Pros and cons of snow removal options

[lynnmor]

Anyone that plows snow with an open station ever wear a snowmobile helmet when the winds are blowing hard? Am considering one for better head warmth and visibility. Am looking at a full face that folds open and has dual lenses.

Being a snowmobiler, I used the suit and helmet when blowing snow. I used an old open face helmet with a full face shield, blown snow can have grit in it that would scratch. With a full face helmet you might want a heated shield, heated gloves are also an option.

 

[Bearcatrp]

Don't need those expensive helmets. Found a full face that folds up and 2 visors with heat. Already have the heated gloves. Was surprised yesterday when I was trying on helmets to find my size that will fit with my glasses. Even a large was tight so hoping the xtra large one I will be ordering works out. Figured I would ask if others were doing this. Would have a cab if I could get it in the garage but can't. Thanks for the reply.

 

[torch]

Yup, been there, done that.

I think you are describing a modular helmet with pinlock anti-fog visor. I've had several. I never had much luck on Nolan helmet's version of pinlock but on my Shoei it works very well.

 

[Bearcatrp]

Guess no heated ones for me. For 80 bucks I get a motorcycle helmet with the 2 visors and fold up from the chin. Am a cheap bastard so hoping this will do.

 

[Blue2Orange]

I just wear a balaclava under the hat/hood and a retired ski/snowboarding goggle. If any breeze the trees and winding driveway usually results in some backwash of snow for the turbulent, swirling wind. 3pt snowblower. Not a joy. Unlike riding or skiing deep powder and getting face shots. Repurposed an old sailing two piece foul weather gear as outer wear. Stay dry. Usually. Like wearing a plastic bag. Heavy weight coated polyester with no pit or torso zip vents.

Did try once for a moment a full face safety shield. Even though it sits relatively far from the face it was not ventilated enough to not fog up.