Automotive Journal

“Never leave home without it” as the bikers always say when it comes to helmets. No other protective headgear is as popular to motorcyclists as the reliable helmet whether it is a full face, a classic open face helmet, a half helmet, or even an open face retro DOT helmet. A helmet lives for one major purpose: motorcycle safety in terms of protecting the biker’s head in case of an accident. In addition, the helmet also provides ear protection, eye and nose protection, and even proper ventilation and protection from the elements.

Why should we use a helmet in the first place? A helmet will certainly reduce injuries during accidents if it cannot prevent them entirely. Most of the fatal accidents can be easily avoided if the motorcyclists protect themselves particularly in the face or head area. During accidents, the impacts or skull injuries may cause injuries to the brain and result in death. Many people are not aware of the fact that a classic open face helmet can give better protection than the full-face helmet and save a life from death in a crash. The reminiscent rider may prefer an open face retro Dot helmet, which is made to safety standards. It is stylish and gives protection as well. However, Snell or DOT standards consider that a classic open face helmet is much better for the biker.

A classic open face helmet serves the purpose of protection as it covers the skull’s base and back, although compared to a full-face, the former is more limited than the latter without the chin armor protection. The open face helmet, even one that comes with a face shield or visor, is somewhat at a disadvantage in offering protection from the wind, dust, insects, and other stray foreign objects. Some riders complement the classic open face helmet with goggles or sunglasses or nose and mouth guards.

Some riders are partial to the classic open face helmet over the other types available because of the feeling of freedom associated with it. The rider is protected, but not bound by the constricting feeling of the full-face helmet or the feelings of inadequacy that might be produced by the shorty. In an accident, a shorty can easily shift or come undone, but a shorty is still better than no helmet at all! Described as comfortable and airy the open face helmet can be securely fastened to guarantee protection. An open face retro DOT helmet is even capable of getting the job done, notwithstanding the retro colors and styles, as long as the DOT standard is adhered to.

In general, the motorcyclists will look forward to enjoy the fun of riding into the open wind on a sports motorcycle or a cruiser. Some riders will even say that if they cannot feel the wind on their face they will not feel like riding a motorcycle at all. Therefore, most of the riders would prefer a classic open face helmet as they can feel the joy of the wind on their faces without the restriction of a face shield or a chin guard. Riding motorcycle is fun. The rider should enjoy the breeze and the free-flowing experience, is it not?