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Helmets - which style do you prefer & why?
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Peteoz
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I am of the “if your number’s up, it’s up”, camp. I can’t find it now, but I saw a recent post of a guy talking about the gear he wore, and why. He had relatives with 2 differing helmet experiences....
The first, his father (or possibly father-in-law), was nudged out of his lane, separated from his bike, and flew across the median strip. He was wearing a half helmet and t-shirt. He suffered very bad road rash, but no facial/head injuries.
Then, he had a cousin wearing a full face, who was involved in an accident with a truck. A star picket came loose from the truck and went straight through his full face, killing him instantly.
Every crash is different. Do your research, determine the level of risk you are prepared to take, and wear what you are most comfortable wearing. I wear a Shoei J-Cruise 3/4 as the helmet wraps around the jaw more than many 3/4 helmets, and despite earlier comments to the contrary, it does indeed give better peripheral vision that my Shoei Neotec, which I no longer wear.
Pete
The first, his father (or possibly father-in-law), was nudged out of his lane, separated from his bike, and flew across the median strip. He was wearing a half helmet and t-shirt. He suffered very bad road rash, but no facial/head injuries.
Then, he had a cousin wearing a full face, who was involved in an accident with a truck. A star picket came loose from the truck and went straight through his full face, killing him instantly.
Every crash is different. Do your research, determine the level of risk you are prepared to take, and wear what you are most comfortable wearing. I wear a Shoei J-Cruise 3/4 as the helmet wraps around the jaw more than many 3/4 helmets, and despite earlier comments to the contrary, it does indeed give better peripheral vision that my Shoei Neotec, which I no longer wear.
Pete
BajaRon
Well-known member
Luck beats skill (or preparation) every time. But you can't count on it. You simply increase your odds by wearing better gear. It's not a guarantee. After 33 years in the fire service where we ran a much higher rate of medical aids than fires, I've settled on a quality, full face helmet. This chart is only statistics. But seeing these statistics play out in the real world definitely got my attention. Physics are not negotiable.
The yellow area is essentially what you lose in protection with a 3/4 helmet. You actually lose a bit more because the 3/4 doesn't cover quite as much at the bottom as a full face. This constitutes sacrificing over 45% of the protection afforded by a full face helmet.
Bluetrees
New member
CBCHIEF you are finding out how passionate people are about their choice in helmets. Here's my backstory and what I wear now...
In 1980 I had a C30 dump truck pull out in front of my 1979 HD. I woke up two weeks later in an ICU with among other issues a tracheotomy, fractured mandible, missing teeth, and a concussion.
I wasn't wearing a helmet. I still deal with issues from that event.
Today I wear a Shuberth C3 modular helmet, a riding jacket with armor, boots and motorcycle gloves.
In essence I'm an all the gear all the time rider. (ATGATT)
I don't care in the least what other think. Conversely, I don't comment or lecture them for what they wear or don't wear.
Everyday we go through life playing the odds.
Powerball is up, I may just have a chance...
In 1980 I had a C30 dump truck pull out in front of my 1979 HD. I woke up two weeks later in an ICU with among other issues a tracheotomy, fractured mandible, missing teeth, and a concussion.
I wasn't wearing a helmet. I still deal with issues from that event.
Today I wear a Shuberth C3 modular helmet, a riding jacket with armor, boots and motorcycle gloves.
In essence I'm an all the gear all the time rider. (ATGATT)
I don't care in the least what other think. Conversely, I don't comment or lecture them for what they wear or don't wear.
Everyday we go through life playing the odds.
Powerball is up, I may just have a chance...
Always had a full face helmet, even in MotoX days, but the 1st time I saw the modular I was keen.
I like the full face protection it provides, and the fact I can pop up the chin piece for negotiating things like getting optic glasses, sunny's on. Its also a godsend when you ride with mates who spend half the trip away "getting ready to go" on hot days, I can at least open the chin piece to give them a gentle gee up - mates some days ya love em, some days you wish you have to try hard not to leave em behind
I like the full face protection it provides, and the fact I can pop up the chin piece for negotiating things like getting optic glasses, sunny's on. Its also a godsend when you ride with mates who spend half the trip away "getting ready to go" on hot days, I can at least open the chin piece to give them a gentle gee up - mates some days ya love em, some days you wish you have to try hard not to leave em behind
Part of what we do as motorcyclist is mitigate the risk of riding when we wear the gear. I wear all the gear all the time. You have to decide how much risk you want to take in the type of gear you wear. If your comfortable with no gear go for it or find the level of gear you are comfortable with and wear that. When buying any gear check the fit and comfort as you could be wearing it for hours.
IdahoMtnSpyder
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I would like to point out, contrary to the belief held by many, a rider's decision as to how much protection he/she wears does NOT have consequences ONLY for the rider. If a rider has no or inadequate PPE and ends up in a crash, the medical and or funeral effects can impact many other people. If he is fortunate enough to survive with good medical care the cost of that care is placed onto every person who pays an insurance premium, or in the case of the uninsured, by a share of taxes spent to take care of the uninsured. If the person survives, but is permanently disabled, the burden of taking care of him can sometimes be horrendous, and always hard on someone. If the rider is killed that often can have severe impact on those left behind. Children might be left without a parent, or a spouse left alone. Even if the deceased has life insurance that is no guarantee the economic impact won't be significant on the family. It is indeed a rare person whose demise leaves no lasting impact on others.
When the first frontiersman entered the wilds of the west he could pretty well live as he damn well pleased. But as soon as the second frontiersman moved in, his personal freedom began to be curtailed. The more people you interact with, the less freedom you have to live as you damn well please.
Remember, personal freedom of choice NEVER trumps personal responsibility. If you want to live with absolute total freedom to live as you want, go find a desolate island somewhere where you will be the sole occupant.
When the first frontiersman entered the wilds of the west he could pretty well live as he damn well pleased. But as soon as the second frontiersman moved in, his personal freedom began to be curtailed. The more people you interact with, the less freedom you have to live as you damn well please.
Remember, personal freedom of choice NEVER trumps personal responsibility. If you want to live with absolute total freedom to live as you want, go find a desolate island somewhere where you will be the sole occupant.
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
We are starting to digress from the OP original subject.
Is is getting time to close the thread??
Is is getting time to close the thread??
hyea:
bigbadbrucie
New member
Back on track with the OP....I wear a Sena Cavalry half helmet, and have for a couple of years now. Prior to that, I wore a different brand pf half. Originally I wore a 3/4 helmet. I’ve tried the fullface helmets, but they are far too restrictive. I ride because of the wind in my face...the freedom. If I want the ultimate in protection, I’ll sit in my chair at home, or maybe venture out to my car....that’ll give me more protection.....the Spyder gives me more freedom, more fun. Wear what you feel comfortable with....I know I do, and I don’t preach my likes to everyone who’ll listen.
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