Motorcycle Helmet : What is it?
| A motorcycle helmet is an essential gear for motorcycle safety used by motorcycle riders to protect their heads during impacts, decreasing the chances of getting head injuries such as concussions, skull fractures, or brain injury. Depending on the design, it can have added features such as a face shield, ear protection, and intercom system. In most countries, wearing a motorcycle helmet while riding a motorcycle is required by law.
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Kinds of Motorcycle Helmets include the following: |
Full face motorcycle helmet
- A full face motorcycle helmet covers the entire head.
- Its front section covers the chin and the forehead, while the back section covers the base of the skull.
- The shell of the helmet is cut out across the eyes, nose, and mouth, allowing the rider to breathe and see comfortably.
- It has a plastic face shield that swivels up and down the face.
- It has vents to maintain airflow inside the helmet.
- It is not a very popular motorcycle helmet due to its increased heat, lack of wind, sense of isolation, and reduced hearing.
- However, it still provides the best protection.
Open face motorcycle helmet
- An open face helmet is also called a ¾ helmet.
- It covers the back of the skull, but it does not have a chin armor and a face shield.
- It can come with a clear or tinted visor that blocks out the sun and flying debris.
- The visor can be taken out so the helmet can be used with goggles or sunglasses for eye protection.
- It is secured around the head through a chin strap.
Half motorcycle helmet
- A half motorcycle helmet is similar to an open face helmet, except that it has a raised rear.
- It features the minimum coverage for motorcycle helmets allowable by US law.
- However, it is prone to shifting. It can also come off the rider's head during accidents.
- It is secured around the head through a chin strap.
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Standards: Choose a motorcycle helmet that meets all the legal requirements outlined in the DOT (Department of Transportation) standards. Make sure it comes with a DOT sticker. More stringent standards are set by SNELL, so to get the highest protection standards, get a motorcycle helmet approved by both DOT and SNELL.
Weight: Choose a lightweight helmet to prevent it from pulling down your neck when the wind is high.
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