Full face or modular?

[WingThing]

We use the "Shark EVO" line of Modular helmets. You get the best of both worlds being able to ride at any speed eitherfull face or open mode. Here's a video link

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...70810081,d.b2U

[Darren]

http://vimeo.com/85114604

[Scotrod]

Level of protection?

In general:

Full-face, modular, open face, half-helmet, baseball cap,,,

'Modulars' are better now than ever before.

Actually, the 'swing to open' helmets are commonly referred to as modular, but true modulars have items that can be removed/replaced/reconfigured, Like the Nolan 44, etc,,, so,,,

In general:

Full-face, Swing to open 'modular', reconfigurable modular, open face, half-helmet, baseball cap,,,

How much protection do you need?

Well,, we have the full face crowd, and the baseball cap crowd, so,,,, As Clint would say,,, "Are ya feelin LUCKY???!!!???"

[F6BPDX]

Currently use a full face, but my next helmet will most likely be a Flip-Up. I think the most important aspect is the latching mechanism. Those from Shoei, Nolan, Schuberth are very stout, some of the bargain basement ones (not all, I don't claim to be a guru in every helmet) have latches that I personally wouldn't feel comfortable with.

[Fla_rider]

Remember- only a Full face helmet can get the Snell certification, which means multiple impacts. DOT focuses on initial impact.

[Pap]

Remember- only a Full face helmet can get the Snell certification, which means multiple impacts. DOT focuses on initial impact.

I never knew that....good to know.

[SCMike]

Remember- only a Full face helmet can get the Snell certification, which means multiple impacts. DOT focuses on initial impact.

That can't be true. My Arai CT-Z is an open-face helmet, but it's Snell certified.

[F6BPDX]

That can't be true. My Arai CT-Z is an open-face helmet, but it's Snell certified.

There are only 2 modulars that are SNELL rated.

The LS2 FF394 and the Zeus 3000.

That being said, neither one appear to actually be available for purchase.

[Darren]

Remember- only a Full face helmet can get the Snell certification, which means multiple impacts. DOT focuses on initial impact.

My Roof has E22-05 both open and full face which is the European equivalent

[SmallPasture]

I Love a big front in w/ a 1/2 helmet. It's that dog hangin' out the window thingy!

But until I get a windshield figured out I'm stuck in a modular Shoei and I'm dying!!!!