Best Motorcycle Helmets

Motorcycle helmets are widely use in our society today and its use is even mandated in by our government. Its primary purpose is protection in case an accident may happen. It lessens the impact towards the head thus saves the rider’s life. Because of its importance, people designed various types to create more choices. But the question is which one is the best? Among the many, which answers your needs?

I’ve come up with a list of different types of helmets for you to ponder upon. I have even included the basic considerations if you are choosing what’s best.

Types of Motorcycle helmets:

1.       Motorcycle full face helmets

This type of helmet has its name full face helmet because it covers up to the chin part. It provides protection all over your head up to your chin. It assures a greatest amount of protection to the user. The materials used are designed to give more strength and durability. Moreover, the full face type has visor/face shield for eye protection. It comes with tinted and non tinted style.  The down side of this type however, is that it easily gets warm and foggy inside.

2.       Motorcycle hybrid helmets

People who wear glasses are the ones who usually benefits from this type. Its design allows you to wear a glasses inside. Also, this type permits you to open the chin area so that you can slide it up if you want to take it off.

3.       Motorcycle open face helmets

This type is also called the three quarter motorcycle helmet. This type focuses on the protection of the side of your face and your ears. The disadvantage of this type is that it doesn’t extend up to your chin so there is no protection in that area as compared to the full face type. Because of this, the rider can enjoy the wind on their face as they drive along. The visors are detachable if you don’t want to use one.

4.       Motorcycle shorty helmets

This also named half helmets. Among the different types, this one is the simplest. This is usually used if you are riding a custom bike or a cruiser. Because of its simplicity, there is no chin and side protection provided of this kind.

5.       Motorcycle Motor cross helmets

These are the ones used by people who join motor cross competitions. It has the most complex design because it has a dirt cap and it allows you to wear a goggle inside for additional protection to your eyes.

6.       Flip-up motorcycle helmets

Among the different type, this is the newest style. The user can conveniently flip up the face of the helmet without going through a hard time of taking it off. This is recommended for those people who need to check a map from time to time or those who need to use a communication gear often. This type is the one being used by the motorcycle-mounted officers across the country. Convenience and efficiency have brought this model to a higher level.

There are a lot of important considerations and factors to put into mind when you choose a helmet. I’ve enumerated some that I personally think are the important ones. These factors may help you decide on which type you need and want.

1.       Comfort- Next to safety, this factor must then be considered. You must fit the helmet in order to know if the size and the type is comfortable for you. Remember that you will be using it time and again so make sure that while wearing it, you will not be distracted by any uneasiness.

2.       Ventilation – To attain maximum comfort, ventilation must be adequate. This may affect the level of noise as you drive though but it is very important to avoid suffocation especially in a warm weather.

3.       Space – when I say space, I’m talking about the space inside the helmet for your ear or for sunglasses. Helmets must not be too tight because it may injure you ears in the long run.  

4.       Chin strap locking system – there are a lot of types of straps. The quick release with strap shifter, quick release press button, quick release with press button on the side, saw tooth connection, double d-ring connection, soft inner padding and Velcro connection for left-over strap. These straps are available on the market; just consider your own preference make sure that it can be open and close easily.

5.       Helmet comfort liner – the comfort liner refers to the padding where you rest your head against. It must be comfortable and breathable. This may also absorb sweat so it is better to choose the one which you can take out so that you can wash it from time to time.

6.       Visors – if your helmet has a visor try to see if this will not affect your vision. Look from side to side to check if there are vision changes. Remember that you are driving while using this so clarity of vision is a must. If your visor has a scratch, a Novus polish cleaner and scratch remover is available in the market.

Buying a helmet is not a quick thing to do. You must think about the factors I’ve enumerated and consider the style you want. In choosing the style you want, consider also your usage, these two must coincide with each other. Don’t rush when trying to buy one, spend time to discern and of course give time for fitting. This is because a helmet is not just an accessory that you can leave in your house if you are not comfortable using it. Try fitting it for five minutes to get the feel of it. Look at yourself in the mirror to know if it really fits you. Then look at every detail of the helmet structure so to ensure that you will not regret once you have paid for it.  Also, try to see the helmet safety standard. Some cheap helmets skip the test regarding safety testing standards.

Helmets are a necessity if you are a motorcycle driver. It can shield you from a grave damage or even save your life.