Helmet Picking

4 TIPS TO FINDING THE PERFECT HELMETSTYLE

STYLE

The first thing when looking to buy a helmet is deciding what style suits you best as a rider. Is safety a priority or, do you just want to feel the cool wind in your face while wearing your cool sunglasses? The different helmet styles are full-face, modular, ¾ helmet and half helmet. If this is your first helmet, I would recommend a full-face helmet because they protect the greatest amount of your head and have the least amount of exposure when riding.

PRICE

The next thing to look at after deciding what style helmet you want to get would be the price range. There are different price ranges but, keep in mind that helmets like anything else are more expensive the better they are, whether it’s a popular style of helmet or a higher safety compliance. A good helmet with the minimum legal safety compliance can run you anywhere from $100-$150. But I’d recommend something a little more expensive as it is protecting your head, your most valuable body part.

SIZE

Figuring out what helmet fits best can be frustrating especially if you don’t know your head size. All helmets come in five sizes: Xtra Small, Small, Medium, Large, Xtra Large, though some brands might have bigger sizes. I have seen some helmets that were XXL for those who have a little more meat on their heads. What you should do is find a tape measure and wrap it around your head to find how many centimeters in diameter your head is. If that is not an option, then I recommend going into a motorcycle shop and trying out different helmet sizes until you find the right size.  Also keep in mind that helmets fit better over time, and the more you wear it the more the foam inside the helmet will mold to your face.

BRAND

There are many brands to choose from, but not all of them will be able to provide the type of safety that the more popular brands can provide. Some brands with great reviews and good safety compliances would be: Bell, Shoei, Arai and AGV. These brands provide quality helmets for relatively low prices, while also following the federal and state safety guidelines that many states require.