I took my licence in a full face and bought a quality one right afterwards (shoie xr1000). I have had it for 4 years and it has served very well, so I guess I am biased.
I would never consider myself "safe" in an openface helmet, but I can udnerstand why others (who started riding in other times) feel they are.
As said. Many accidents will scrape your chin and with a full face this is nothing, but with an openface the result would be really ugly for your smile.
Even if you ride safe other people dont and you have to do your best at protecting yourself against them. Especially if you familiy!
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Peter Kongsbak
South East Asia, USA, Central and South America and Scandinavia.
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