Modular Helmet Question
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From: Denver CO
I do like that Shark modular...But I am pretty sure that none of the modular are considered true full face helmets. They are rated as 3/4. So even thou they do offer more protection than a 3/4, they are not as good as a full face.
Last edited by Kermie; Jun 9, 2017 at 09:56 AM.
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From: Fayetteville, NC
Everyone new to Modulars likes the idea of riding with the chin bar open, and so did I. The reality of it is that the buffeting and weight balance change is going to keep you from doing so, even if you discount the "air-scoop" factor. For the most part, you will find yourself opening the chin bar in heavy, slow traffic and at stoplights, otherwise not so much. Comfort is the big thing, and eyeport visibility. The Shoei Neotec (I'm on my second one) works great for me, I don't even notice the chin bar and ride 90 % of the time with the sun visor down and the clear shield in the UP position.
As for me...I plan to buy another NEOTEC....the visibility is awesome, but the venting is suuuuperb. I rode with it from NC to Key West and wore it all around Miami and Key West and that rush of air across my scalp was sooo nice.
Tourer
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From: Texas
Sure is. That's cool. I almost bought one. But the way the Shark completely rolls back out of the way sold me on the Shark. Both great helmets. And I like the graphics on mine.
And to be clear. This dual rating. Is not like having Snell and DOT stickers. It's based on it open. And closed.
And to be clear. This dual rating. Is not like having Snell and DOT stickers. It's based on it open. And closed.
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From: OH, USA
I bought the Nolan because it fit my head the best. I keep the chin bar down and in the winter the face shield as well. In the summer the chin bar is down the face shield is usually up and the slide down sun shield down. It's a little noisy but with the N Com in it all i hear is the music. Plus it comes with a pinlock.
I have an intermediate oval head. So the Shark is right for me. There's interchangable cheek pads if needed. But my helmet fits perfect.
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I think the next step is to find a dealer where I can try on both the Shark and the Shoei Neotec. I watched the Shark youtube video review from Revzilla and was very impressed, as it is approved in both riding modes.
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From: Greenville, SC
Bring water, buy water. Modular and Full face are hot in the summer. I wear one religiously even in TX where it gets pretty warm. I prefer the confidence in safety that it provides so I suffer, visor cracked. Schuberth C3 Pro is what I use and they fit me well, but they aren't for every head. They are touted as being well ventilated which is debatable and one of the quietest, which compared to others I've had, it is. Still use ear protection though.
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From: SoCal.....I'm only here for the weather
I don't see what point you're trying to make.
First you say you own and wear a half and modular. When wearing a half you have a lot less protection. So why don't you wear the modular all the time?
The OP was asking about one that can be worn open and closed, basically a 3/4 and a full. The Shark under consideration is safety approved for both. Seems to me like it's safer in either configuration than any half helmet.
And if you look the chin bar goes around and locks tight to the helmet. Not really a catch point to snap the neck. It may even provide extra cushion go the back of the head.
I've been looking at 3/4 helmets but think I'm going to go give the Shark a look.
First you say you own and wear a half and modular. When wearing a half you have a lot less protection. So why don't you wear the modular all the time?
The OP was asking about one that can be worn open and closed, basically a 3/4 and a full. The Shark under consideration is safety approved for both. Seems to me like it's safer in either configuration than any half helmet.
And if you look the chin bar goes around and locks tight to the helmet. Not really a catch point to snap the neck. It may even provide extra cushion go the back of the head.
I've been looking at 3/4 helmets but think I'm going to go give the Shark a look.
I don't like the full-face helmets for every reason you can think of except one. That being the much greater protection they provide. With age has come wisdom and even though I don't necessarily feel it, I know my reaction ability is not what it was years ago. Wisdom tells me to wear the modular every time (and I do occasionally open it up at stop lights, but it is in place before the bike goes into gear) but the evil twin says go 1/2 lid. It's a battle I've not yet won, but working on it.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Georgia
The shark evoline 3 is a neat helmet, there are two things i don't like about it though. 1. It's huge compared the footprint of the neotech and it's heavy. Most modulars are heavier than a true full face, and shark is heavier than most modulars.