.

THANKS RIBBY
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Ribby

There was a good thread on this same subject a while back. I think it was on the general forum if you do a search.

I have a Polaris helmet that is not a modular helmet but does have the sunvisor you can pull down. This helmet is SNELL and DOT approved. Have also heard the storys of the chin area coming off the modular and having nothing more than an open helmet. Lends to reason why they do not have a SNELL approved rating.

 

I have an 04 Polaris modular...I like it an all but I miss my moto-x w/goggles. Its a mens XL....make me an offer.

 

Look at how the movable chin bar is attached to the helmet and how it "locks" closed. Then decide if you think it provides you with a level of protection you are comfortable with.

If your biggest concern is your glasses fogging - I highly recommend you consider getting a few sets of disposable contacts. Once you get rid of the glasses while sledding you will NEVER go back!!

 

I have a Skidoo modular from 2000. I use it for cold weather riding. Never foged has fogged up. It does have the mask with vent tubes. The best part is the tinted sun shade.

I have not had to use it for crash protection, but the locking hold strong when I've dropped it.

Only issue i have is when riding hard the moisture builds up in the mask. If you do not use the Skidoo moisture pads the water builds up and splashes your nose, mouth and chin when jumping.

Other than that, it is the best helmet if had. I have had the Wedge helmet and the evolved both from polaris.