My worm's worth. I suppose a full helmet is the safest. But, like you, I wear a half lid. I've tried a full helmet a few times, hated it. Might as well ride in a car. If a full face helmet ruins the enjoyment of the ride, what's the point? Sure, my half lid isn't as comfortable in a rainstorm, snowstorm, meteor storm, but for the short amount of time this happens, I just "man up" and chalk it down to another riding experience. (But as a safety aside, you're heard the old expression, "safety in numbers". Therefore, I would suggest you take a friend like me along to "scout out" the dangerous bits. Pay for my gas, food and lodging, and I'M YOU'RE MAN!) (Really Karl, it's the safe thing to do!)


Fidelis et Fortis