I've got 2 stories. My first day on a bike (tried to teach myself how to ride from a book), I went over the handlebars and landed face first. Good think I had a full face.

Spent the next 4 years wearinghalf helmets, my favorite a novelty. Went down last year in a curve (high side). Nose got scratches but helmet had a big gash. Full face might have helped the nose rash but might have hurt my neck. Who knows?

Given a choice (no choice in Michigan), I will buy another novelty.

 

Maybe rehashing it will help someone make an intelligent choice. If it bores you, just click right past the helmet threads.

 

I will always wear one if for no other reason than increasing my odds to survive another day to ride again.

 

I support a rider's choice to wear a helmet or not, but I refuse to allow my tax dollars to pay for victims of injuries that could have been prevented or lessened by a helmet. I feel that same about cagers who don't wear seatbelts. It's all about fairness. Why should I have to pay for your decisions?

 

DOUBLE YUP