Half vs Full Face helmet
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From: North Carolina
I wear both or none depending on the conditions. NC is a mandatory state, KY isn't.
Wear the half most of the time here in NC, but always take the modular on trips in case I'm in for some wet riding. Much easier to deal with the mist and such with a FF
Wear the half most of the time here in NC, but always take the modular on trips in case I'm in for some wet riding. Much easier to deal with the mist and such with a FF
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From: Northeast, NJ
Used to have 1/2 helmets, but always also had a FF modular. Had an accident a few years ago while wearing the FF modular (Shoei Multitech). If I was wearing the 1/2 helmet that day, my jaw would have been destroyed. Only worn FF modulars since. Currently using a Schuberth C3. Took a bit to break in, and they are very expensive, but am now spoiled by it. Quiet (for a modular) and very luxury feeling.
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From: On the Big Blue marble
This is not 'I'm telling anyone what to do' reply, you asked, I'm answering.. After my hit last year (and I was wearing a Snell FF), I'll never be on a bike without another one. If I had my open helmet, I would of had an issue..
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From: Lake Carmel, N.Y.
Used to have 1/2 helmets, but always also had a FF modular. Had an accident a few years ago while wearing the FF modular (Shoei Multitech). If I was wearing the 1/2 helmet that day, my jaw would have been destroyed. Only worn FF modulars since. Currently using a Schuberth C3. Took a bit to break in, and they are very expensive, but am now spoiled by it. Quiet (for a modular) and very luxury feeling.
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From: Denver
Full face helmet 100% of the time for me. Too much risk not wearing one and I've been hit by large bugs and pebbles enough times to not wear anything else. Yes it can be hot, but it doesn't really impact your vision as has been proven in independent testing. I wear ear plugs as well and that reduces my ability to hear someone talking to me while wearing my helmet but I have not noticed that it reduces my ability to hear traffic. I wear No-Noise brand motorcycle specific ear plugs and they mainly reduce the tones associated with wind noise. Whatever you chose just be safe and for me that means full face and ATGATT.
https://www.michiganautolaw.com/blog...ision-hearing/
https://www.michiganautolaw.com/blog...ision-hearing/