Seriously - what are the opinions of this completely convertible type of helmet?
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/nolan-n44/review.htm
Cheers!
From the same website:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/motorcycle-helmet-faq.htm
Which Flip-Up Helmet Should I Buy?
This is a frequent question from webBikeWorld visitors. In general, my response is this: I no longer wear flip-up helmets other than for webBikeWorld evaluations.
I've worn many flip-ups -- probably way more than most riders -- brands and models sold in the U.S., Europe and Japan and, in general, I find them to be less comfortable, louder and heavier than full-face helmets, and they have questionable - in my mind - protection.
They also offer no advantage for me for my type of riding. I don't think they have any convenience for me, so I can't justify the issues that I have with them.
I used to wear them because I could fit my eyeglasses underneath, but ever since I discovered the trick of using a cut-down pair of eyeglasses to fit inside any full-face helmet several years ago, I have not found a full-face helmet that doesn't work with the modified glasses, so the only flip-up convenience that might have existed for me was gone.
The only possible advantage I can see in wearing a modular helmet is maybe being able to flip up the visor at a fuel stop. But I fill up all the time with a full-face helmet with no problems.
Is a full-face helmet inconvenient? Maybe...but so are full leathers, back protectors, gloves, race boots... and I wear those all the time. It's part of motorcycling for me.
Other than for the webBikeWorld evaluations, I always wear what I consider to be a high-quality full-face helmet, made by a reputable company. The most important safety factor after meeting the standards, in my opinion, is correct fit. This is absolutely crucial for both safety and comfort. If the helmet doesn't fit correctly, it may not offer the protection it should or could, and abnormal temple or other damage could, in my opinion, easily occur.
And I'd venture to say that most or the majority of riders don't own helmets that fit. I base this on our experience -- we have over 80 helmets here, and I can name only 2 that fit me correctly. Those two were found by accident, in the course of evaluating many, many helmets over the years.
So if this is the case, I can't believe that a single rider who goes into a store and buys one helmet every few years will ever be able to find a really correct fit. I'd even venture to say that most riders don't even know what a correct fit feels like. This is based on the many, many emails we receive on this topic. - Rick K.