Open Face Helmets for Safe Yet Comfortable Ride
Ever since motorcycles took place and became one of the modes of transportation, various laws and regulations were implemented to prevent motorcycle related accidents.
One of these is the requirement to wear the necessary gears for protections and among these are helmets.
Helmets are sought and bought not just for protection but also for comfort to make the ride worthwhile. Hence, a lot of helmets come in different types with various shapes, styles and sizes available.
Among the many types are the popular open face helmets. Let’s get along and see more about open face helmets.
About Open Face Helmets
An open face helmet or also called the ‘3/4 helmet’ is a type of helmet that protects the ears, cheeks, and back of the head but does not have the chin bar that can be found on full face helmets. The open part of the helmet is usually intended for a rider to feel the wind on the skin.
Protection is the same, at the rear, as of the full face ones, but offers a little protection for the face. Because of this most riders with open face helmets wear wrap around sunglasses, goggles to provide protection to the eyes. Snap on visors are also commonly used with open face helmets.
The structure is also similar to a full face helmet but weighs less slightly since open face helmets do not have a chin bar.
So why do so many people would still go for this type of helmet? Let’s go further and see why.
Why Wear Open Face Helmets?
There are a lot of reasons why people would opt to go for open face helmets. Most commonly because open face helmets are convenient to use and wear when going for a ride.
Cooler to Wear
It’s not just the bike that makes the riders look cool but also the helmet. Most people say that one would look way cooler in wearing an open face helmet. Also, cooler, literally in a sense that one feels much air during a ride.
Less Restrictions
As the front part of the helmet is open, leaving the face exposed, riders can freely talk, eat, drink during rests without the burden of removing the helmet. Also it is convenient when going for a gas refill since riders do not need to remove their helmets since the face is visible. This applies especially for gas stations that require removal of helmets.
Awareness
Wearing these helmets leaves room for more hearing, thus riders can easily be aware of screeching tires,horns from nearby vehicles and sirens from emergency vehicles. Also helmets of this type provide a much wider horizon that aids the rider in several ways.
Weight
As mentioned earlier, open face helmets are much more lighter to wear and carry, thus less exhaustion for riders, especially the long rides.
Not only these but there are a lot more reasons why one would go for an open face helmet. And as some say, a rider is not a rider without having to use an open face helmet. Also, with the technology nowadays, different open faced helmets are designed and optimized not just for comfort, but also for safety. So if you want to go buy one, the Motorcycle Helmets Shop is the right store for you to go!
About Motorcycle Helmets
Motorcycle Helmets offers a variety of top class helmets from Japan with brands such as Shoei, Arai, and OGK Kabuto. Guaranteeing safety and quality, we provide only the best quality helmets for riders. Every helmet in our store is ensured to have passed the Snell and or JIS standards.
Here are some of our open face helmets that you would surely love.
OGK Kabuto EXCEED DEUCE
The OGK Kabuto Exceed Deuce helmets offered by OGK Kabuto is a newly released design in the Exceed series. It was built with reduced length, optimized strength and interiors that provide comfort and safety.
This model also comes with a wide inner sunshade to provide protection for sunlight and light reflections. It’s also designed to provide space for intercom or camera placement. The cheek pads were made softer to prevent pressure and stress.
OGK Kabuto AVAND2 LB
Another open face helmet from OGK Kabuto, this one is perfectly designed for riders who go for tourings, city and sports riding. Aside from its beautiful aesthetics, it’s also known for its protection, security and comfort.
This type features the COOLMAX technology that absorbs moisture while taking outside air at the same time to keep good ventilation inside the helmet. It also comes with a wake stabilizer to keep the helmet stable as airflow is managed.
Arai VZ RAM SAMURAI
One of the open face helmets offered by Arai, the Arai VZ RAM Samurai has an exterior face designed with the graphics of Japanese Samurai.
Noted for its quality from a trusted brand from Japan, this model comes with a Facial Contour System (FCS) for comfort and better fit for the lower jaw. FCS aids in compression and rebounds
It is equipped with an IC Duct 5 Technology that offers 11% more airflow compared to its predecessors. The switches are easy to flap open and prevent water entry when closed.
SHOEI J-Cruise II ADAGIO
If you are an urban rider and looking for an open face helmet to use, this might be the one for you.
The Shoei J-Cruise Adagio combines its predecessors features added with new technologies without compromising safety and comfort.
The heat that’s accumulated in the helmet may cause a lot of discomfort and stress. To aid that, this model is well-equipped with its ventilation system that keeps the interiors cool. The ventilation was further improved through Shoei’s repeated tunnel tests which is an improvement from its predecessors.
These are just a few open face helmets that the Motorcycle helmets store offers to all the riders just like you! Don’t forget to visit our shop and pick from the various helmets that we offer to suit you and make your ride more safe, fun and comfortable.