Full Face Helmet ??

Paul Hellenberg · 12-08-2007, 07:59 AM

I have glasses and wonder with the New Full Face helmet if anyone has suggestions. I tried on one at PRI and my glasses were a problem.

Thank you

Adger Smith · 12-08-2007, 08:16 AM

Yes, they are a problem. A real pain in the A**. Esp when you are hot & sweating. It is hard to get them over my big ears with the helmet on. I usually put the helmet on & leave my glasses off so I can wipe with the face open or use a sweat band. I put my glasses on just as I pull out of the lanes.The closed face helmet saved my face when I had a crash in '99. A piece of guard rail post got in my face & only broke my left eye socket. It could have been much worse with an open face. It would have had a clear shot at my face & neck instead of a glancing blow. Yes, I too have bitched & moaned about all this safety equipment, but IF & WHEN you need it, it is really nice to have.

Kenny Wigington · 12-08-2007, 08:16 AM

Paul, I have to wear glasses too, and I have a new Impact ( I bought it 2- 07) helmet that my frames don't dig in to the side of my head. The opening in the Impact is wide enough for that to be comfortable. Look into that. Right now, I don't have the model of helmet, sorry. Its in the car....

james schaechter · 12-08-2007, 09:35 AM

I am a confused about the helmet specs. The helmet specs onthe D5 site says visor mandatory and the 2008 Rulebook says allowed. I have a Bell S2R that is very good with glasses and has a larger opening so it is easier to see out of. It does not have a shield. (I guess I don't know exactly what they mean by visor either) If this helmet is allowed, it is an easy one to use with glasses.

The Hawk · 12-08-2007, 10:33 AM

I`ve been using the G Force "Force 1" the past year with both cars and like it quite a bit. It doesn`t seem too bad to get my glasses on,and the helmet is pretty reasonable price wise.

Paul Hellenberg · 12-08-2007, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by james schaechter

I am a confused about the helmet specs. The helmet specs onthe D5 site says visor mandatory and the 2008 Rulebook says allowed. I have a Bell S2R that is very good with glasses and has a larger opening so it is easier to see out of. It does not have a shield. (I guess I don't know exactly what they mean by visor either) If this helmet is allowed, it is an easy one to use with glasses.

I am only guessing, on the Shield issue and assume from looking at them they mean with the flip up clear or lightly tinted deal. Thank's for all the imput.

12-08-2007, 07:59 AM	#1
Paul Hellenberg Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: 41035 Posts: 243 Likes: 3 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Full Face Helmet ?? I have glasses and wonder with the New Full Face helmet if anyone has suggestions. I tried on one at PRI and my glasses were a problem. Thank you __________________ Paul Hellenberg 3881 SS and STK paul@hellenberg.us

12-08-2007, 08:16 AM	#2
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Full Face Helmet ?? Yes, they are a problem. A real pain in the A*. Esp when you are hot & sweating. It is hard to get them over my big ears with the helmet on. I usually put the helmet on & leave my glasses off so I can wipe with the face open or use a sweat band. I put my glasses on just as I pull out of the lanes.The closed face helmet saved my face when I had a crash in '99. A piece of guard rail post got in my face & only broke my left eye socket. It could have been much worse with an open face. It would have had a clear shot at my face & neck instead of a glancing blow. Yes, I too have bitched & moaned about all this safety equipment, but IF & WHEN you need it, it is really nice to have. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS) Last edited by Adger Smith; 12-08-2007 at 08:35 AM.*

12-08-2007, 08:16 AM	#3
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Full Face Helmet ?? Paul, I have to wear glasses too, and I have a new Impact ( I bought it 2- 07) helmet that my frames don't dig in to the side of my head. The opening in the Impact is wide enough for that to be comfortable. Look into that. Right now, I don't have the model of helmet, sorry. Its in the car.... __________________ 2894 STK

12-08-2007, 09:35 AM	#4
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,988 Likes: 1,288 Liked 1,428 Times in 296 Posts	Re: Full Face Helmet ?? I am a confused about the helmet specs. The helmet specs onthe D5 site says visor mandatory and the 2008 Rulebook says allowed. I have a Bell S2R that is very good with glasses and has a larger opening so it is easier to see out of. It does not have a shield. (I guess I don't know exactly what they mean by visor either) If this helmet is allowed, it is an easy one to use with glasses. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

12-08-2007, 10:33 AM	#5
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Full Face Helmet ?? I`ve been using the G Force "Force 1" the past year with both cars and like it quite a bit. It doesn`t seem too bad to get my glasses on,and the helmet is pretty reasonable price wise. __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It