Full Face Helmet VS Half Face Helmet: Which is the Best?

In Republic Act 10054 or the Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009 it mandates that all motorcycle riders should wear a standard helmets while driving. Last 2012, the DTI announced that all helmets should have ICC (Import Commodity Clearance) Sticker which is also part of the mandated act. This is to ensure that helmets are all meet the safety standards. Aside from having an ICC sticker, what would be the safer helmet to use? The full-face helmet or the Half-face helmet?

Full Face Helmet

A full face helmet is designed to cover the entire head. It offers the best protection and these helmets are tried-and-tested for maximum protection. It protects the head and neck, and effective against the debris. Based on statistics in America, 60% of the motorcycle helmet impact happened around chin area. (Source: https://www.drivespark.com/off-beat/full-face-helmet-advantages/articlecontent-pf13588-007325.html)

Aside from the safety, it is also used to conceal the identities of the riding in tandem suspects. It is also an issue when some regions are implementing a “No Helmet Policy” despite the presence of Motorcycle Act. “Instead of protecting the people from accidents, which is the real purpose of [Republic Act] 10054, the helmets give protection to the criminals in doing their criminal acts” (Source: https://www.rappler.com/move-ph/issues/road-safety/173565-ban-full-face-motorcycle-helmets-morong-rizal)

Half Face Helmet

A half-face helmet are the most popular in the market today in terms of style and ventilation. Enjoying the wind on your face while driving would be a great joy for riders. Unlike the full face helmet, it reduced the amount of protection. It offers no protection on face and chin area. One of the advantages of half face is the visibility. In terms of price, it is much cheaper than the full face helmets.

“Motorcycling is all about balance”. (Source: http://davidbellm.com/5293-2/open-face-vs-closed-face-helmets-pros-and-cons/) Each helmet has pros and cons. It is based on your preferences. The most important factor is the safety. You ride because you love it, and you keep living because you love being alive.