On October 29th 2004 if I had not been wearing a full face (shoie rf-1000) when I was hit by a car I'd have smaller nose, possible glass eye and facial reconstruction. After contacting the ground with my left wrist (3 fractures ouch) I face planted the asphault. 3 or 4 small scrates on the chin bar, but the face shield is another story. Deep gouges in it. The shield did not shatter. I was going about 35 when I started my exit from bike. I'm convienced the helment saved me. Mark