Full Face Helmets

[Evan Smith]

Alan, the only problem with the "M" helmets is that they do not have a fire-retardant lining, where SA helmets do. There are plenty SA helmets like the Bell that Jim described and the Simpson Voyager with large eye ports.

[Sean Haning]

Originally Posted by Evan Smith

Alan, the only problem with the "M" helmets is that they do not have a fire-retardant lining, where SA helmets do. There are plenty SA helmets like the Bell that Jim described and the Simpson Voyager with large eye ports.

Wow that's good info that I never knew.

[Sean Marconette]

Due to the increases in safety, I think it is a matter of time when it will be required in stock. Just like SS a couple of years ago. Several friends that had to go from using an open to a full face had problems adjusting, as they had been using an open for several decades. I decided to go full face after getting my car back together, since it was like starting all over.
Impact makes a good helmet

Sean

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by Evan Smith

Alan, the only problem with the "M" helmets is that they do not have a fire-retardant lining, where SA helmets do. There are plenty SA helmets like the Bell that Jim described and the Simpson Voyager with large eye ports.

Thanks Evan. I went to the closet and looked, my GForce does have the flame retardant liner, but that doesn't mean any of the rest do.

[joe176]

Originally Posted by Evan Smith

Alan, the only problem with the "M" helmets is that they do not have a fire-retardant lining, where SA helmets do. There are plenty SA helmets like the Bell that Jim described and the Simpson Voyager with large eye ports.

I have a Simpson Voyager...vision is unobstructed and very comfortable to wear.

[Run to Rund]

The Bell S2R is a slight styling update of my SR Pro. They have the SA2005 rating, large eye opening. I guess the 2010 specs will be out soon. I wear glasses and they are easy to put on after the helmet because of the large eye opening. At SEMA Bell told me the closed face design is good "dental insurance." The helmet is heavier than open face, but isn't worn long enough to matter. Be sure to fasten and tighten the chin strap properly, as the helmet will probably fly off otherwise in an accident.

[treessavoy]

As an old fart I have to wear bifocals and have yet to find an enclosed helmet that I can see from. The problem seems to be that when I rotate my head to see to the right the helmet everything turns except my glasses causing me to have to look out of the side of my frames.....a very blurred look at the tree.

After three helmets I'm still looking for a cure, maybe different glasses.

JimR