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Full Face Helmet #262367 05/09/2008 5:44 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 320 USA Moore, SC XHD OP Adjunct
OP XHD Adjunct Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 320 USA Moore, SC	Finally broke down and bought a full face. BigPoppy started it with a tale of a bad accident some guy survived due to a full face and then the crash on the GA Rally also survived due to that and armor. Anyway, did the research and bought a HBC both Snell 2005 and DOT approved. Cool graphics, too. Was cleaning and oiling my chain when the UPS guy brought it this afternoon. Naturally, I suited up and went out for a spin. Keep in mind, I've been riding open face for 40+ years. Well. it was fantastic. At 85 on the slab, the wind noise was barely there BUT I could hear the engine, which is a sound I do love. It was 85 out but the venting system kept me cool and it killed bugs better than my face does. Can't wait for it to rain... SteveB "I live the life I love and I love the life I live."

Re: Full Face Helmet XHD #262368 05/09/2008 6:10 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 Alabama USA oldroadie Worn Saddle
oldroadie Worn Saddle Joined: May 2007 Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 Alabama USA	Quote: At 85 on the slab, the wind noise was barely there BUT I could hear the engine, which is a sound I do love. It was 85 out but the venting system kept me cool and it killed bugs better than my face does. I'm two months into my Vega Summitt II modular helmet and so far it's the same experience. Seems like it vents better than any of the helmets I've had to date and it stays put at speed which has always been an issue for me. So after 30+ years open face, I too am converted... A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

Re: Full Face Helmet oldroadie #262369 05/09/2008 7:09 PM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 517 Buffalo, NY KingOfFleece Adjunct
KingOfFleece Adjunct Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 517 Buffalo, NY	Count me converted, too. After 37 or so years with a half helmet tried a full face this spring. Sold.

Re: Full Face Helmet KingOfFleece #262370 05/09/2008 9:35 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,060 Likes: 6 Southeast ,Iowa, USA arstaren Worn Saddle
arstaren Worn Saddle Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,060 Likes: 6 Southeast ,Iowa, USA	Personally, I like the wind noise. WHAT? I said I like the noise of the wind in my ears and the feel of it across my face! WHAT???!!! I SAID, I LIKE..... oh, never mind... Fidelis et Fortis

Re: Full Face Helmet XHD #262371 05/09/2008 10:12 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,179 77T140V Learned Hand
77T140V Learned Hand Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,179	Quote: ..... and then the crash on the GA Rally also survived due to that and armor..... ???????? Everybody OK?

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