I have 3 different helmets. A half shell for those hot Florida summers, an HJC 3/4 shell for general all around riding, and an HJC flip up for cooler weather. Yeah, I live in Florida and there is no helmet requirement if you carry the required coverage, which I do, but i just feel more comfortable wearing the lid. Mostly because I have my headset and intercom to listen to the tunes and chat with the back seat. Not to mention, living close to Georgia (helmet state) you never know when a whim might take you into the Peach State. I figure if I am going to lug a hat around, why not wear it?