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Old 01-13-2019, 01:33 PM
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Someone should make a hawns device for a full face. Would require some type of shoulder underarm attachment. Sure the device would have limitations but could protect the neck up to a point. Make be a money maker. If one who marketed it could afford the liability insurance.
 
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For the zillionth time, only a full face will give you the protection you need. How much is your head and/or face worth to you?
 
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Originally Posted by RKKY
90% I wear a Biltwell 3/4. Most comfortable helmet I have found for me. I've also got a beanie for summer and a modular for rain.
I'm curious if anyone has used Biltwell's Lane Splitter full face model. I'd like to get another full but hopeful for some reviews before I shell out the cash.
I wear a Lane Splitter. It’s a bit loud but comfortable and I think the style fits well. It breathes really well too. There is no way I would ride here in Texas Hill Country without full face coverage of some sort. The Cicadas are the size of your thumb and would blast right through sunglasses if you nailed one at 75. One hit my shoulder at speed and I thought I got shot.


 
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Old 01-13-2019, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Headhunter68
Half helmets offer less protection than a full face model but the trade off is better awareness of surrounding vehicles and environment. What is your helmet choice and why?
I have all three that I've used over the years. Even though full coverage offers the best protection I only wear it in cold weather.
My go-to everyday helmet it a 3/4 open face Nolan with flip up visor and built in retractable sunshield - comfort, visibility and
moderate protection.
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Originally Posted by Headhunter68
Half helmets offer less protection than a full face model but the trade off is better awareness of surrounding vehicles and environment. What is your helmet choice and why?
False premise.

Full face offers the best protection - apply common sense and you have your answer.
 
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Old 01-13-2019, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JVS


I wear a Lane Splitter. It’s a bit loud but comfortable and I think the style fits well. It breathes really well too. There is no way I would ride here in Texas Hill Country without full face coverage of some sort. The Cicadas are the size of your thumb and would blast right through sunglasses if you nailed one at 75. One hit my shoulder at speed and I thought I got shot.


I thought those were a form of Horse Fly?
 
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Originally Posted by HiDrag
False premise.

Full face offers the best protection - apply common sense and you have your answer.
False premise. Applying common sense for best crashing yes, but not for best riding.
So for the thread starter, it's a personal choice of priority, safer riding or safer crashing.
 
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I enjoy these threads, definitely reminds me to try harder to use my FF helmet. My go to is usually crazy al’s low profile lid but in the winter I used my FF Shoei. I was out riding yesterday with the Shoei (very cold out) it’s just not the same. I can’t really hear the bike and with the apes it seems harder to turn my head with my jacket on. I know it sounds funny but with my arms somewhat up when I turn my head the helmet hits my jacket? Not a big deal, just have to get used to.
 
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