Helmet-Full ?
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Helmet-Full ?
What are the disadvantages of a full face helmet? I am helmet shopping and and looking for pro's and con's of the different ones..Also if I don't go with a full face-are there certain types of glasses to get that don't fly off?
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From: Mass
Full face can be hot but that's about it. Why not get a few? As far as glasses I bought a 36 dollar pair of Harley glasses and I really enjoy them so no need to buy the 150 ones. I'd just suggest trying on all different types of helmets and get what you like.
In my option, I feel like a full face helmet restricts your peripheral vision too much, I wear mine if it is extremely cold or raining, as far as the glasses, I have the $150 pair, and can't ride wearing them, they allow too much air in around the lens and my eyes water then, I found an $8.00 pair that has a foam cushion around the lens. it seals out most of the wind, great for riding.
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From: Southwest OHIO
Weight, hot head, restricted peripheral vision... But protects the noggin!
I dont think you will have a problem of the glasses flying off. Now having said that i was with some buddies and we were on a huge binefit ride, he looked back at the long line of bikes behind us and his glasses flew right off. Hit the guy behind him in the windshield.
I dont think you will have a problem of the glasses flying off. Now having said that i was with some buddies and we were on a huge binefit ride, he looked back at the long line of bikes behind us and his glasses flew right off. Hit the guy behind him in the windshield.
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From: Billings, MT
Skid lid and Airfoils goggles (under $30 for each). Also wear a Fulmer Modus for road trips and cold weather. Don't let anybody kid you, the full face is the best for extreme heat - was riding in Tucson this summer and kept my do-rag wet under it. The wind through the vents acted like air conditioning as invented by the Zuni Indians in Arizona. Leaving my skin exposed in 107+ weather was painful.
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OK I have this one and love it. Don't think I paid this much. I added the shield (dark tint). It opens and closes nicely. I ride I-696 in Michigan and am getting pelted with crap all the time. Shield down. When I get off and ride along the Lake St Clair shoreline, Shield up.
When I know I will be around town all day, I snap off the shield and put on the visor.
Used to wear glasses and had Laser done. Now I buy tinted and clear wrap around safety glasses at Walmart for $4.99 ea. Look good, fit good. right price.
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When I know I will be around town all day, I snap off the shield and put on the visor.
Used to wear glasses and had Laser done. Now I buy tinted and clear wrap around safety glasses at Walmart for $4.99 ea. Look good, fit good. right price.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ac=2&zmap=5979
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From: Port St Lucie, FL
ive never owned a full face that restricted my vision...but then again ive always owned mid to upper range lids...alot of people are turned off of full face's because they get a lower brand cheap model...if you do decide on a full face go with a shoei, agv, arai, soumy, or scorpion...i personally wouldnt consider any other brands as the upper range of FF are an unbelievable difference
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Heat and vision. Heat is not noticeable to me until above 85 degrees. If you get one with a large "viewport" the vision restriction is not that noticeable.
Don't forget about the advantages. Wind noise is much less. I usually ride on the highways with no windshield at all--a total no-go with my half helmet. In the rain it's a must. You can put speakers inside the helmet. And of course protection.
Don't forget about the advantages. Wind noise is much less. I usually ride on the highways with no windshield at all--a total no-go with my half helmet. In the rain it's a must. You can put speakers inside the helmet. And of course protection.
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Went I started riding I used the full face helmet all the time. It just got way to hot in the summer months. Then I got a 3/4 helmet with a face shield and made a big difference. The only time I use the full face helmet now is when it's below 45 degrees.
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I seem to buy helmets like most women buy shoes!! In fact I just bought another one this past weekend! I mostly wear my full face. It pretty much does everything for me! Keeps the wind noise out, protects the chin. I wear prescription glasses so I can wear them and no red eyes. I don't like the vision difference though. I does take away some. I also put a sun shield on, I like that. I live in AZ, and any helmet actually protects my head from the sun. So really, the only negative I experience on full-face is the vision.