Full face or open face helmet?
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09-02-2009, 02:35 PM
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Full face or open face helmet?
I am getting ready to purchase a new racing helmet for DE events and track days. Any suggestions on whether to buy an open face or full face helmet. Are there any additional features I should be looking for? Specific helmet recommendations welcome.
#2
09-02-2009, 02:40 PM
I would buy open face if you are only going to use it while in a car with a windshield. If you plan on doing any karting then I would buy a full face.
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09-02-2009, 03:06 PM
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#4
09-02-2009, 03:16 PM
if buying used, make sure it's snell 2005 as most track groups require it now.
i bought full face for added protection (just in case). track speeds are usually 100+ ...nothing to play with when i comes to safety imo.
plus, i'm able to seal my face off with the flip down lens. ...all the de's i have done require windows down which i'm guessing is the norm. i like to be able to cut out the wind, dust, glass in a wreck, etc in my eyes.
got bell new in the box on ebay for a good discount. paid $260, msrp $400ish.
i bought full face for added protection (just in case). track speeds are usually 100+ ...nothing to play with when i comes to safety imo.
plus, i'm able to seal my face off with the flip down lens. ...all the de's i have done require windows down which i'm guessing is the norm. i like to be able to cut out the wind, dust, glass in a wreck, etc in my eyes.
got bell new in the box on ebay for a good discount. paid $260, msrp $400ish.
#6
09-02-2009, 05:59 PM
I will always recommend Full Face for anyone.
Was glad I had a full face after an accident... when i pulled off the helmet almost entire front of the helmet was scratched and ground away from glass metal and asphalt...
with out the full face i probably wouldnt have been removing the helmet myself.
Was glad I had a full face after an accident... when i pulled off the helmet almost entire front of the helmet was scratched and ground away from glass metal and asphalt...
with out the full face i probably wouldnt have been removing the helmet myself.
#7
09-02-2009, 07:08 PM
Full face, and if you have a racing harness, a Model 20 Hans device is a good idea. Some of the newer helmets come pre-drilled for Hans anchors.
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09-02-2009, 08:25 PM
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Full face offers the most protection and if needed you can always lift the visor for cooling purposes. Even with a roof and windshield if something goes terribly wrong the more your head is covered the better.
#10
09-02-2009, 10:15 PM
i went with open face as it's a lot more comfortable with glasses and you get better peripheral.
in an accident, it's possible to get glass shattered or debris inside the car. i guess if you drive competitively, it's a good idea. i just dont see the need for DE events.
in an accident, it's possible to get glass shattered or debris inside the car. i guess if you drive competitively, it's a good idea. i just dont see the need for DE events.
#12
09-03-2009, 08:45 AM
i went with open face as it's a lot more comfortable with glasses and you get better peripheral.
in an accident, it's possible to get glass shattered or debris inside the car. i guess if you drive competitively, it's a good idea. i just dont see the need for DE events.
in an accident, it's possible to get glass shattered or debris inside the car. i guess if you drive competitively, it's a good idea. i just dont see the need for DE events.
I use a open face for the same reason. I'm in the lower groups. If I ever progress to the higher run groups I would probable make a switch to the closed type.
#13
09-03-2009, 08:52 AM
While recognizing the benefits of open face, I'm a full-face believer. A little less peripheral vision and wearing contacts is not a big compromise for me, for the extra protection.