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While a standard face helmet will give you some protection, nothing can top the protection afforded by that of a full face motorcycle helmet. Since it covers the entire head by having its rear extending to cover the nape and the head's base, and provides front protection for the chin and jaw area, these motorcycle helmets cover a hundred percent of the skull of the rider. A standard model falls short of protecting the ears, the base of the skull, along with the chin and jaw area. A half-face could cover some of these areas but still exposes the face to damage. Full face motorcycle helmets take care of all area of the head. Some people will say that these helmets are too constricting, too hot, reduces hearing, and it separates the rider from the wind. Safety buffs are very quick to point out that they can still get wind and coolness and relative freedom with these full-face models without compromising their protection. They will say that there are modular or convertible with flip-up or flip-face helmets, all improvements of the full-face motorcycle helmets, where chin bars pivot upwards, venting systems allow for head crown cooling and internal airflow, visors and chin portions extend to leave more room, and acoustic features ensure low-noise and maximum sensitivity to ambient noise. For these full face helmets to furnish maximum protection, the outer shell must be sturdy enough to ward off penetration while still capable of spreading the load and impact. Inside the shell, the liner has to be constructed of materials like expanding polystyrene that absorb the energy of, and crushes on, impact. The chin section or chin strap must fit the helmet snugly to the rider's head without constricting movement. And fit padding and liners must allow for comfort and snug fit so that the helmet remains intact and in protective position in the event of a crash.
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