[BOOMINATOR]

Hello everyone.
I have a question for you all.
I'm not quite sure if this could be considered a valid concern, but what is everybody's opinion on full face helmets warn strictly on XC and all mountain trails?

I've been mountain biking for a little over a year now, and I have always been attracted to the standard helmet rather than a full face.

Now, I could see when a full face helmet would be NECESSARY, for example, when it comes to downhill and freeride, but otherwise it just seems a bit out of place and noobish.
However, I could be completely wrong with the above statement, so I am just going to throw this question out there to hear some feedback.

Any takers?

-Brian

 

[baddogg79]

I wear a full face for xc/am. I dont care if its noobish (which i am) I rather look silly with a full face helmet, than a messed up face. But thats just my .02

 

[Biggie]

Why not?

I've never given a rat's arse about what others think of my fashion sense, so why not? My only concern would be temperature. If i had a full face helmet, I don't, I'd certainly wear it when the temps were below 20C. I would think you'd want decent venting and a wide face cut out.

 

[baddogg79]

i know on my helmet, it has only a few vents. It nice on days that are below 50 but recently it got to 65 or so. And the helmet was really hot. For the warmer months I may get another one with alot more vents. Ill just have to see hot this one gets

 

[JmZ]

I'm tempted, but...

Not many good XC full face options out ther in the US, yet.

Take a look at these threads...
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=218327&highlight=viper+helmet

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=239241&highlight=viper+helmet

The Viper and the Parachute are two I'd like to get my hands on, but not that easy on this side of the pond.

I don't think I'd go with a full on down-hill helmet, but I've smacked my lid twice in the past two years, and a new helmet sure is cheaper than a new nose or a broken jaw. Luckily all I got were a few scratches.

Good luck,

JmZ

Hello everyone.
I have a question for you all.
I'm not quite sure if this could be considered a valid concern, but what is everybody's opinion on full face helmets warn strictly on XC and all mountain trails?

I've been mountain biking for a little over a year now, and I have always been attracted to the standard helmet rather than a full face.

Now, I could see when a full face helmet would be NECESSARY, for example, when it comes to downhill and freeride, but otherwise it just seems a bit out of place and noobish.
However, I could be completely wrong with the above statement, so I am just going to throw this question out there to hear some feedback.

Any takers?

-Brian

 

[blender]

wear as much protection as you want/feel comfortable wearing.. who cares what everyone else thinks, or what you look like.. it's your face

i think fullface helmets are badass.. they look way cooler than XC lids.. i personally don't wear it on long AM rides, cause it's just too hot.. I wear a dirtjump lid, and i do like to wear goggles, as they offer far more comfort and protection than glasses. I do run into a bunch of locals with fullfaces on the same trails, and never think twice about it.

now, for shuttled DH or dirtjumping i tend to always wear my fullface.. risk goes up, price of the hospital bill goes up.

People that repremend you for protecting yourself are assgerbils.

 

[nuttymtbr]

I wear a FF cause I suffered traumatic brain injury from a car crash a few years ago. So I need more protection than a standard xc lid. In the winter its great!! nice warm ears! while the summer time leaves me wishing I could wear my Limar road helmet. I recently bought a new specialized FF, it has more vents than most, we'll see how it works in the heat.

 

[ar1981]

Hehe.. This is just personal opinion here but I always laugh when I see someone wearing a FF... BUT, only if the bike doesn't match the lid... eg., K-Mart bike and FF helmet = me laughing
I have thought about buying myself a FF, but I would just feel like total overkill with my commuting to uni, etc. I wear a XC lid, which I don't really like... Bout time I got myself a dirt jump lid too...

 

[lobolator]

I'm a FF xc/am wearer

I wear a Bell fiberglass FF, yeah it's kinda heavy, but not uncomfortably so. And the added security gives me serious peace of mind about knocking out my expensive dental work.:thumbsup:
Like others said - don't worry about what "they" think, do what makes you comfortable.
They are definitely good if you live in a climate that has much cooler winter temps.
And coming from a world of motorcycles, I always thought bike helmets were stupid looking and useless(I've proven that untrue many head shots ago).
And there's way more room for stupid stickers. I prefer the rear facing Eat my Dirt!

 

[EpicRidr]

Thinking about a FF helmet too

I've been thinking about a FF since 2 face-plants in a three week period in the fall, the second of which left a nice ding on my nose. It could have been worse, as my head landed right between two nasty rocks. For now, I've vowed to dial it back a couple notches.

How 'bout a forum devoted just to safety gear and protective clothing? It's an important topic whether you ride XC, AM or DH.

 

[rebel1916]

what does anyone elses opinion matter when it comes to how you protect your head. Us motorcycle types have a saying "if you got a $10 head then get a $10 helmet." wear the best protection you can afford that suits your needs.

 

[545cu4ch]

what does anyone elses opinion matter when it comes to how you protect your head. Us motorcycle types have a saying "if you got a $10 head then get a $10 helmet." wear the best protection you can afford that suits your needs.

I think that a TLD helmet is more expensive than my head :skep:

 

[SHIVER ME TIMBERS]

I wear a Full Face on XC trails....if you crash going 25 or 30 mph...I rather have a full face then not

 

[BOOMINATOR]

Thank you for everyone's reasponses.

I have read through them all and appreciated everyone of them.

Just a few things I want to set back on track.
I was never worried about what's others thought of me while riding.
I was honestly just curious of their perception from other riders.

Until I have a hard enough fall, I'm going to stick with XC helmets.
I'm pretty much a die hard fan

Once again, thank you for all your reasponses.
Ride hard and be safe,
-Brian