So many good points here. I've gone from wearing a convertible Uvex Jekyll to an open Face back to a proper Fullface (mostly cause it's cold this time if year). The switch that led to the convertible helmet because I nearly faceplanted a tree moved my head at the last second and slid the side of my helmet along it and hit my shoulder instead. So that was enough of a scare to invest in a better helmet. I did find when I used it there was no point in taking off the chinbar it didn't help ventilation and it was somehow more comfortable if fullface mode. I did find when I got a new open face for commuting, I started using it a lot on the easier trails and if I was on a group ride it's a lot easier to talk to people and there's no faffing with taking helmets on and off. So objectively using a full face is a no brainer for me particularly as I mostly ride on my own so if I do crash it should leave me in a better state to get myself out or call for help. Also full faces for Enduro are so good right now they have almost no drawbacks on openfaces but way more protection. Finally as far as cost of high end safety gear goes the moment you add in medical bills lost time in work etc a 400 or 500 on a helmet isn't that bad
Jan. 13, 2022, 11:47 a.m. - Briain
So many good points here. I've gone from wearing a convertible Uvex Jekyll to an open Face back to a proper Fullface (mostly cause it's cold this time if year). The switch that led to the convertible helmet because I nearly faceplanted a tree moved my head at the last second and slid the side of my helmet along it and hit my shoulder instead. So that was enough of a scare to invest in a better helmet. I did find when I used it there was no point in taking off the chinbar it didn't help ventilation and it was somehow more comfortable if fullface mode. I did find when I got a new open face for commuting, I started using it a lot on the easier trails and if I was on a group ride it's a lot easier to talk to people and there's no faffing with taking helmets on and off. So objectively using a full face is a no brainer for me particularly as I mostly ride on my own so if I do crash it should leave me in a better state to get myself out or call for help. Also full faces for Enduro are so good right now they have almost no drawbacks on openfaces but way more protection. Finally as far as cost of high end safety gear goes the moment you add in medical bills lost time in work etc a 400 or 500 on a helmet isn't that bad