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Old Dec 11, 2004 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by X12
Also, other than rules, what has leaned me towards a full-faced helmet is that I've heard stories from people involving incidents with open-faced helmets. Something along the lines of jaws being broken because they made contact with the steering wheel. Ouch! So most likely, it'll be that m2 pro.

- X12
Actually there have been reports (don't know if they are true or not) that if an airbags goes off with your helmet on it can whip your head back with enough force to break your neck. I cannot see how you would break your jaw though.

SCCA is reviewing this right now to determine if full face helmets will be legal in cars with airbags. I personally say just disconnect your airbag or take the fuse out.
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