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The bikers always say that you should never leave your home without a helmet. Helmet is the most popular headgear protective to motorcyclists as it is very reliable immaterial of the type of helmet. There are so mainly four types of helmets namely full face helmet, half helmet, classic open face helmet and open face retro DOT helmet. The main purpose of the helmet is to provide motorcycle safety to the rider by protecting the biker’s head in case of an accident. Moreover, the helmet gives protection to the biker’s nose, eyes and ears. In addition, it provides proper ventilation and protects from the elements.

Why use a helmet in the first place? A motorcycle helmet reduces, if not entirely prevents, injuries during accidents. Fatal accidents can be avoided if motorcyclists are amply protected especially in the head/face area as impacts or injuries to the skull may translate to injuries to the brain that can be deadly. Even a classic open face helmet, in contrast to the full-face helmet, can provide ample protection and can spell the difference between life and death in a crash. For the reminiscent rider, an open face retro DOT helmet conforming to safety standards yet retro-stylish enough to reflect the good times of years past gives the best of both worlds. Snell or DOT standards considered a classic open face helmet and any other helmet for that matter will definitely be better for the biker.

A classic open face helmet provides complete protection to the biker as it covers the skull’s base and back. It may appear that its protection capacity is limited when compared to full-face helmet, as it does not cover the chin and armor. As regards with the open face helmet it does not offer proper protection from the wind, insects, dust, and other stray foreign objects even if it is with a face shield or visor. Some wise riders complement the classic open face helmet with goggles or sunglasses or nose and mouth guards.

Some riders are partial to the classic open face helmet over the other types available because of the feeling of freedom associated with it. The rider is protected, but not bound by the constricting feeling of the full-face helmet or the feelings of inadequacy that might be produced by the shorty. In an accident, a shorty can easily shift or come undone, but a shorty is still better than no helmet at all! Described as comfortable and airy the open face helmet can be securely fastened to guarantee protection. An open face retro DOT helmet is even capable of getting the job done, notwithstanding the retro colors and styles, as long as the DOT standard is adhered to.

In general, the motorcyclists will look forward to enjoy the fun of riding into the open wind on a sports motorcycle or a cruiser. Some riders will even say that if they cannot feel the wind on their face they will not feel like riding a motorcycle at all. Therefore, most of the riders would prefer a classic open face helmet as they can feel the joy of the wind on their faces without the restriction of a face shield or a chin guard. Riding motorcycle is fun. The rider should enjoy the breeze and the free-flowing experience, is it not?