> I'm 6' & have a clearview +5. I think the +6 would be better because if > I crouch slightly it's like riding a 'Wing (BIG dead bair space) whereas > if I'm more upright I get some turbulence. Mostly I wear a Nolan > "CLASSIC" flip face and find it is MUCH quieter with the front open. In > my normal riding posture and helmet closed earplugs are a necessity.
I would argue that earplugs are a necessity ALL the time if you want to protect your hearing. It is the low frequency wind noise which: 1. tires you out over the ride, and 2. deafens you, so reducing it to a fractional level of it's normal frequency is a VERY GOOD idea. I have found that since I started wearing earplugs...about 3-4 years ago, I can hear much better than I can without them when at speed. They certainly make a big difference in listening to music through helmet speakers. The volume isn't as loud and the sound is actually better, because you have filtered out the wind noise. Reducing the turbulence around the helmet helps, by either lowering or raising the windscreen and hence the turbulence free envelop that we have to ride in, but nothing does the job quite as well as a good pair of ear plugs. Regards, Henry S. Winokur 94 GTS1000, R1100RT-P, AMA, MRF, Nationally Certified Riding Instructor Columbia, MD Ride for Kids Task Force West Bethesda, MD USA
