I've been looking around for a new helmet and have been weighing up the merits of a flip front vs a normal full face.
As I see it the flip front offers convienience but is more expensive.
Any other downsides, leaks, noise, less crash proof ?
Hardcore Biker
I've been looking around for a new helmet and have been weighing up the merits of a flip front vs a normal full face.
As I see it the flip front offers convienience but is more expensive.
Any other downsides, leaks, noise, less crash proof ?
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See the recent thread(s) on the Shoei Multitec.
The primary disadvantage, IMHO, would be weight; a rigid full-face helmet in the same price bracket is always going to be lighter than a flip-front.
I like light helmets.
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All flip helmets are noiser than standard... some are more especially the cheaper brands. but depends what you call noisey, chin guards and ear plugs etcOriginally Posted by MaxCannon
My Nolan doesn't leak and its been in a Milford sound rainagain the various brands can leak... flip or not...
Hardcore Biker
Flip for it
Seriously tho' I wouldn't go back to a solid full face helmet for general use. Flip faces are a lot more user friendly esp when you are stopping to take photos, get gas, talk to people etc etc.
They must be heavier but as I don't swap helmets I wouldn't notice the difference. As to noise.... probably, but then again I use plugs.
Safety... they are all certified to DOT standards to be able to sold anyway.
Leak proof... yep mine sure is. Last year's Grand Challenge proved it!
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Armature speller
If I only had one helmet it'd be a flip.
Loved my Zeus flip and my KBC FFR isn't bad either.
However I'm going with...
1 MX helmet
1 Open face (photography/slow adventuring)
1 fullface with peak - Zeus 2100b)
Forum whore
Had a Zeus flip and liked it, but when we got new helmets we went for standard full-face Grex, and even adding the Blueant Intercoms, the new ones are noticably lighter, and I don't miss the flip-front. We always take our helmets off when we stop anyway.
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Hardcore Biker
Great info guys.
I don't make a lot of stops currently, partly because I find it such a hassle taking off my helmet, securing it to the bike etc etc
I'll have to stop in after payday and try on a few.
Forum whore
My only real worry with a flip top helmet is the lack of protection from a side impact. I've heard of a rider receiving a concussion from a side impact because the hinge mechanism takes up room that would otherwise be filled with impact resistant material.
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salty dog
Like my Zeus flip, was not expensive, and I use the "flip" feature quite a bit.
It is not very heavy, and the noise comes mainly from underneath....
so wearing a high collar/shawl etc reduces the noise heaps.
I don't wear earplugs-no need.
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Most helmets stop at pinhead sizes. The Shoei Multitech is no exception to that rule. In fact it's worse. The rated sizing is about one full size less than a normal Shoei of the same rated size.
When they advertise their helmets, why do so few manufacturers list the size range that a particular model covers? An assumption from any prospective purchaser is that one size fits all. This is patently untrue.
There are absolutely no flip-front helmets for the fuller headed gent (i.e. larger than 63cm). Even a money-no-object BMW Carbon is too small. Another win for the bell-curve.
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salty dog
Hell most people I know measure less then 63 cm with their helmet on!!!!
Armature speller
My KBC FFR is XXL 64cm.
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love my nolan flip, so easy to talk,take pics etc and when you stop on a hot day it is sooo nice to get that flap up and let some cool air in quickly.
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Interesting. I've never seen a KBC flipper.
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I love my flip front.
HJC..not overly expensive.
It is heavier than Mstrs's Shoei, but doesn't seem noisy to me and has never leaked.
It very nicely accomodates my $1000 glasses without wrecking them and believe me, that is important!
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