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The HJC flip lid was very noisy from memory. Might not be useful

I used the shark Evoline II on my last 12 months trip( just got back). It was very heavy nearly 2kg. Keep that in mind as after a long day if buffeting it does make for a sore neck. I still live all the plusses but that one negative is considerable

Gear. I used air mesh gear with over jacket and pants, useless in the rain as I was always cold and wet

I bought some IXC ( i think. Until i get home i cannot confirm)brand from Switzerland. This was expensive and had thermal and goretex liners. I was very dry and eventually crash tested it. It passed with flying colours

As it had many zip up vents and pockets and flaps, when I got to Asia I was comfortable. I was not comfortable in hot and humid SEA but unless I was wearing budgie smugglers only, it would not matter what gear I wore

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The HJC flip lid was very noisy from memory. Might not be useful

I used the shark Evoline II on my last 12 months trip( just got back). It was very heavy nearly 2kg. Keep that in mind as after a long day if buffeting it does make for a sore neck. I still live all the plusses but that one negative is considerable

Gear. I used air mesh gear with over jacket and pants, useless in the rain as I was always cold and wet

I bought some IXC ( i think. Until i get home i cannot confirm)brand from Switzerland. This was expensive and had thermal and goretex liners. I was very dry and eventually crash tested it. It passed with flying colours

As it had many zip up vents and pockets and flaps, when I got to Asia I was comfortable. I was not comfortable in hot and humid SEA but unless I was wearing budgie smugglers only, it would not matter what gear I wore

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You are probably referring to IXS gear. I've had jacket, pants and their Ultra boots in the past and it was excellent in quite a wide range of temperatures. Not good for SE Asia though.

I've got a cheaper but highly rated flip up, a Shoei X11 and a Shoei off road helmet out here.
The flip-up only gets used around town, too heavy, noisy and not enough airflow otherwise.
The Shoei off road helmet flows by far the most air, is very comfortable and very light, but having to wear goggles over glasses is uncomfortable. It's also the noisiest and is literally a pain in heavy rain as the drops strike skin directly.

So X11 ends up winning this for me. Flows quite a bit of air, is light and comfortable.

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You are probably referring to IXS gear. I've had jacket, pants and their Ultra boots in the past and it was excellent in quite a wide range of temperatures. Not good for SE Asia though.



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I just checked and yes it is IXC. After sliding down the road at 80kmh I had no damage to me and a small hole on my bum pants. They also protected me from a few other spills during my journey, highly recommend them
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