Are you saying you hose down the inside of the helmet with water? I might start trying something like that. It's so hot here lots of days, my helmets gets soaked inside with sweat inside yr round. -- This stuff here works pretty good for odors if nothing else.
Its a helmet. Made of synthetic fibers and plastic. Hose it out and put it in front of the heater vent and done.
most of these have removable liners to wash, then hose out the interior, you can build a hairdryer drying rig or get a pro style type rig from shock doctor, or best and cheapest as Ive also seen in the WSBK pits just a metal fan sitting horizontal with the helmet sitting on top of the safety grate. this type in any price point http://www.walmart.com/ip/Vornado-Heavy-Duty-Shop-Fan-CR1-0089-16R/13423129
I'm with Robert, both are good helmets. Italians make good helmets. I've been wearing a Vemar VRX7, the predecessor of the VRX9. It's a fine helmet, about a +1 lb lighter than my previous Arai helmet. The fit is excellent and it came with a spare liner. To me, how a helmet vents and keeps my head cool is a major consideration. I wish my VRX7 was vented better, that's my only complaint. Works good, but could be better. I think the VRX9 is much improved in this area. An Airoh would be my other choice. Dave
Both of these helmets should have MAJOR venting. They both have DEEP air channels above your head, with intakes and exhausts placed so they actually should function. As for washing any helmet... I don't take the liners out often, as they all do become loose over time. Perhaps once a year. I hand wash them. I hit the shell with a hose and soap, let all of it dry on its own time, then reassemble several days later. It's always worked perfect. Of note: The best way to keep helmets from wearing out is to own a bunch of helmets, and wear them all. If your wife isn't real sharp, she my fall for that....
I have a Bell moto 9, Airoh stelt, and a Thor. Airoh is the lightest, but the least comfortable. All of them I throw the liners in the washing machine with my clothes and lay them out to air dry. No problems so far
After my son tried the Suomy,he was sold...I had to try it myself(it's good we both wear the same lid size)DAMN! the lightweight is ridiculous,the eye port opening actual has great visibility and my Spy's are actually fitting on my face properly! I have been an avid Arai owner but I've shelved it for the Suomy.If you live in stink-bug hot, humid weather like I do(here in Florida) the cooling is second to none...If you ride cool/cold climates, you might have to stuff some foam in the ports to slow the air flow(or could just tape them closed). As it is with every helmet,it's all about the shape of your head for great fitment,for me,the Suomy is great.I got both helmets from http://www.speedaddictcycles.com/
Best way to clean a helmet I have found is to take it into the shower and washer it out with shampoo and let it air dry. I am in the desert so air dry is like 3-4 hours.
I bet Motoz is liking this idea ... -- That technique opens up a lot of avenues ... Like, maybe you can get your wife\gf to join in ... Wearing only a helmet in the shower can be a good start for so many ...
