Blue tooth for the helmet?

[houndguy]

 

Long story short I've been avoiding getting a blue tooth device for the helmet. I don't like the distraction of texts, phone calls, etc coming in when I am riding.

However I've reached the point where the GF is riding two up more often. The rides are reaching 100 to 150 miles regularly and we are starting to talk seriously about touring on the bike.

So I may bite the bullet and get a Bluetooth device. I know I can get a helmet with this built in but its still a little more $$$ than I have.

Earlier today I was in a Verizon store and found a stereo headphone that fits around your neck. I like the idea and was wondering if anyone used something similar? What were your thoughts and what device would you recommend?   

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?action=accessoryDetails&archetypeId=14004&accessoryId=56844&initialPhoneId=0

[Vivo]

I recommend Chatter Box... they have lots of models to choose from and they are the pioneer in this kind of stuff...

http://chatterboxusa.com/

[AVGuy]

I got a Scala Q3 earlier this summer before going on a bike trip with a friend. He already had a Q2 so I had to stay in the Scala line. Being able to chat as we were riding was a huge plus in planning stops. He has a GPS on his bike and was the navigator and would let me know when a turn was coming up.

I use it paired with my phone, but don't take many calls. I do like the FM radio if I'm riding in areas of little traffic. I'm very pleased with my Scala.

[RubenC]

I use UClear for my helmet. UClear technology was developed for and used by the Navy Seals.

[SaltyDog]

The headset that you have listed doesn't seem to have intercom functionality that you'd want/need to talk with your passenger while 2-up, so it'd be best to consider the motorcycle-specific headsets.  They are quite a bit more expensive, but from my experience in riding 2-up, well worth it.

You may also want to consider those that have a remote control like the Interphone F5 that you mount on the hand grip.  I heard BTMidland had one for theirs, but it's special order.  Some others like the Q3 do have voice recognition that also allows you to keep your hands on the bars, but I've never actually gotten the chance to use one, so couldn't comment on how well that particular function works.

Cheers