Helmets Wearing modular helmet open while riding?

[4INer]

On that note I know that the manual for my Nolan specifically said to never do it. I would think this could also be looked at from the lawyer stand point. It sets up a grounds for defense if someone were to fall and have their neck snapped because the a chinguard in the up position caught something. It clearly states in the manual not to do it...

Can't remember the brands, but I did read a modular comparo a few months back that had a couple of them rated for riding chin bar up.. I believe HJC may have been one of them...... But you are correct about the Nolan. I have a Nolan and the manual says always ride with it down and locked. But on hot days at slow speeds I sometimes ignore the manual and ride chin bar up. My risk and my choice, and my fault if I end up face first in the side of an SUV.

 

[Bones]

Riding with the modular flipped up is akin to walking around with your pants unbuttoned and unzipped. You can do it, but don't expect the same level of protection you get in the closed position.

 

[jholder]

It is perfectly safe to ride with a flip-up helmet open....as long as you don't crash. If you do, then obviously it will provide less protection and could cause more injury than an open face.

That being said, why in the world do they call these helmets "modular"? That imlies they can be dissassembled into components, or "modules", which they can't really. They just open. Never mind, doesn't matter I suppose, the topic just got me to thinking...

Ride safe,