Full vs three quarter

alanmcorcoran · 01-25-2009, 01:42 AM

I'm thinking about picking up a second, three-quarter size helmet for the commute to the office and short rides around town. On a scientific basis, I'm aware that this is probably not a good idea as pretty much everything I've ever read says: 1) you get in as many accidents just popping out for a quick errand as you do on a gnarly tour and 2) always wear all the gear all the time, fool!

Nonetheless, I don't wear the armored Batman pants into the office already (wranglers) and, the 3/4 would save me from the whole eyeglass dance and allow me to finish my coffee before I head out in the am. Besides, my ski helmet is a three quarter type - not sure they even sell the full monty. Back (in the Jurassic period) when I rode the scooter I had a three quarter as well.

Seeing how it's winter and all, and this is a nice polarizing, emotional (and absolutely for real!) topic, I thought I'd throw this chum in the water and get your collective wisdom. (I'd still go full battle rattle for extended rides, canyon twisties, freeway, etc.)

Dupo · 01-25-2009, 05:53 AM

Nothin wrong with a 3/4 helmet. Go for it.

I have a full face, 3/4, 1/2 DOT helmets and my non DOT german helmet. I'm covered for anything lol.

Full face is for those sub zero nights or rain, 3/4 just sits cuz i look like a sped in it. 1/2 helmet is for if i have to go into Jersey (helmet laws there) and the german one is for fun ... everyone says i look pissed off when i wear it, like im going to rip someones head off. I dont see it .. lol. Maybe i'll post a pic

alantf · 01-25-2009, 06:29 AM

Hi Alan,
I've never worn anything else but a 3/4. Never had any problems. Goes on o.k. with glasses on. Only thing I've found (this helmet is 4 years old) is that the lining has worn through where the glasses arms rub - but no problem as such, & I suppose it could happen with any type of helmet.
The helmet I've got is an Aeroh, & the visor slides up under the peak to protect it. This is a nice touch, but sometimes the wind gets under the peak at highway speed, & I've got to really concentrate on stopping it pushing my head back.

5th_bike · 01-25-2009, 08:06 AM

How about full with flip up front ? Makes putting on your glasses so much easier.
Procedure:
1) flip up front
2) put helmet on head
3) flip down front.
You can just keep your glasses on during this.

Sarris · 01-25-2009, 10:17 AM

Alan, I wear a DOT Harley 1/2 police style helmut (sic) and a 3/4 when it's too damn cold for my Florida ears. 99% of the time it's my half. My biggest bitch with the full face is that it obscures your vision in all directions making you have to REALLY turn your head, you can't hear shit with it on (I needs my stereo!!), and it's hotter than two mice screwing in a wool sock.

Helmut is the Norwegian that invented the skull bucket. FYI

:2tup:

music man · 01-25-2009, 11:14 AM

http://www.fulmerhelmets.com/Product/af655.html

Hey alan, this is the helmet i wear, it is very nice, I am like Sarris I feel like a full-face inhibits MY vision to the point of being dangerous, so I got this helmet. I realize that it is not quite as protective as a Full-face but I weighed the option of not being able to see and giving up a little bit of safety and took the latter route.

I used to wear a Beanie Style Helmet (AKA the Brain Bucket), but I have at least partially turned over a new safer leaf, Plus like Sarris said, the weather is rough on you in a Half Helmet, I even like the 3/4 helmet with a tinted face shield in the summer over the Beanie style, It is actually COOLER believe it or not.

Sarris · 01-25-2009, 11:34 AM

My 3/4 is a Nolan N-100. Light weight, great vents, visor, and tilt-up sheild w/ multi-position ratchet mechanism. Just be aware that Italians must have small heads, as Nolan helmets run really small. I wear a XXX. It doesn't get much use.

:whistle:

dan_ · 01-25-2009, 11:50 AM

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1/2 helmet is for if i have to go into Jersey (helmet laws there)

What's with this law? Can you not wear a full face? Or is this just you rebeling because they make you wear a helmet?

Easy Rider · 01-25-2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan_

What's with this law? Can you not wear a full face? Or is this just you rebeling because they make you wear a helmet?

IIRC, he wears "none of the above" most of the time.....as I do for short trips around town.

P.S. Does your brain run in OVERDRIVE all the time ?? :biggrin:

dan_ · 01-25-2009, 12:33 PM

Im a 19 year old rock star wannabe that rides a motorcycle and quotes fear and loathing in las vegas there's a reason for my lack of brain cells.
:rawk:

01-25-2009, 01:42 AM	#1
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Full vs three quarter I'm thinking about picking up a second, three-quarter size helmet for the commute to the office and short rides around town. On a scientific basis, I'm aware that this is probably not a good idea as pretty much everything I've ever read says: 1) you get in as many accidents just popping out for a quick errand as you do on a gnarly tour and 2) always wear all the gear all the time, fool! Nonetheless, I don't wear the armored Batman pants into the office already (wranglers) and, the 3/4 would save me from the whole eyeglass dance and allow me to finish my coffee before I head out in the am. Besides, my ski helmet is a three quarter type - not sure they even sell the full monty. Back (in the Jurassic period) when I rode the scooter I had a three quarter as well. Seeing how it's winter and all, and this is a nice polarizing, emotional (and absolutely for real!) topic, I thought I'd throw this chum in the water and get your collective wisdom. (I'd still go full battle rattle for extended rides, canyon twisties, freeway, etc.) __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More… Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-25-2009, 05:53 AM	#2
Dupo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 1,255	Re: Full vs three quarter Nothin wrong with a 3/4 helmet. Go for it. I have a full face, 3/4, 1/2 DOT helmets and my non DOT german helmet. I'm covered for anything lol. Full face is for those sub zero nights or rain, 3/4 just sits cuz i look like a sped in it. 1/2 helmet is for if i have to go into Jersey (helmet laws there) and the german one is for fun ... everyone says i look pissed off when i wear it, like im going to rip someones head off. I dont see it .. lol. Maybe i'll post a pic __________________ Photography Gallery *updated url - new site! Motorcycle Blog Facebook
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01-25-2009, 06:29 AM	#3
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Re: Full vs three quarter Hi Alan, I've never worn anything else but a 3/4. Never had any problems. Goes on o.k. with glasses on. Only thing I've found (this helmet is 4 years old) is that the lining has worn through where the glasses arms rub - but no problem as such, & I suppose it could happen with any type of helmet. The helmet I've got is an Aeroh, & the visor slides up under the peak to protect it. This is a nice touch, but sometimes the wind gets under the peak at highway speed, & I've got to really concentrate on stopping it pushing my head back. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-25-2009, 08:06 AM	#4
5th_bike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HoCo, Maryland Posts: 1,349	Re: Full vs three quarter How about full with flip up front ? Makes putting on your glasses so much easier. Procedure: 1) flip up front 2) put helmet on head 3) flip down front. You can just keep your glasses on during this. __________________ 2005 "Saturn Black", stock + tach
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01-25-2009, 10:17 AM	#5
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: Full vs three quarter Alan, I wear a DOT Harley 1/2 police style helmut (sic) and a 3/4 when it's too damn cold for my Florida ears. 99% of the time it's my half. My biggest bitch with the full face is that it obscures your vision in all directions making you have to REALLY turn your head, you can't hear shit with it on (I needs my stereo!!), and it's hotter than two mice screwing in a wool sock. Helmut is the Norwegian that invented the skull bucket. FYI :2tup: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-25-2009, 11:14 AM	#6
music man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 1,127	Re: Full vs three quarter http://www.fulmerhelmets.com/Product/af655.html Hey alan, this is the helmet i wear, it is very nice, I am like Sarris I feel like a full-face inhibits MY vision to the point of being dangerous, so I got this helmet. I realize that it is not quite as protective as a Full-face but I weighed the option of not being able to see and giving up a little bit of safety and took the latter route. I used to wear a Beanie Style Helmet (AKA the Brain Bucket), but I have at least partially turned over a new safer leaf, Plus like Sarris said, the weather is rough on you in a Half Helmet, I even like the 3/4 helmet with a tinted face shield in the summer over the Beanie style, It is actually COOLER believe it or not. __________________ "Tell me what kind of wreck you're going to have and I'll tell you what type of helmet you need." [Author Unknown]
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01-25-2009, 11:34 AM	#7
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: Full vs three quarter My 3/4 is a Nolan N-100. Light weight, great vents, visor, and tilt-up sheild w/ multi-position ratchet mechanism. Just be aware that Italians must have small heads, as Nolan helmets run really small. I wear a XXX. It doesn't get much use. :whistle: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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01-25-2009, 12:33 PM	#10
dan_ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Currituck Nc Posts: 171	Re: Full vs three quarter Im a 19 year old rock star wannabe that rides a motorcycle and quotes fear and loathing in las vegas there's a reason for my lack of brain cells. :rawk: __________________ _dan
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