open face helmet

[Baggsy]

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You have point to make or just more noise on the internet?

Don't say stupid stuff, you're smarter than that.

O.k. you asked for the longer version...

There are three different motorcycle helmet tests that I know of.
Snell, ECE & DOT.
DOT may only consist of a company filling out forms saying that they tested their own helmet and it passed.

There are helmets that are sold for novelty purposes. Sometimes with rolls of DOT stickers being sold next to them. So no, not all helmets pass the same tests.

For helmets with hinges you might want to be aware of where the hinge sits on your head.
a hard blow to that area could have more impact than to other parts of the helmet that may have been tested. Also will the hinge break under severe stress, and how secure is the locking mechanism during a crash. Many hinged helmet are also not supposed to be worn in the "up" position.

Anything else to add, oh Master of Sonance?

 

[Face]

Many hinged helmet are also not supposed to be worn in the "up" position.

Because the chin bar rests on the back of the helmet instead of standing straight up above, the Shark Evoline is both ECE & DOT certified to be used in either open or full face position.

 

[jonnymedia]

I've been using and very happy with the Nolan N43. Shape is a bit strange, but its lighter than a fully convertible, has great visibility compared to full face, safer than open.

Cons would be (at least my version about 3 years old):

Not a safe a full face. The chin bar on the n43 is stiff, but no full face. However it's better than open IMHO.

The visor can only be up or down, no mid.

The sunshade that flips down is rediculous. Fully down only goes half way into my vision, so useless.


I don't have a lot of experience with other helmets however..

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