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it's just rumour and myth that a flip-front is not as strong as a full bucket-type; for any type of motorcycling incident that we are likely to experience while travelling.
I know a paramedic who would seriously disagree with you there!
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if you're going to go with 'what people say', then why do UK cops (known for their love of security standards) use flip-up lids; if they are so poor ?
Police wear them so they don't have to keep taking off their lid when talking to motorists.
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as I say, the only measurement we have are the standards that helmets are put through. flip-ups (in the closed position) and full-facers meet the same standards.
Currently, the DOT standard does not require chin bar testing.
Despite this, I've worn em for years.
Dave.
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