Ok, as a person who took some time before ever committing to helmet wear at all I have too say that comfort was paramount for me. I got a half helmet that ended up living in the median between the north bound and south bound lanes of the interstate highway. It was like tieing a parachute to my neck. If ya wanted to choke yourself as some kind of fetish I recommend one. Plus you can get the look of a circumsized .........no need to go farther there.
After that I got the z1r 3/4 jimmy retro a very cool looking helmet for back highway riding, but at 85mph you are back to choking in the fetish dungeon again. I wear this helmet when I know its just a slow speed back country cruise down some twisty roads.
now on to my favorite helmet, the icon airframe full face. Its comfortable and allows plenty of cool air in with out trying to pull your head off. Its very arrow dynamic and does not buffet in the wind even at speeds like 120mph.
I have never worn a modular and probably never will because they are heavier and I dont like having a cmu block stapped to my head.
I disagree with the "may as well be in a car if ya wear a full face" it has not removed any pleasure or feeling of freedom from my riding experience at all.
