cochlear implant & helmets

Paul_Trike · Feb 27, 2012

Are there any cochlear implant recieptants on here? If so can you recommend a helmet for my wife? We wanted a 3/4 helmet with face shield that could flip up but all we have tried knocks off her implant and there is now way to place it back on once the helmet is in place. We thoght of a half shell but have not located one with a flip up shield.

Not wearing the implant is really not an option.

Any suggestions would be apperciated.

Bikerbozo · Feb 28, 2012

I will pass your request onto my cousin who is a surgeon for those implants to see if she has any idea's.

TNTriker · Feb 28, 2012

I thought they were surgically implanted under the skin. Is hers different? I have a 3/4 helmet with a face shield, but it doesn't retract. I had a HD "Diva" helmet that retracted, but sold it because it was a little small. You might go the the HD store and try the "Diva". It shouldn't interfer because it flips from the outside of the helmet.

Cybyrd1 · Feb 28, 2012

I have a HD half-shell that has a pull down face shield. It locks in place at a couple of different levels or can retract all the way up. I don't know the model of the helmet right off, but your HD dealer should be able to hook you up. It wasn't cheap, but the fit is great and it is comfortable for long rides. the shield is replaceable and I think available in clear and tinted.

Paul_Trike · Feb 28, 2012

Not completely wrong, small wires are placed in the cochlear nerve and then a small magnet is then placed just under the scalp. You then have Coil that is held in place on the out side of the head by use of the magnet and the coil is then attached to a processor that is fitted behind the ear.

So when she tries on the helmet it will either dislodge the coil or the processor.

Paul_Trike · Feb 28, 2012

Thanks Cybyrd1 I will check them out.

Bikerbozo I Appreciate you checking in on these. I found were they were making special helmets for football but have not seen anything for motorcycle helmets.

TNTriker · Feb 28, 2012

Paul_Trike said:
Not completely wrong, small wires are placed in the cochlear nerve and then a small magnet is then placed just under the scalp. You then have Coil that is held in place on the out side of the head by use of the magnet and the coil is then attached to a processor that is fitted behind the ear.

So when she tries on the helmet it will either dislodge the coil or the processor.

That is interesting. I was half way checking this procedure out for myslef. I'm probably not a candidate, but was interested. It didn't show me anything like what you just described. Maybe I just didn't go far enough into it.

I still think you should look into the Diva! They are very popular for women and not too bad on price. $150.00

Bikerbozo · Feb 28, 2012

Paul_Trike said:
Bikerbozo I Appreciate you checking in on these. I found were they were making special helmets for football but have not seen anything for motorcycle helmets.

I'm afraid no solid answer from my cousin. Here in her words,
"I would have them contact the implant company to see if they have had to deal with the issue before... I think asking on the Harley forum is probably the best place to go otherwise. I dont have enough motorcycling patients to have an answer!"
Good luck with it.

Don 1800 · Mar 1, 2012

paul I have this inplant now I had to cut the foam out of the helmet where the in plant recevier is on my head this was the only way I could the helmet on with out nocking it off there is more to this if you wanted to call me to talk 1 618 843 4565 if i can help

Don 1800 · Mar 1, 2012

is your reciver 100% water prof there is one out now that you can wear swimmig that the one you need to wear onder your helmet my works work good there is no ear pieace battey pack hooks on the belt are on a arm bad

Paul_Trike · Mar 2, 2012

Thanks Don, I will keep the ideal of cutting the foam as an option.

She wears the Nucleus 22, They tell here that is will not hurt to get wet but she still will not take the chance usally.

Yes she does not use the belt or armband. The Processor and battery all fit behind the ear and then the coil of course is what gets knocked of with the helmet.

Don 1800 · Mar 2, 2012

paul i have the neptune its 100% water prof i also have the bonic ear I have put three mangic in the recevier to help still cut the foam channel for when you slide it on nothing hits the recevier i also put on a nylon beanie to help i tried everything this is what work for me

Don 1800 · Mar 5, 2012

paul have eny luck with the helmet for your wife

Paul_Trike · Mar 5, 2012

We ordered a nolan half helmet and will see how that one works.

Don 1800 · Mar 10, 2012

paul let me known if you have eny luck with the helmet i would like to have one that i didnt have to cut the foam out thanks

Paul_Trike · Mar 10, 2012

It has not made it in yet, where we order from it went on back order. As soon as I find out something i will let you know

Paul_Trike · Mar 15, 2012

The Helmet that we purchased was a nolan n20 caribre half helmet in violet.
As of now she really likes it. When she puts it on it does not knock off the external parts of the implant.

Don 1800 · Mar 21, 2012

paul is the helmet working out ok has your wife wore it on a ride

Paul_Trike · Mar 21, 2012

as of now she said it is working great for her. once it knocked of the implant but that was only her second time of putting it on.

But since it is a half shell she does not get as much protection as i wish she could but this half shell is a little bigger than most so that helps some.

Paul_Trike · Mar 23, 2012

Well she went on her first long ride with the helmet and it did not do well after all. Before the end of the ride where the magnets are on the implant caused her serious pain so we are back to the drawing board.