Check it out. Oh yeah, he nailed why half helmets suck. As he so expertly showed, they don't protect the critical parts of your face if you fall off your bike, chiefly your face, side of your face ...

Many road riders, especially those in warm climates, will opt for a ¾ shell or open-face type of motorcycle helmet. A ¾ shell ...

Unlike a single-piece full-face helmet, a flip-front has a separate chin-bar that lifts up, exposing the face while the helmet is still on. Not only does this allow people to see your face for ID ...

But newer models are often indistinguishable from fixed, full face helmets, thanks to new lightweight materials and design. And of course, the view from inside is much the same as any helmet.