Oh.. what the heck.. I'll bite.. I've had full face, 3/4 helmets, half helmets (DOT), and skid lids. I must admit that I now ride almost all the time w/ a skid lid, or a carbon fiber half (not DOT.. but much like one).. Why.. well.. no matter what I say here, I will get a myriad of responses on why my thoughts are inaccurate... so, will simply say it's the one that I like most.
I use a Full face helmet in March-JUne & fromOCT - NOv ( i live in MI) From JUly-Sept I use a 3/4 helmet, its cooler &lighter & easier to carry