Helmet pro's and con's

[gkamer]

So I was wondering if there are any advantages or disadvantages to a full face helmet over a full face v open face helmet or is it more a matter of personal preference. I think a full face would offer more protection but it seems it may be more restrictive. I've never worn a full face helmet so I'm pretty much a novice.

 

[GearHd]

A full face offers much more protection. Smash your face off the road in an open face and you'll wish you had a full face. It all depends on how lucky you think you are.

 

[POD KonB GA]

I'm a fan of the modular. Put it on like a 3/4, then pull the chin bar down for full face. I have the Scorpion EXO 900 and love it.

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[Mr. White]

+1 In a rain storm or hail, a full face is the way to go. I just feel more protected with my full face on. I was rear ended at a stop light and my full face had several deep gauges in the frontal and side areas....without it, I would have been seriously hurt. It takes a while to get used to it, but you will be glad you have it on.

:spyder2:

 

[Chupaca]

Choices choices..!!

Full face is the best protection. Depending on your ryding and risk taking there are other options. We have gotten used to the modular allowing in traffic slow ryding to have it open to a 3/4 type and for faster freeway ryding close it to a full face. These are like trail bikes that are good for the on road and off road but not the best for either one. Stop by your local bike shop and try the different types out. Happy hunting...:thumbup:

 

[Gator37]

Full face is the best protection. Depending on your ryding and risk taking there are other options. We have gotten used to the modular allowing in traffic slow ryding to have it open to a 3/4 type and for faster freeway ryding close it to a full face. These are like trail bikes that are good for the on road and off road but not the best for either one. Stop by your local bike shop and try the different types out. Happy hunting...:thumbup:

I most often ride with a modular helmet. Just nice in rain and whatever else nature throws at you, or a passing car. Got a nice little chip from a little rock not long ago.

 

[ARtraveler]

This will amount to a very lively discussion so hang on for the ride. :roflblack:


IMO: A helmet is much better than No helmet. I am a believer of All the gear, all the time. ATGATT.

Your choices are many. You will see the chart about what part of the head is affected by crashes.

Best Is a full face helmet. They come solid or with the front part opening up.

Next is full size with removable face plate, chin bars or none at all. Modular

Next are the half helmets--similar to what LEO's wear for motorcycle patrol duty.

I believe I have listed them in order as far as crash protection goes. Best to worst.

I have three full face--flip up style and three full size Modular with the flip up visor and chin bars.

The modular and no chin bars are our most used preference. Akspyderlady is claustrophobic in a full face helmet.

My brand of choice is Nolan--all six.

It's your choice. Use the helmet that best suits your tastes. But use a helmet.

 

[cuznjohn]

this is a helmet that i love but unfortunately it doesn't come in my size , 2x, but it has all the benefits your asking about

 

[Orange Spyder Man]

I kinda like my teeth & nose intact ... so I wear a full face.. it ever you crash... you will need ALL the protection possible..



osm

 

[Pampurrs]

Here in Arizona, at least half the riders don't wear a helmet. I'm happy to live in a state that gives us the right to choose whether or not to wear a helmet (and also give us the right to open carry our sidearms, but that's for another forum). I choose to wear a helmet.

I have been riding for 38 years without a crash. I have always worn a 3/4 helmet, not so much because I'm worried about crashing, but because of the crap that flies through the air. Over the years, my helmets have been hit by birds and bird****, gigantic insects, rocks, and pieces of tires. I'd rather get dings and splats on my helmet than on my skull.

I have known people to survive motorcycle crashes with, and without helmets. One friend in particular crashed 4 years ago while wearing a helmet, and she can still barely walk without assistance. Another friend crashed without a helmet, and after a month of rehab, was riding again (still without a helmet). It all boils down to each person's individual comfort level.

Pam

 

[Bensonoid]

I have a Can Am ST-1 hybrid with a vented jaw that I like. The built in sun visor is way better than wearing sunglasses. You can switch back and forth from shaded to clear lens with the push of a button and the sun visor doesn't buffet in the wind like sunglasses. Lot's of other brand helmets have the same features.

 

[KennW]

Always used to ride with an open face helmet until one day arrived at a scene of an accident that had just occurred where a motorcyclist travelling at speed (in outback Australia) was rearend by an idiot attempting to over take him. Long story to short he had an open face helmet and when I got to him amongst many other injuries (tragically he passed away) his jaw bone was pretty much warn away from chin to ear on one side of his face. The very next bike shop I arrived at I purchased a full face helmet and have been wearing a full face unit ever since.

Regards
Kenn

 

[sduskin]

Full face is the best protection. Depending on your ryding and risk taking there are other options. We have gotten used to the modular allowing in traffic slow ryding to have it open to a 3/4 type and for faster freeway ryding close it to a full face. These are like trail bikes that are good for the on road and off road but not the best for either one. Stop by your local bike shop and try the different types out. Happy hunting...:thumbup:

Exactly what I do. Cooler at slower speeds. I use the tinted section when the chin is up. Oklahoma law requires eye protection. Helmet is optional but I dont even move my spyder without a helmet on.

 

[gkamer]

I didn't know what a modular was

So I can add something new to my list of things I've learned since coming here. I think modular is the way to go. Seems to offer the best of both worlds. Thanks for all your input.

 

[Bob Denman]

If you've only got half of a face to begin with; I guess that it's just a matter of choice... :dontknow:

 

[loisk]

does it fit

Good luck, but a final point for you -- make triply sure it fits!!! Can you do head checks easily? Does it add or minimise buffeting? Does it have a lot of nice vents for hotter weather?? and for fogging-up? I have a shelf of helmets which I thought fit (in the shop) and which were OK while riding, but now that I've finally found one that is perfect for me, I can see and feel the amazing difference a good-fitting helmet makes - less buffeting, less noise, better visibility etc etc. Oh to answer your query, when I first started riding I was oh so claustrophic in a full face -in the shop- so went for an open face with shield - too many bugs and too cold, so tried a full face and haven't looked back, got used to it very quickly on the bike.

 

[jwulf74]

+1 for the modular. We like the ability to get in and out of the easier and the ability to leave the chin down but still lift the clear shield. The drop down tint is really nice too. We have HJC's currently but just tried on the Shoei Neotech and really liked those.

 

[M109Dreamer]

this is a helmet that i love but unfortunately it doesn't come in my size , 2x, but it has all the benefits your asking about

I have this helmet and love it. Have had it going on 5 years. I like you can flip it down if your ever caught in rain or hail.

I'll prob get another on next year.

 

[flaggerphil]

I've used full faced helmets since they first became available to me in the mid '70s, primarily because I have no desire to shave with concrete or asphalt. I also use full face helmets vice modular helmets because full face helmets also carry a Snell rating and, to me, that's a big deal.

Others my look at it differently.

 

[clinard]

My reason for favoring full face helmets