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Old 07-06-2016, 01:53 PM   #18
JayG
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Originally Posted by itsnotanova View Post
Do you guys think having a full faced helmet is as important for someone who autocrosses? I'm on the fence about where I plan on doing most of my racing at but I'm thinking I'll spend most of it at those events vs track events. Sitting in a hot car on a 100 degree day is no picnic. I'm leaning toward the open face for that reason.
Woody, I have been using a black full face helmet for the last 2 years and haven't found it to be that hot. For AX, I run Top down and for track, top up.

I have done several events with 100 deg days

IMHO, I would rather be slightly warmer with a full face helmet that have an open face helmet and something happens and my face gets messed up.

Frankly with the visor open, its not much different as far as air flow
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