FULL FACE VS MODULAR
By Faisal Mohammed Naim
Modular
The modulars, also known as flip-ups, are similar to full-face helmets as they also cover the whole face. However, you can lift the visor, so you do not have to take the helmet off every time you stop. The flip-front helmet is a compromise between a fullface and an open-face helmet, offering the benefits of both.
Riding a motorcycle can make you look and feel cool, exuding a an air of bold fearlessness as you hit the open road. However, as a motorcycle rider, you should alwaysalwa think of safety first, and when iti comes to safety, protecting your h head is the most vital concern. HelmetsHel are life-savers for riders, bu but when choosing a lid to protect you your scull, what is the
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best option? Full-face or modular?
Debates have raged over this topic, so here I’m offering a breakdown of the pros and cons of these two popular options. There are other types of head gear as well, like the three quarters and half-helmets (or skull caps), but we excuse ourselves from examining them, as they are more for show than protection. A Af full-face helmet covers the entireent head, and therefore this is the safest option available.able The full-face helmets also optimallyopt protects the lower partpar of the face, the chin, and the jaw with their single frame construction.con The key to modular helmets’ success is their versatility. With the moveable chin-bar, they offer the same weather protection as a fullcoverage helmet (if not the same crash protection, since rubber or plastic is typically used to line the chin-bar instead of EPS), as well as the convenience of half helmets once the chin-bar is up.
However the more serious bikers would still prefer the full face — safer, quieter and lighter. The remaining question is the safety of modular helmets. Though most branded helmets are at least DOT (Department of Transport) approved, none of the modular helmets pass stricter helmet testing, such as the Snell or ECE 22-05 standards.
Some people believe in these tests and some don’t. Again, it’s a personal decision, but my verdict goes to the Full Face.
TOO Choice: The Full Face