VF> raingear *under* the helmet, forming a tight mass of fabric around my
 VF> ears. Can't hear a freaking thing anymore. 
 DC> Sounds a bit like very poor technique... a properly fit helmet should
 DC> turn with your head when you shoulder check... you do turn your head 
don't
 DC> you???  
Sometimes, yes. I used to look under my arm. Amazingly enough, a new helmet 
has made things better. The thing fits better, forone.
 DC> form would be a helmet
 DC> cover on the outside... goretex if you have to... no interference there.
Working. Mid-December, maybe.
 DC> Migraine I can't talk about, but if riding in heat does 
 DC> cause them for you,
 DC> I wouldn't ride in hot humid weather, but anyone should 
Well, that's the stupid part. I have to forego a pleasure and/or means of 
transport because a helmet causes me pain? Ugh.. stupid law cause pain.
 DC> and always have a steady but not excessive fluid intake while riding.
 DC> I'm also not the type for short rides... on flat ground...
Camelbak - or similar equivalent will help that. Getting one this weekend. 
90oz will prevent me from dehydrating.
 DC> Again, helmets are now so light and ventilated, I 
The new one is *much* better, and its just a loaner until I get a better one 
- a Bell Image Pro (I think that's it - the bonded kind) and the one I have 
now is the low end of the Bell line, but still a WAAAAAY better than the one 
I had.
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