subject: Pros And Cons Of Full Face Helmets [print this page] The heavily padded design of the full-face helmet could impair the hearing capacity of the rider in crowded road. As the face is encased, some riders also complain that they lose their peripheral vision while using a full face helmet. Whether to opt for a full face helmet would depend on your travel demands and needs and you should make the choice after a thorough ground work on the topic.