03-14-2017, 02:15 PM
I am claustrophobic as well. I had to saw a fibreglass cast off my arm one night because my claustrophobia kept me awake. The doctor was not impressed. I can wear a full face helmet, but prefer not to.
During my first 23 years of motorcycling I wore nothing but Bell open face helmets, except for the last seven. My Goldwing had room in the trunk for one in case it rained. I doubt the Lazer helmets of the 1980s would meet todays standards however, as I believe they were plastic, But they were cheap, light and comfortable.
Because I wear prescription aviator style sunglass, I only wear my Shoei in cold weather. Dealing with large sunglasses with an full face helmet is a PITB. I like my Bell helmet because I can slip it on or off with my glasses on. It also has a sun peak, flip-down sun visor and clear shield. That lets me chose what I need depending on the weather. Makes me look like a bobble-head doll, but I can smell a pine forest when I ride through one. A lot easier to talk to someone when I stop as well.
During my first 23 years of motorcycling I wore nothing but Bell open face helmets, except for the last seven. My Goldwing had room in the trunk for one in case it rained. I doubt the Lazer helmets of the 1980s would meet todays standards however, as I believe they were plastic, But they were cheap, light and comfortable.
Because I wear prescription aviator style sunglass, I only wear my Shoei in cold weather. Dealing with large sunglasses with an full face helmet is a PITB. I like my Bell helmet because I can slip it on or off with my glasses on. It also has a sun peak, flip-down sun visor and clear shield. That lets me chose what I need depending on the weather. Makes me look like a bobble-head doll, but I can smell a pine forest when I ride through one. A lot easier to talk to someone when I stop as well.