Alberto,
If you ride motorbikes you probably want the extra protection
provided by a good quality full face helmet like a Shoei RF-800,
which can also serve double-duty as an autocross helmet.
"Kelly, Katie" wrote:
>
> I use a closed face helmet because, in my opinion, it looks "cool." I can
> see no other reason to use a closed face helmet, unless you're going
> roadracing. I have a feeling I chew on my lips or make weird grimaces when
> autocrossing, so I'd rather just hide these unslightly facial expressions. I
> pine for the day I get that upclose shot in the pits, a la Mario Andretti,
> before the start of some race. Surely, you know what I mean. The thoughtful,
> deep eyes staring off into the distant reaches in anticipation of the race
> yet to come. THAT'S pretty much the only reason I can see to wear a closed
> face helmet.
>
> In a McKamey School, Jean Kinser, chief instructor, told us that she prefers
> the closed face helmet because the lack of peripheral vision forces her to
> physically turn her head, which in turn forces her to *look* ahead. She gave
> us stats to prove this is true. I was impressed that she could tell us this
> with a straight face.
>
> I, on the other hand, borrowed an open faced helmet at an event in San
> Diego, and I felt completely spoiled by the view that I had. So, now I'm
> thinking the next helmet I get might be open faced. I'll just practice my
> facial expressions first.
>
> ciao,
> Katie K. (I feel like I haven't autocrossed in years!)
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Alberto Fonseca [mailto:alberto@TotallyGames.com]
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2000 2:51 PM
> > To: Autocross List (E-mail)
> > Subject: RE: Helmet
> >
> >
> > Thanks to everyone for all the suggestions, I now have a few
> > places to look
> > for them. I was curious, do you guys prefer open face for
> > autocross or does
> > it really matter? For those who use closed, is heat a
> > problem?, and does it
> > restrict your vision more?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Alberto
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