Full face helmets WILL restrict vision if they are not properly fit. In my
experience 7 out of 10 riders buy helmets that are too big. I personally
can't imagine riding the twisties without my Shoei X9.
FLAASH
----- Original Message -----
From: <Jakflash@xxxxxxx>
To: <virago@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2002 8:28 PM
Subject: Re: Helmet preference
> In a message dated 3/30/02 6:14:12 PM Pacific Standard Time,
jvandyke@xxxxxxx
> writes:
>
>
> I prefer my open face. I guess I'm willing to risk the damage to my jaw
in
> the name of vastly increasing my ability to see (which may well decrease
my
> chances of crashing and hurting by jaw)
> What's the conventional biker wisdom on this?
>
> None of the newer full face helmets restrict vision. I like the Nolan
with
> the flip up chin bar. Helmet threads are like oil and Mac Vs PC threads.
> Everyone has an opinion and will be happy to share it with you.
>
> Jerry Schmitt
> Superior, WI
> http://photos.yahoo.com/jerrschmitt
>
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