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Hoping to add a Super 3 to the garage next month...any thoughts on whether I should get an open face or full face helmet, and any recommendations on all-in-one waterproof? Many thanks, Beard

I went with a modular as I feel provides similar safety of a full-face with the flexibility to be open or just shield down to block wind. Mine also has an integrated sun visor which is great. I have the previous version of this one.

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/shark-evo-gt-helmet

These are our choice, and we really love them

https://www.speedymarmots.com/works-4-helmets-intercoms/

Important that the visor covers down to your chin if you plan to use intercoms, and they protect you much better against the rain than an open face with goggles

Don't forget to add bluetooth kit for speakers and microphone to your helmet - Sena and Cardo being popular brands. You then can have intercom and phone streaming for music, satnav voice and handsfree phone calls. Their mesh technology allows for multiple intercom with other users when travelling in a group.

Key issue on helmets is how tall you are...and in a Super 3 possibly more so as you seem to sit high. We are both tall so in our 5 speeder, heads are well in the airflow so helments/goggles are vital to protect against stones etc thrown up by other vehicles. We have had a revolution since adopting full face Shoei Neotec flipfront helmets with properly intgrated bluetooth comms. Besides being able to talk with each other, the reduction in noise/buffeting on fast roads makes long runs much more viable. Nothing new for those coming from motorbikes. If you are of smaller stature, the windshields will protect you a lot more and many just use goggle/earplugs...

Waterproofs. We came to the 3 wheeler from dinghy sailing and trekking so have used kit from that to stay dry/warm (ish). Motorcycle waterproofs would be another option but don't expect to stay totally dry in a downpour!

See also https://www.talkmorgan.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/244267/driving-the-m3w-with-a-helmet

With the Super 3 you are higher so probably more protection recommended.

Go for the lightest helmet you can get - helmets and seatbelts dont mix. Open face is fine if you can get one with a full face visor,

Just curious - are you talking about looks or something functional? (Functionally I've never had a problem with a helmet + seatbelt, and its pretty much a compulsory combination on a trackday in any vehicle with more than 2 wheels!).

If you wear a helmet, don't wear the seatbelt. If anything happens, your head will snap forward due to the added weight of the helmet while your torso will remain fixed. Bad whiplash or worse, a broken neck.

Other consideration is if you wear a helmet, you're riding a motorcycle. If you are belted, you are in a car. Make up your mind. don't do both.

Correct if your body is restrained and you have an accident the weight of the helmet can break your neck. Helmets on bikes. I problem as the body is free to move, seatbelts in cars restrain the body and generally an airbag stops too much movement. The answer is a HANS restraint used in sports cars where helmets are worn. That said the Helen is really protection against flying stuff rather than impact - hence the lightness being key