Open face helmets

[misterlaffer]

Full-Face for me, every-time. No question (thumbs) Front wheel went out on a gravelly bend. Chin hit the ground, broken teeth, my chin peeled right back to the bone. 10 stitches to close the chin up and teeth capped with crowns later... all that at 11 years old riding a Royal Enfield (pushbike). 41 years later looking at dental implants if ever I can afford them !! :whistle:

[Dutchgit]

I used an open face helmet when trialing. The rest of the time I use a full face one as I'm kinda attached to my teeth :laugh:

People argue that open faced ones are better for contact when you want to talk to locals or what not but I just kill the engine and take my helmet off before I start talking. It only takes 5 seconds in all.

[scouse]

What glasses you have on in the pic, do you know whether they are available with clear lenses?

Dickies do a few as well in different styles and lens colours - I have a clear and amber pair for cycling and when I use my open face around town.

http://www.dickiesworkwear.com/en/workw ... ection-168

[devon john]

was in France earlier this year and had my full face on ,,,,,,, and wishing i had my open face ,,

cold weather or rain full face sunny and hot open face ,,

simple

john

[-Ralph-]

People argue that open faced ones are better for contact when you want to talk to locals or what not but I just kill the engine and take my helmet off before I start talking. It only takes 5 seconds in all.

Or buy a flip up

[Trev]

Does anyone ride over 50mph with an open face?

I can't do it without a visor, the wind in my eyes leaves them streaming.

Over 70 mph, I can't breathe very well.

What about the bugs that usually end up all over your visor? A bluebottle hitting you in the face at 60 mph stings like fkk. It's not that unusual to get hit on the visor by a stone kicked up off the road either. As for loose chippings....

I've never ridden on road with one, but knowing what my visor fends off I can't imagine doing it.

Always wondered if open face helmets are the reason Harley riders are usually so slow.

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Open face all the time on the Enfield and 50/60mph the norm, and yup flies do sting a bit if you get a big 'un on the conk! Even more on when I reach the heady speed of 70 on the odd occasion ; )
I do occasionally use an open face on one or two other bikes but every time I 'press on' it becomes an exercise in trying to see properly with the current glasses I have as they let too much wind around the edges. Maybe some black Raybans like all the best dressed cruiser riders wear would help B)

[Dutchgit]

People argue that open faced ones are better for contact when you want to talk to locals or what not but I just kill the engine and take my helmet off before I start talking. It only takes 5 seconds in all.

Or buy a flip up

I had one, A Schubert C3 and I didn't like it. It has no peak and is due to it's construction needlessly heavy.

Got a Uvex Enduro with visor and I like it so much I bought another one when I saw it for sale.
(They're no longer produced now)

My wife has the same. (Yes it's all very his and hers but I try stuff out and when I like it she usually gets the same stuff after trying random other things I keep telling her are probably not suited )

[coffindodger]

I have used a Givi X.01 Tourer for the last couple of years whilst in France/Spain/Portugal. I usually go out for 2/3 month rambles so feel qualified to give an opinion. I ride a GS and initially used a full face helmet but given the heat any pleasure in the trip slowly sapped away and became extremely uncomfortable to a point that I became less enthusiastic each day to put my helmet on and continue my trip.
Follow trip was improved having purchased a Shark Evoline but whilst it was cooler the trade off was the weight which by the end of each day left me with painful neck and shoulders. Ventilation was also a problem as the lining was dense (albeit comfortable) and thus unpleasant for the 30℃ temperatures experienced from May through till October.
Next and subsequent trips I have used and will continue to use the Givi helmet. Light, well ventilated, a generous peak ( ideal for the sun) and can be worn either as a full face or open helmet simply by unclipping the face bar and storing it in one of the panniers or top box. On the odd occasion that it's rained (and I mean rained, far more intense than I have experienced in the UK) the helmet has been more than capable.
In conclusion, you have to make your choice, either, or. The Givi helmet is strong, I KNOW, and when used as an 'open' helmet will not give the same level of protection that a full face provides but it's extremely comfortable when riding in the heat of the day.
It's a calculated trade off.
If using a sports bike the peak is easily removed.
Good luck

Keith.wb