Some of you may remember this video sent in by Vince who is an MCrider member.
Vince was fortunate that the crash was not worse than it was. Since then Vince has sent some phots of the helmet he was wearing that day. Take a look at where the damage from crash impacted his helmet.
These photos show the importance of a full-face helmet. The damage here is to the face-shield and the chin bar of the helmet. Wearing a 3/4 or a shell helmet does nothing to protect your face and chin from a crash. The face and chin are the most likely areas to make contact with the pavement in the event of a crash.
Even when being hit from behind like Vince was a full-face helmet will offer you the most protection.
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