| Here are some tips for choosing the right | | | | around inside the helmet. |
| motorcycle helmet for you: | | | | Size & Weight |
| Different Types of Helmets | | | | The proper size and weight is determined by your |
| First you'll need to decide what type of helmet | | | | head size. Obviously, a smaller woman and a |
| you are looking to purchase. There are several | | | | larger man will not have the same size head. If |
| types of helmets, each has different features and | | | | you plan on having passengers on your |
| pros and cons. For instance, there are helmets | | | | motorcycle often, be sure to get a helmet just |
| especially for motocross. Also, helmet types | | | | for them. It's best to try on the helmets at the |
| include the full face kind that provide protection all | | | | store and get help from the sales clerks to decide |
| around your head, as well as a half shell and three | | | | the best size and weight of helmet you need. If a |
| quarter shell type which offer protection mainly to | | | | helmet is too heavy for you, this can lead to neck |
| your head area. Full face helmets provide | | | | and back problems after long rides. |
| protection completely around your head and also | | | | Safety |
| include a full face shield. Many motorcyclists who | | | | The absolute most important aspect of choosing |
| enjoy riding at higher speeds choose this option | | | | a motorcycle helmet is to choose one that will |
| for maximum protection and also to make them | | | | protect your head in an accident. Look for |
| more aerodynamic. | | | | helmets that have been thoroughly safety tested |
| Comfort | | | | and certified. Also, while you may want to opt for |
| One extremely important criteria for a | | | | that jet black or dark blue helmet with the |
| motorcycle helmet is to make sure that the | | | | airbrushed design, you should also consider a |
| helmet fits comfortably, yet remains snug around | | | | helmet that is bright in color, even neon so that |
| your head. If your helmet isn't completely | | | | you are even more visible at all times of day or |
| comfortable for you, then it's likely that you'll opt | | | | night. Being visible to other drivers is extremely |
| not to wear it or it could cause you pain and | | | | important to safety on the road. You can also |
| discomfort, or even be a distraction while you are | | | | buy reflective tape or paint your helmet with |
| riding. You can avoid these problems by trying on | | | | additional reflective paint to increase your visibility. |
| and wearing the helmet for at least a few | | | | Also, it may seem obvious, but it's crucial to |
| minutes. This way the heat of your head will | | | | make sure that you are wearing your helmet |
| conform the padding inside the helmet to your | | | | properly to insure maximum safety. Don't forget |
| head and give you a good idea of how the helmet | | | | to use any buckles or velcro, make sure they are |
| will feel on you while riding. The padding inside the | | | | fastened properly so that your helmet doesn't fall |
| helmet should be soft but slightly firm around | | | | off or slide off during an accident. |
| your head. Your head should not be able to move | | | | |