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Re: Full vs three quarter
Chris,
One of the things I was looking for when I started this thread was some direct experience with a crash, be it low-side or high side, when one was wearing either the full or the three quarter. Did you crash with a three-quarter? Did you scrape off your front teeth or your chin? You are the only person that came down strongly in favor of the full helmet. Even my motorcycle cop soccer buddy didn't feel the full helmet was necessary (except when it is cold out [he has both.])
There's no question that there is an increased measure of risk with a 3/4 vs a full face. The question is, how much?
And as far as a blanket statement that you should ride as safely as possible, well, that would be with a full helmet on, in a rear facing baby seat in the middle of the back seat of a Volvo. Seriously, the safest way to ride a motorcycle is not to ride one at all. And, shouldn't everyone driving a car wear a helmet and a fire suit? NASCAR guys do.
Tell me about your crash. It will have the greatest impact on my thinking.
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