Open face vs. full face:
Granted, full face helmets CAN offer more protection, but I offer you guys these counter-points:
1. Loosing teeth? Shouldn't a seat belt or seat harness keep me from hitting the steering wheel/dash? If you're afraid of hitting the dash with your face, then your seat restraint needs to be changed, not your helmet!
2. If I am in a bad accident, and I am knocked out, I'll probably need oxygen. With open-face, it's no problem: the mask would fit. With a full face, they'd have to take the helmet off. But in a bad accident, the helmet may be the only thing keeping me head together!
3. Open face helmets are a little more comfortable, IMO, and they are easier to put on if you wear glasses.
4. Open face helmets offer more periferal vision.
5. Open face helmets tend to run a bit cheaper, if you're on a budget.
These are just my humble opinions. I am interested in seeing why you think full face is better.
-Zoltan.
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[This message has been edited by Z-man (edited 09-20-2001).]
[This message has been edited by Z-man (edited 09-20-2001).]