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      04-13-2013, 12:37 PM   #141
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I have an open face helmet that is Hans compatible (BELL). I prefer open face because I wear glasses and it is much easier to put on. While 1MOREMOD's argument are valid, I don't believe that open or close face helmets make a big difference in a closed cockpit car like ours: People don't wear helmets driving around town with an airbag in front of their face and the chance of a flying object entering your car is close to nil.

There's no doubt a close face helmet is probably a safer option. Not by much though. Personal choice, really. Both are accepted at HPDEs.
wait you still have a windshield? nik is right its mostly preference.
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