Are open face helmets more dangerous?

[bittertwistedcute]

Are open face helmets more hazardous then the full face helmets if one was to have a crash? Im curious because id like an open helmet for cruising but since the face is more exposed, I thought maybe its less protective. )

Apparently it goes, in safety order
Full
Flip
Open
Plastic bag

People like what they like, I know friends who wear glasses that swear by their flip helmets, and seen more luck for smokers when they leave their lids on
Me, I wear a full helmet every ride
Enjoy your bike

[actungbaby]

Are open face helmets more hazardous then the full face helmets if one was to have a crash? Im curious because id like an open helmet for cruising but since the face is more exposed, I thought maybe its less protective. Theres the extra chin guard on the full face helmet which can provide good support on the helmet if you were to have an accident.
I understand that if you were to crash head first, its not going to end well, but id prefer the less harmful scenario.

Tell me what you know. Thanks

Note: please view my Mspaint picture for a thorough diagram

really common sence answer is open face helmet protects your brain just as well and full . just a choice you may get facial injuries with

open but you face is still, that be open to debate , really its just a choice what you prefer to use . open face are fine .

full you got more wind protection . you need peek to keep rain from your eyes with open face, but seeing as there still on market

oh ps right know love to tear few users on here limb from limb ep that ass hole blackdog

[baffa]

Even if we ignore the fact that a full helmet protects your pretty face, they are also stronger than your typical Harley Riders helmet, meaning when you head hits the ground at 50 km/hr, its better protected than the plastic hats that so many of you love to wear.

And the argument about being able to resucitate you without removing your helmet is a stupid one, if anyone who knows first aid comes to your rescue, part of their training includes dealing with bikers. If they dont know how to remove your helmut safely, chances are they dont really know how to save your life either.

[nodrog:Me]

really common sence answer is open face helmet protects your brain just as well and full . just a choice you may get facial injuries with

open but you face is still, that be open to debate , really its just a choice what you prefer to use . open face are fine .

full you got more wind protection . you need peek to keep rain from your eyes with open face, but seeing as there still on market

oh ps right know love to tear few users on here limb from limb ep that ass hole blackdog

Seven potatoes bethlehem, yes.

[Fast Eddie]

That's one of the reasons I have the new Shoei. It has removable creek pads so it is easier to get the helmet off.

I just hope if I do have a bad crash that someone knows what they are doing when it comes to removing bike helmets.

I still won't where an open face helmet.

they won't lol...

chances are it will be mum and dad and 3 kids first on the scene and they won't know what to do, they will barely remember the number for 111

[Spazman727]

I'd never wear an open face for normal road riding.
When I was working for Aus Post they gave us Nolan open face helmets (the same one as the Nolan in the video, that's actually where I did my training to get the job). That was fine for doing 10k on the footpath while delivering and a full face would have been far too hot for 3-5 hours going no faster than 10k, but I felt a bit uncomfortable when it came to doing 70-80k to and from the first delivery point.

On the plus side, with he open face it meant I could have a smoke while delivering mail, couldn't do that with a full face.

[NordieBoy]

I like my open face helmets, but only for shorter, slower rides.

[BoristheBiter]

they won't lol...

chances are it will be mum and dad and 3 kids first on the scene and they won't know what to do, they will barely remember the number for 111

Another reason not to ride alone.

[SMOKEU]

Open face helmets are for Harley riding faggots who try to make up for their small dick by riding a loud, heavy and poorly engineered excuse for a motorcycle.

[Fast Eddie]

lol do you not like harleys or something smokeu.

[SMOKEU]

lol do you not like harleys or something smokeu.

No, I don't like those fags.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkqCmVXXbk4

[Paul in NZ]

We use both. Open face for pootling down to the shop and about the village for coffee etc. Fullface for open road.

While an open face does leave you more exposed if you have an accident its not going to contribute to an accident either. Either way the actions and attitudes of the rider are more significant by a country mile. In my case I get better peripheral vision from my open face as well.

[Fast Eddie]

No, I don't like those fags.

lol id never seen that south park episode eh.. gettin it on the d/l now.

harley riders are all good. Stop being such a hater lol.

I like all bikers as long as they are female

[Flip]

Open face helmets are for Harley riding faggots who try to make up for their small dick by riding a loud, heavy and poorly engineered excuse for a motorcycle.

You seem to be quite a biggoted young man Smokeu. Dont like Cops, Blacks, Asians or Harley riders, is there anybody else you hate?

[SMOKEU]

You seem to be quite a biggoted young man Smokeu. Dont like Cops, Blacks, Asians or Harley riders, is there anybody else you hate?

Jews and fags lol.