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ppbon · 07-13-2011, 11:59 AM

... for non-track cars.
If you have an airbag that can deploy in case of a frontal hit you will be better off with an open-faced helmet.
There have been several incidents of broken necks when a deploying airbag catches the bottom edge of a full-faced helmet and forces the head back while the body is still moving forward.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro

07-13-2011, 11:59 AM	#10
ppbon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 529	Definitely get open faced ... ... for non-track cars. If you have an airbag that can deploy in case of a frontal hit you will be better off with an open-faced helmet. There have been several incidents of broken necks when a deploying airbag catches the bottom edge of a full-faced helmet and forces the head back while the body is still moving forward. Happy Boxstering, Pedro __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is: Racecar!