[BobNovas]

Any tech issue with removing the face shield from a helmet? Or is the idea that you drop it in place in case of fire?

[BlackTalon]

DE Tech does not require a full-face helmet unless you are in an open cockpit car.

[BobNovas]

Thanks Dave.

[Dr K]

Don't lose the screws, Bob. I decided to put mine back on (for just the reason you mention, also driving in the cold), and had to pay for another set of screws - I could find all but one...

[jrj3rd]

Dr K missing his screws.... imagine that

kinda like Wimple jumping on a giveaway.

[Dandelion]

FWIW, I leave the face shield in place and down while driving. If you happen to get off track sideways, dirt will fly into your face through the open window.

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[N Fotouhi]

I drive with mine fully down or barely cracked. Have had stuff fly through the open window a few time and glad that I had the face shield. One time something hit my upper arm and after I came in, my arm was bleeding.

BTW, would the faceshield protect during a fire?

[spiffyjiff]

Originally Posted by N Fotouhi

Have had stuff fly through the open window a few time and glad that I had the face shield.

yep, me too - last season on a ride along, a small pebble hit me just below the eye...since then, i (try to remember to) put shield down if i'm not wearing sunglasses!

[HoodPin]

Originally Posted by N Fotouhi

.....BTW, would the faceshield protect during a fire?

Depends upon the faceshield. I've read a story of a driver caught in a burning car, and the faceshield had melted onto his face. I know the SA helmets for auto racing are designed for fire, thus the nomex liner. I have to believe the faceshield is also fire resistant. M rated helmets (motorcycle) probably not.

[Trak Ratt]

Originally Posted by N Fotouhi

I drive with mine fully down or barely cracked. Have had stuff fly through the open window a few time and glad that I had the face shield. One time something hit my upper arm and after I came in, my arm was bleeding.

prolly your passenger

I bought my first full coverage helmet this year... Been hit many times by track trash. I wear perscription safety glasses so have had some protection in the past. Allways used open face helments on bikes too (except winter). Don't like the full coverage helmets but they do offer a higher degree of protection.