06-17-2014, 10:51 AM
This is a decision that only you can make. I struck the back of a car 45 years ago and did a flip over the trunk. My open face helmet protected my head from the initial impact but I suffered some road rash on my face and a cut on my cheek. When the Bell Star came on the market I saved the money to buy one. Full faced helmets ever since.
The older I get (66 now) the less able I am to tolerate the summer heat and an open face helmet is something I'm considering. This past Saturday we rode with a small group of friends and I chose to ride in a long sleeve shirt. It was simply too warm and humid for even my summer riding jacket. The ride was worth the risk.
Motorcycling is a risk that we have all decided as being worthwhile. Wear the gear you feel comfortable in. Diligence and riding skills are still your best safety gear.
The older I get (66 now) the less able I am to tolerate the summer heat and an open face helmet is something I'm considering. This past Saturday we rode with a small group of friends and I chose to ride in a long sleeve shirt. It was simply too warm and humid for even my summer riding jacket. The ride was worth the risk.
Motorcycling is a risk that we have all decided as being worthwhile. Wear the gear you feel comfortable in. Diligence and riding skills are still your best safety gear.