Open faced helmets require a windshield at anything over 50mph, at least
mine does, at that or faster it's far worse then the full face for noise
(not to mention staying on your head) but a combo of windshield and open
face helmet does in fact give the rider lots more "awareness" as to sound
and sight. The difference while riding my Kaw (shield and openface) was
astounding, a head check while merging on the highway really brought it
home, I saw everything clearly, heard it all clearly. The absence of wind
(via the shield) is what make the full face viable.
On 3/30/02 11:31 PM, "1 Fast Virago" <fastviragos@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Everyone has a valid opinon or point of view. That is the great thing about
> a free society. What many people fail to realize that the wind noise
> created at highway speeds is so loud that it is unlikely that you would hear
> anything else anyways. I find that I am extremely comfy in a full face.
> Sure, it took some time getting used to it, and I don't always wear it (even
> though I should). Everyone has their preferences. But I don't think that
> anyone is ever going to prove that one is 'better' than the other. I can
> show actual cases where a half helmet actually came off the rider after
> impact (yes, they were wearing it properly). On the other hand, I can show
> you where the rider is paralyzed due to the extra weight of the full helmet.
> I don't think there is any right or wrong. Do what makes you feel the best
> and so be it. In most cases, something is better than nothing at all.
> Heck, when it comes to hearing I know a bunch of riders who wear earplugs
> inside their full face.
>
> FLAASH
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