Among the motorcycle safety routine you have to follow to prevent serious injuries to yourself and also to protect others around you, is the motorcycle helmet. It is an absolute necessity and in most countries around the world it is now legal obligation to wear a motorbike crash helmet. We all understand the importance of a protective head gear but do we know how to buy one? Are you one of those people who want to buy their first helmet but do not know how to select one? Have you bought many helmets but they have all been a waste of money? Read on for tips on how to select the right motorcycle helmet for yourself without wasting money and investing in the appropriate type:
Size That Fits
The number one, most important factor is choosing a helmet is the size of your head versus the size of the helmet. You do not want the helmet to be larger or smaller than your head because in both cases there are chances that you will never wear it again as well as it being a distraction. When ordering online, take a measurement tape and check the largest circumference of your head. That figure should correspond to the size of the helmet that will fit you -small, medium, large etc. Never buy a helmet a size larger or smaller than your head, if your size is not available, wait for a while or email the supplier so the right size can ordered for you.
Does not Slip or Fall off!
Secondly, the way it fits around your head once you have secured the chin strap is very important too. You need to wear the helmet in that case, and many shops have return policies so don't worry about the fact that you won't be able to return it if it doesn't fit. Make sure that the helmet fits snugly around your head. Wear it and rotate your neck in 360 degrees to be able to see if it slips off your head at any angle. It should fit around your cheeks firmly as well, making sure it does not slip out of position. You need to make sure of this because during a crash you do not want it to be loose enough o come off. It needs to be not too loose not too tight either. If it fits well and does not slip or is not uncomfortable then the helmet is perfect.
Size That Fits
The number one, most important factor is choosing a helmet is the size of your head versus the size of the helmet. You do not want the helmet to be larger or smaller than your head because in both cases there are chances that you will never wear it again as well as it being a distraction. When ordering online, take a measurement tape and check the largest circumference of your head. That figure should correspond to the size of the helmet that will fit you -small, medium, large etc. Never buy a helmet a size larger or smaller than your head, if your size is not available, wait for a while or email the supplier so the right size can ordered for you.
Does not Slip or Fall off!
Secondly, the way it fits around your head once you have secured the chin strap is very important too. You need to wear the helmet in that case, and many shops have return policies so don't worry about the fact that you won't be able to return it if it doesn't fit. Make sure that the helmet fits snugly around your head. Wear it and rotate your neck in 360 degrees to be able to see if it slips off your head at any angle. It should fit around your cheeks firmly as well, making sure it does not slip out of position. You need to make sure of this because during a crash you do not want it to be loose enough o come off. It needs to be not too loose not too tight either. If it fits well and does not slip or is not uncomfortable then the helmet is perfect.
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