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Originally posted by crfpilot
I don't know too much about the flip-up helmets, just make sure you get a full face weather it be flip-up or regular. Like 30% (don't remember the exact %) of helmet impacts are in the jaw area. Read Proficient Motorcycling by David L. Hough and you will find the exact %.
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I'm well aware of the value of full versus open face - I've witnessed offs where the rider's chin guard was shredded. If they'd been using an open face, they'd be looking at a whole world of wired face and arse to chin skin grafts.