Helmet recommended - full face, modular or shell?

[vonh]

The above helmet arguement has 2 sides and no answer. I'm guessing the snell/dot 5 year recomendation is for the average-extreme helmet use. It's a gray area. The 5 year recomendation makes no mention of the Menhir situation where he bought a new helmet already 5 years old. Again no answer, but I'd use common sence in these situations or call snell/dot for their expert opinion and go accordingly if you can even trust that there is no influance from big money on these companies. Oh oh oh, the question, I use 3/4+ face shield.

[RRDavid]

A while back I was writing a piece on helmet laws for RoadRUNNER Magazine (my employer) during my research I found that (if this information is correct) less than 4% of head impacts from motorcycle wrecks occur on the small area protected by a half helmet, which means that 96% of the time wearing a half-helmet is now better than wearing no helmet at all. And as far as 3/4 helmets go, I like my face too much to risk having it ground off. For me it's full-face or modular no matter how hot it is. I think most people who wear half or 3/4 helmets do so for looks more than anything else, the whole claustrophobia thing is a bit ridiculous.

[ZackDaniels]

Phobias by their very name are irrational and ridiculous It doesn't mean they don't exist and don't cause large levels of distraction and discomfort for some people. I'm personally not at all bothered by the full face, except for when I'm on a bike with tank-based instruments then the chin bar blocking my vertical peripheral gets a bit annoying.

I haven't ever had a helmet make me feel extra to get hot or stuffy. In fact keeping the hot sun off my face and head is honestly more comfortable than without.

[jgarib]

Originally Posted by ZackDaniels

Phobias by their very name are irrational and ridiculous It doesn't mean they don't exist and don't cause large levels of distraction and discomfort for some people. I'm personally not at all bothered by the full face, except for when I'm on a bike with tank-based instruments then the chin bar blocking my vertical peripheral gets a bit annoying.

I haven't ever had a helmet make me feel extra to get hot or stuffy. In fact keeping the hot sun off my face and head is honestly more comfortable than without.

I agree. My boss has this fear of needles that is borderline insane. I went to acupuncture to treat some wrist pain I was having a few months ago and when I got back he had me work from home the rest of the day--just looking at me knowing I had needles all over my legs was too much.

[Menhir]

A moment please...

Originally Posted by RRDavid

A while back I was writing a piece on helmet laws for RoadRUNNER Magazine (my employer) ....

My very. most. favorite. riding magazine. I even bought the socks. Twice.

I'm jealous.


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[98Aero1100]

My first motorcycle helmet was a HJC full face. It was done with service on July 3, this year. Now, I have a KBC Stealth modular helmet.


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[RRDavid]

Originally Posted by Menhir

A moment please...



My very. most. favorite. riding magazine. I even bought the socks. Twice.

I'm jealous.


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HaHa, thanks so much! Hope you're enjoying the socks! If you're ever in the NC area come say hi!

[Ed-ramsay]

I was wearing a modular Bluetooth helmet when riding by myself.
I managed to get the girl friend to get on the bike she found she loved it.
Bought 3/4 with face shield so we could talk.
Bought the sena bluetooth smh10 near the end of summer. Love it.

Will be buying modular with built in sun-shield.

[WolfShadowP4cker]

Rode with my modular helmet in 101° this summer and didn't sweat to death. Also very comfortable in the winter.



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[ButchA]

Originally Posted by RRDavid

I think most people who wear half or 3/4 helmets do so for looks more than anything else, the whole claustrophobia thing is a bit ridiculous.

No it's not... Have you ever had an issue where you felt like you were being smothered? Like you couldn't breathe? That is what a FF helmet feels like to someone who is a little claustrophobic.

Believe me, I would love to wear a FF helmet for safety reasons as you mentioned in your post. But, I have tried numerous times to put on a FF helmet, and every single time I do, I get all weirded out.

I love my HJC AC-3 open face helmet. It is DOT and Snell approved and is an awesome helmet! I have two different ratcheting face shield for it too. When summertime comes around and it feels like it's 117° in the shade, I'll take off the face shield and put on the stock sun visor and wear sunglasses. I know I'm taking a huge chance with my face should I wipe out, but it's my choice.