To: jjm2111
most racers in helmets also have neck protection as well. that neck protection is not feasible on the road, as it limits how far you can turn your head.
when racing you don't need to turn your head, you have spotters over the radio.
the usual argument for "unsafe" is vision impairment.
12 posted on
08/18/2006 1:14:52 PM PDT by
absolootezer0
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To: absolootezer0
most racers in helmets also have neck protection as well. that neck protection is not feasible on the road, as it limits how far you can turn your head.
most motorcycle racers do NOT wear neck rolls. Some motocross racers do, but none of the roadracers I know of do.
14 posted on
08/18/2006 1:16:51 PM PDT by
SFC Chromey
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To: absolootezer0
"most racers in helmets also have neck protection as well. that neck protection is not feasible on the road, as it limits how far you can turn your head. " You may be right, but it is news to me.
"when racing you don't need to turn your head, "
Yes you do. You look through the turns; just like in all forms of motorcycle riding.
I wear a full-face when I ride and if anything vision is improved by the helmet. No tearing, no bugs in the face, etc.
19 posted on
08/18/2006 2:35:01 PM PDT by
jjm2111
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