From digest.v7.n1576 Thu Apr 23 18:37:48 1998
From: Duane Collie <trapdnce_at_erols.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 14:23:08 -0400
Subject: Helmets

>> If you also have a motorcylce, go for the full face, without a second
>> thought on it. If it's just for the driver school, an open face will
>> more than suffice; Indeed the open face is more comfortable,
>> less obtrusive

Couple of years ago, according to Bill Love at OG Racing, while at Summit Point the Porsche Club was doing a Driving School when a deer bolted across the track and a 911 nailed the deer at well over 100 mph. The deer came up, over and into the car via the windshield. The Instructor had a 3/4 (open) face helmet and Bill told me the guy's face was like stewed tomatoes afterwards - damn near killed him and he lost his nose, teeth, etc. He was critical. Bbill loves to tell that story if you call him and ask.

That was enough to make be put down the 3/4 Bell Magnum and grab the Simpson LX (full face).

Shop wisely.

Duane Collie
RM3DR1 / UUC / ISOP
National Capital Chapter