Hi guys!
I'll be buying my 1st helmet soon, and I'm just wondering- if a full face helmet is safer than a modular, why do people still buy it? What are it's advantages?
Mine will be used for city/daily riding only, what should I get?
Thanks!

modular helmet is the way to go for city driving which fortunately is advantageous especially during hotspots(traffics)... easily opens (no need to remove the whole helmet) for more vents.

Full-face Helmets is very suitable for long rides and if you're into gauges as well.

Both of them are safe just make sure to buy those that are certified by DOT, SNELL (the least).

I have those two.... fullface helmet for long-rides and modular helmet whenever I go to work. Still its your choice. HTH

sentido kumon! full face syempre

i think it would be best to buy a helmet that would suit your needs, as 2Ti said... modulars are best for city driving because of the safety and comfort they bring. i myself bought a zeus modular, why? i always ride on the city with speeds anywhere from 30 kph to 60 kph, traffic? yes... so the flip up design of the modular is best compared to a fullface, it easily gives access for air to come in, making me comfy during stops, modulars are also best for riders who wear focals. as for certifications, modulars are DOT certified only, i doubt it if it would be SNELL certified because of the two piece design. now if you frequent slt, nlt, edsa... long highways or long high speed drives, you'll be better off wearing a fullface on your head. you won't enjoy a modular at speeds higher than 80 kph.... they tend to whistle:O . honestly.
goodluck on your choice... btw i am not promoting zeus but i heard that they also manufacture helmets for axo, so i guess zeus gives one of the best bang for the buck:C

Modular helemts are safe as long as they are certified and you don't leave the chin bar of the modular flipped up when riding. Modular is also full-face helmet. Both of them have the shield/visor covering your face.

full-face helmets will still be the best to buy because of the safety factor. modulars have hinges that can/might break upon impact. half-face have the least protection of the three. if you have a tight budget and you can only afford one helmet, buy the full-face (with dot and snell approval).

modulars are good for smokers... puff..puff..:banana:
but i would suggest you get yourself a good full face helmet, it's better to have it when you need it.
you dont need to get up your speed, or go on a long ride to have the necessity for a full face.. for most motorcycle related accidents happen within our local streets. better get the best protection. well, just my 2 cents.

Bottomline is -- Modular or Fullface helmets are ok if you use them properly. They may or may not save your life depending on the gravity of the accident. It may or may not protect your cranium whether it is DOT/SNELL approved or not. But they sure look good on you!

Hi guys!
I'll be buying my 1st helmet soon, and I'm just wondering- if a full face helmet is safer than a modular, why do people still buy it? What are it's advantages?
Mine will be used for city/daily riding only, what should I get?
Thanks! When I got my Modular helmet (HJC Sy-max) around 5 years ago, first thing my veteran rider friend told me was to change it to a 'real' full-face helmet because he said, 'modular helmets don't have the same protection as full face helmets.' Since you'll be using it for city/daily riding a modular helmet should suffice.
Here are advantages:

Perfect if you ride with sunglasses on or wear prescription glasses
If you have to get off your ride and back frequently, it saves you from taking off the helmet to cool off.
Cools off your face while waiting at stoplights.
Lifts up easily when security guards asks for a 'face behind the helmet'=b

Disadvantages:

As mentioned, less protection
Moving parts prone to break
Tempting to lift up while riding, esp if you're a smoker (its a no-no :D )


HTH

'modular helmets don't have the same protection as full face helmets.' ...
Here are advantages:

Perfect if you ride with sunglasses on or wear prescription glasses
If you have to get off your ride and back frequently, it saves you from taking off the helmet to cool off.
Cools off your face while waiting at stoplights.
Lifts up easily when security guards asks for a 'face behind the helmet'=b

Disadvantages:

As mentioned, less protection
Moving parts prone to break
Tempting to lift up while riding, esp if you're a smoker (its a no-no :D )


HTH


maganda ang modular if you're not familiar sa pupuntahan mo...kasi unlike fullface helmets...kahit angat mo yung visor hindi ka pa madinig ng kausap mo when asking for directions...while sa modular i-angat mo lang ok na...

ok din siya when you need to fill-up at the gasoline station...hindi mo na kailangan tanggalin ang helmet mo.

may nakita nga ako kanina sa mercury, naka zeus 508(?) modular... hindi na niya tinanggal ang helmet niya...:clap:

but i wont recommend it sa mga long rides...although marami ako nakikita na ito ang gamit eh mahirap pa rin kasi for mukhang kalas ang harapan nito on a hard impact.

Why do Riders buy a modular helmet, no matter what brand it is!

IMHO modular type helmet provides:

comfort riding
better than halface helmet
easy to speak when its needed (e.g. NLEX trafic enforcer)
smokin' (me - ocassionaly)
riders using eye glasses
safe helmet (DOT, ECE, SNELL etc.)
etc...

Lets all wear our beloved HELMET...:)

kaya binibili ng people ang modular kasi, kung safety rin lang ang paguusapan, safe naman ang modular... mas safe nga lang ang full face. either way, safe parin ulo mo as long as long as your helmet is of good quality. irregardless of brand.

I suggest you get both.. Yung modular para sa backride mo if ever, kung may mrs ka man or tropa na madalas mag hitch, better modular para naman ok kayo sa kwentuhan, tas sa iyo full faced, at syempre di natin masasabi ang aksidente ikaw ang nasa unahan mas maganda yung secure talaga ang protection mo, sa backrider naman walang problema siguro kahit naka modular and besides pagnaka full faced kayo parehas pag nagkwento sya ng naka sara ang visor minsan parang tunog aquarium eh.. pero pag long rides puedeng mag full faced din kayo lalo na pag mga bus ang kalaban nyo..

pero its a matter of your choice lang talaga.. suggestion lang.. hihihi

someone showed me his HJC modular (kalimutan ko model) after sumemplang sya and had a face plant...ang lalim ng mga gasgas sa front ng helmet/shield, di naman bumukas. In fact I saw him again riding with a new HJC modular. :)

most of the pics na nakikita ko of european MC police wear modular helmets too. i doubt kung papasa sa scrutiny nila kung hindi safe.

siguro depende rin sa brand.



but i wont recommend it sa mga long rides...although marami ako nakikita na ito ang gamit eh mahirap pa rin kasi for mukhang kalas ang harapan nito on a hard impact.

The bottomline, pag pasado pareho sa safety standards, is the fashion sense.
Sino mas magandang graphics? Bagay ba ang kulay sa motor o jacket ko? Whatever makes me look good, dun ako. That's why i own modular, full face and cruiser helmets.

most of the pics na nakikita ko of european MC police wear modular helmets too. i doubt kung papasa sa scrutiny nila kung hindi safe.

siguro depende rin sa brand.


kahit dito po sa pinas, yung mga pulis ng NLEX naka Zeus 508w na white. I saw them po nung nagrespond sila sa isang accident few weeks ago.

though i agree sa sabi ng iba na pag looong rides, or pag tulad ngayong umuulan, go for full face lids...

good day all.
i use both, a modular helmet (fulmer afm modus) and a fullface helmet
(zeus 803). both are dot/ece compliant. in terms of safety, i think the
fullface would be best and the modular would be second-best, so either
one would suit me just fine for my rides/commutes. but if i were going
racing i would certainly need a fullface helmet.
the big difference, i think, would be convenience. there are some situations
when i find the modular more convenient than a fullface, such as, when
asking directions from a pedestrian or greeting a friend or scratching my
nose or drinking from a squeeze bottle, which i can do without taking off
the modular helmet.
it all boils down to your choice or preference really.
ride safe. always.
regards,
elmerg

Each type has their own advantages/disadvantages

Fullface
+ most protection as it covers your entire head
+ less noise
+ lighter than modular helmets usually
- can get uncomfortable when its hot
- sometimes unconvenient for people with eyeglasses

Open face or Jet helmet
+ most comfortable especially during summer
+ lightweight
+ least expensive usually
- less protection

Modular
+ combines some features of both fullface and jet
+ convenient for people with eyeglasses
+ most practical
- heavier than full face usually
- can be noisy due to more moving parts on the helmet

Any helmet is fine and if you have all three types for different occasions, even better. Helmets that are certified by DOT (USA), ECE 22.05 (EU), ACU Gold (UK), or Snell (USA) would be an advantage.

The bottomline, pag pasado pareho sa safety standards, is the fashion sense.
Sino mas magandang graphics? Bagay ba ang kulay sa motor o jacket ko? Whatever makes me look good, dun ako. That's why i own modular, full face and cruiser helmets.
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I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU SIR JIM3553, BETTER SAVE MONEY FOR THE THREE KINDS OF CRASH HELMETS FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE USES PARA IN KASA MODA, IN KA PA RIN SA SAFETY AT IN KA PA RIN SA LOOKS BOTTOM LINE IN KA PA RIN SA MGA SURPRISE BACKRIDERS :O :clap: :banana: LESH WRIDE MGA BRO, SAFE RIDE SIYEMPRE:*

The bottomline, pag pasado pareho sa safety standards, is the fashion sense.
Sino mas magandang graphics? Bagay ba ang kulay sa motor o jacket ko? Whatever makes me look good, dun ako. That's why i own modular, full face and cruiser helmets.
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I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU SIR JIM3553, BETTER SAVE MONEY FOR THE THREE KINDS OF CRASH HELMETS FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE USES PARA IN KASA MODA, IN KA PA RIN SA SAFETY AT IN KA PA RIN SA LOOKS BOTTOM LINE IN KA PA RIN SA MGA SURPRISE BACKRIDERS :O :clap: :banana: LESH WRIDE MGA BRO, SAFE RIDE SIYEMPRE:* CRUISER BOIZ:D

Comparison Test of 7 Modular Flip Up Helmets:

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/accessoriesandgear/flip_face_helmet_comparison/

i just bought zeus fg23 full faced and my primary complain is the noise when you reached 100 kmh.. another helmet is the fulmer modular much quiet than zeus full faced and no fogging.. its up to you what do you think is the appropriate helmet to wear.... i think the replies are enough to choose...

ride safe...

i'm using modular helmet.. just beacuse i'm wearing eyeglasses..

mga bro, gusto ko rin ng modular na helmet, kaso ang problema ko, wala pa akong masyadong alam na bikeshop dito sa cebu (medyo bago palang kasi ako dito) kaya wala akong mapagpiliian. gusto ko sana order nalang ako sa mga mcp members din, bigay ko size ng ulo ko, ipapadala nalang dito, pero safe kaya pag ganun?

well is up to you kung gusto mong ipagkatiwala ang pera mo.. ask mo sir arwin ng action hobies yata yun kung willing silang magpadala ng helmet dyan sa cebu syempre dapat sagot mo yung shipping nun..

Sir zhea, ok lang po ko sa pera, I'm sure mapagkakatiwalaan ang mga owner ng shops na member ng MCP. Ang hindi po ko sure e kung tatama kaya ang sukat sa akin, kung safe po sya sa fitting, o baka hindi ko rin magagamit kasi maluwang o kaya naman ay masikip, yun po kasi ang inaalala ko. ok lang po kaya un?

mga bro, gusto ko rin ng modular na helmet, kaso ang problema ko, wala pa akong masyadong alam na bikeshop dito sa cebu (medyo bago palang kasi ako dito) kaya wala akong mapagpiliian. gusto ko sana order nalang ako sa mga mcp members din, bigay ko size ng ulo ko, ipapadala nalang dito, pero safe kaya pag ganun?

Good day,

OZ Racing Cebu 09159646118, baka po meron sa kanila...i send a PM to you

Where can you buy these modular helmets? Meron na ba ang Index yan?

Good day,

OZ Racing Cebu 09159646118, baka po meron sa kanila...i send a PM to you

galing na po ko dun sir. nadaanan ko lang nung papauwi na ko kahapon. meron silang modular kaso mejo mas mataas ang presyo nung zues, tapos yung isa e nolan na, hindi na kaya ng budget ko:O . nagreply na po ko sa pm at ngtext na po ko sir. salamat. hay, excited na ako sa modular ko.:clap:

i think it would be best to buy a helmet that would suit your needs, as 2Ti said... modulars are best for city driving because of the safety and comfort they bring. i myself bought a zeus modular, why? i always ride on the city with speeds anywhere from 30 kph to 60 kph, traffic? yes... so the flip up design of the modular is best compared to a fullface, it easily gives access for air to come in, making me comfy during stops, modulars are also best for riders who wear focals. as for certifications, modulars are DOT certified only, i doubt it if it would be SNELL certified because of the two piece design. now if you frequent slt, nlt, edsa... long highways or long high speed drives, you'll be better off wearing a fullface on your head. you won't enjoy a modular at speeds higher than 80 kph.... they tend to whistle:O . honestly.
goodluck on your choice... btw i am not promoting zeus but i heard that they also manufacture helmets for axo, so i guess zeus gives one of the best bang for the buck:C


same with inkjet...

I've tried my brother' modular helmet... and I still needed to remove my glasses before putting the helmet on... so i'm wondering what is the benefit of modular for those wearing glasses?

Also I normally wear a balaclava when I ride... does that "cancel" the benefits of th emodular design? Eh kasi when you open the helmet naka mask ka pa. So parang sayang lang.

I've only tried the modular once, so my assumptions could be wrong... then again, that's why i'm "asking" kung tama ang assumptions ko more then "saying" :D

Terminal: Try opening the face first before wearing your helmet. I wear sunglasses most of the time and I don't have a problem wearing/removing my modular helmet (Nolan 100-E) with them on. :)


I've tried my brother' modular helmet... and I still needed to remove my glasses before putting the helmet on... so i'm wondering what is the benefit of modular for those wearing glasses?

Also I normally wear a balaclava when I ride... does that "cancel" the benefits of th emodular design? Eh kasi when you open the helmet naka mask ka pa. So parang sayang lang.

I've only tried the modular once, so my assumptions could be wrong... then again, that's why i'm "asking" kung tama ang assumptions ko more then "saying" :D

modular helmet is the way to go for city driving which fortunately is advantageous especially during hotspots(traffics)... easily opens (no need to remove the whole helmet) for more vents.

Full-face Helmets is very suitable for long rides and if you're into gauges as well.

Both of them are safe just make sure to buy those that are certified by DOT, SNELL (the least).

I have those two.... fullface helmet for long-rides and modular helmet whenever I go to work. Still its your choice. HTH

Ano anong brand ba ng helmet ang certified ng DOT and SNELL. Sa dami kasi ng helmet ngayon even yung nagtitinda hindi alam kung certified ba product niya. I hope you could help me. Thanks

To anwser the first post,Yes. Modular helmets are less suprerior on frontal protection in comparison with full face helmets. But,using a modular helmet doesnt necessarily mean a compromised safety. A normal human brain can only aborsob 150G's (during deceleration). Anything above that you get injuries such as contusions, concussions, and above 200 G's you start to see more serious injuries worst death and thats neither the shell or the chin guard even starts to brake. However there's nothing wrong on maximixing safety, use Fullface specially if you riding aggressively.
;)

Ano anong brand ba ng helmet ang certified ng DOT and SNELL. Sa dami kasi ng helmet ngayon even yung nagtitinda hindi alam kung certified ba product niya. I hope you could help me. Thanksto start with......Index, Zeus, HJC, KBC, Arai, AGV, Shoei, Caberg, Soumy, Shark etc.:D

comment lang.. bakit sabi sakin ng isang staff or organizer ng isang drag racing sa macapagal... di daw tlga totoong DOT ang index, at di daw inaallow ang index sa circuit... tama po bako?

comment lang.. bakit sabi sakin ng isang staff or organizer ng isang drag racing sa macapagal... di daw tlga totoong DOT ang index, at di daw inaallow ang index sa circuit... tama po bako?anyone care to dispute their claims here???::)

http://www.indexhelmet.com/main%20certification%20eng.html

alam ko isang model lang ng Index ang DOT certified...can't remember which one...

comment lang.. bakit sabi sakin ng isang staff or organizer ng isang drag racing sa macapagal... di daw tlga totoong DOT ang index, at di daw inaallow ang index sa circuit... tama po bako?

ang hirap kasi sa index, mas madami ang fake sa original, and sa circuit racing kasi, dapat yung strap is d ring hindi yung snap o bolt ons

tsaka sa NRA yata di inaallow ang index?? tama po ba?

I've tried my brother' modular helmet... and I still needed to remove my glasses before putting the helmet on... so i'm wondering what is the benefit of modular for those wearing glasses?

Also I normally wear a balaclava when I ride... does that "cancel" the benefits of th emodular design? Eh kasi when you open the helmet naka mask ka pa. So parang sayang lang.

I've only tried the modular once, so my assumptions could be wrong... then again, that's why i'm "asking" kung tama ang assumptions ko more then "saying" :D

i wear prescription glasses and i use zeus508w and i don't need to take off my glasses when wearing it.

if you wear balaclava, flipup the chin bar then pull down the balaclava to expose your whole face. no need to remove your helmet and remove your balaclava. done this on checkpoints when i was required to.

even I will have the modular helmet if it meets my needs and if I do believe that it's safe enough for me...

The only Reason I got my modular helmets is for the convenience of being able to SMOKE, hehee , while riding on QUICK stops. Other than that, well, the modern design. SYNCHROTEC is a decent Shoei model.

the joints and locking assembly should at least resist the maximum average impact rating which i think is considered by the helmet manufacturers on modulars. though, there is always a tendency to accidentaly unlock or be unbolted in mc mishaps. this is why the full face is more advisable in aggressive riding and racing because it has a lesser tendency to be dismantled or opened in extreme situations.

most of my shades fits in my full face btw. the modulars are a bit more expensive than its full face counter parts for zeus at least. that's why got my full face. hth=b

for me its versatility primarily especially in an urban/suburban setting.

and also modulars are not very common especially in the province so there's the novelty coolness factor going on there (at least for me). oh how 'cool' it was the first time I had flip the lid and show my mug without removing the entire helmet

i do agree that quality full face helmets are still the best for long distance riding.
i have a half-face HJC and a Zeus modular and am looking to buy a full face HJC when i get enough cash in the future

for the safety factor....ive already crashed with my fullmer modular helmet and it didnt opened up in the middle of the crash so i think its very safe to use

Question para sa mga legal experts: Are modular helmets legal in cities that banned the use of full face helmets? Thanks

Can anyone tell me where I can buy this modular helmet and how much does it cost. I want to get one soon. It is very hot here and this seems to be a practical helmet to use.

sa caloocan madami yun....just ask for a modular helmet

may city ba na banned ang full face helmet?...puro rumor lang yun at di natutuloy...kaya wag magpaloko sa mga pulis