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On 2007-03-14 10:24, rustbucket wrote:
I'm seriously tempted by the flip-up helmet because I wear glasses, but I've never felt all that comfortable with the safety aspect compared to a traditional full-face.
How solid is the Multitec when it's latched closed? how burly are the latches that attach the chin bar to it?
For that matter, anyone have an opinion about safety and modular helmets? I'm an ATGATT guy, and wouldn't feel comfortable without a chinbar on my helmet. I read somewhere that 71% of helmet impacts are in the areas covered by a full-face, but not by an open face helmet...
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I also wear glasses so the flip up appealed to me as a matter of added convince. As far as safety the latches are very solid, no slop or play at all. It's very secure in my opinion. I've never heard of a flip up failing as a result of a crash.
I crashed 3 years ago wearing an HJC flip up. Even though it was a cheap lid compared to the Shoei it held together just fine and it was totaled (the helmet) from the accident. I'd say with as much liability as helmet manufacturers face with their products I feel pretty secure with a modern flip up.
dc
