| A helmet is a life saver, as the law claims that it | | | | should also be selected with reference to your |
| is the most vital protective gear in the life of a | | | | head shape. |
| biker. The fun of biking is in the edge of the | | | | 4. Comfort: The physical and mental comfort is a |
| balance. No matter how seasoned you are, your | | | | must when choosing a helmet. This needs |
| own or somebody else's error can cost a human | | | | self-ascertaining and you should try various types |
| life. Helmet then becomes your guardian angel. In | | | | before you find your own exclusively suitable |
| most cases purchasing a helmet becomes a last | | | | piece. |
| minute job just before or after purchasing the | | | | 5. Coverage: It refers to the areas that your |
| bike. | | | | helmet covers. It means all the regions of your |
| If understood adequately, it can become a very | | | | face and head that are protected by it. Trendy |
| technical procedure. People normally do not spend | | | | ones also provide additional extensions that make |
| enough time and because of uneasy helmets their | | | | it look stylish but it all becomes useless if it not |
| riding becomes a less-enjoyable experience. This | | | | providing complete coverage to your head, back |
| may also be caused by just buying one based on | | | | of neck and forehead. |
| its looks or on the suggestion of the bike dealer. | | | | 6. Face-shield: Face-shield is a definite irritation for |
| Following are some specifications which can make | | | | some bikers but just like the helmet it must also |
| biking, a safe fun for you: | | | | conform to molding certifications that come along |
| 1. DOT Certification: The job a helmet is to | | | | it. Covering the face is definitely a motive but not |
| provide you safety. If it doesn't ensure so then | | | | at the cost of making you feel claustrophobic. Try |
| there is no use of wearing it. D.O.T. (Department | | | | many of them, until you find one evenly |
| of Transportation) provides a certification that | | | | ventilated. |
| you can find on a sticker at the back of your | | | | 7. Convenience features: This encompasses a |
| helmet. These helmets are tested in extreme in | | | | quick-change face-shield and a storage bag when |
| conditions and conform to all regulations needed | | | | you can carry an extra helmet. |
| to keep you safe. | | | | 8. Appearance: A wide-range of variety is available |
| 2. Retention: The helmet should comfortably sit on | | | | in the markets to make you confused easily. |
| your head, unless you take it off yourself. The | | | | More complicated looking are more expensive. |
| helmet should retain its position on your head | | | | Multi-colored ones are often more expensive than |
| when you experience accidental jumps or | | | | single colored helmets. |
| unexpected bumps. It should not slide off your | | | | 9. Cost: All these specifications and certifications |
| head particularly when it is bound to provide you | | | | make such helmets expensive and way more |
| protection. | | | | than the cheaper ones. A good helmet is no less |
| 3. Fit: Retention aspect works only when it fits on | | | | than an insurance policy, beyond its look invest in |
| your head perfectly. You should be able to move | | | | it enough to remain safe and to keep enjoying |
| your head aptly, envisioning all angles. The helmet | | | | biking. |