treebark
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HI Treebark. Every helmet fits differently. The best thing to do is go to a few bike shops that carry different brands of helmets and try them on. Hopefully the sales person in the bike shop can help you select , adjust and fit the helmet properly when you try them on.
Most GIRO helmets fit me very well and BELL helmets do not fit the shape of my head, but BELL is a quality helmet maker. When you try the helmets on try and be aware of pressure points. These are area's where the pads come in contact with your head. If it feels tight and uncomfotable try a different brand or model of helmet. Most good helmets come with different thickness pads that you can switch out to make a more custom fit.
Price is also a big factor. You get what you pay for when you purchase retail. Best way is to shop around either on the web or local bike shops for last years helmets or closeouts. Sometimes you can purchase a high end helmet for half price or even more! Most helmets are the same as last years model, just a different color or graphics on the helmet.
If you purchase a lower priced helmet make sure it has the CPSC or ASTM certification sticker. All helmets have to be up to these standards of helmet safety. Remember More vents in the helmet, the cooler your head stays on hot days.
Hope this helps.
HI Treebark. Every helmet fits differently. The best thing to do is go to a few bike shops that carry different brands of helmets and try them on. Hopefully the sales person in the bike shop can help you select , adjust and fit the helmet properly when you try them on.
Most GIRO helmets fit me very well and BELL helmets do not fit the shape of my head, but BELL is a quality helmet maker. When you try the helmets on try and be aware of pressure points. These are area's where the pads come in contact with your head. If it feels tight and uncomfotable try a different brand or model of helmet. Most good helmets come with different thickness pads that you can switch out to make a more custom fit.
Price is also a big factor. You get what you pay for when you purchase retail. Best way is to shop around either on the web or local bike shops for last years helmets or closeouts. Sometimes you can purchase a high end helmet for half price or even more! Most helmets are the same as last years model, just a different color or graphics on the helmet.
If you purchase a lower priced helmet make sure it has the CPSC or ASTM certification sticker. All helmets have to be up to these standards of helmet safety. Remember More vents in the helmet, the cooler your head stays on hot days.
Hope this helps.
Best motorcycle helmet?
Shannon
I'm going to be getting my motorcycle license soon and I want to get a good helmet seeing as it will be my first bike. What do you think is the best (fit, noise, protection) brand? Is there any difference between men and women's helmets besides the graphics? A few I've been looking at is a Speed and Strength ss1000, AGV K3 crew, and a scorpion EXO400. Would these be good options or look at something else?
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I'm all for all the best materials, full faced, etc. However, in the end you need to buy a helmet that you'll wear. The best helmet in the universe won't protect you if you're not wearing it. I'd rather see someone in a cheap half helmet than no helmet at all (though half helmets are barely worth anything).
Here's what I suggest, go to a shop that sells helmets, and put one on. Walk around the store for 10-15 minutes while wearing the helmet (you'll probably feel a little silly at first, but a lot of people do it). If the helmet causes pressure anywhere or starts to hurt, then don't buy it. A good shop will have a good sales person in their safety wear area. I would ask them about fit (many people tend to buy helmets that are too lose).
There's no difference between men's and women's helmets, however, they are starting to make some helmets that have a small bevel in the back padding to accommodate pony tails and dew rags.
If your concerned with protection, a full faced helmet will give you the most. Yes a three quarters or half face will protect most of it, but your chin is still left unprotected. And I've seen plenty of people take spills and land on their chin.
I've worn a full face helmet the whole time I've ever ridden, and I've never had any comfort problems (although, I wouldn't suggest an all black full faced helmet in the summer, that can get hot). I decent full faced helmet will be light colored and/or reflective (so it doesn't just absorb heat) and will have a bunch of air channels. While riding, I've never had issues with my neck or movement or anything else, though a cheap full faced can be somewhat heavy. A decent full faced helmet will be much lighter.
So make sure you'll buy what you'll wear, and you try it on in the shop for comfort. Talk to the salesperson and get them to help you with fit. The more protection the better, but any protection is better than nothing. I hope you're going to take a safety course, not only will it better prepare you, but you can also talk to the instructors about safety gear. GL
I'm all for all the best materials, full faced, etc. However, in the end you need to buy a helmet that you'll wear. The best helmet in the universe won't protect you if you're not wearing it. I'd rather see someone in a cheap half helmet than no helmet at all (though half helmets are barely worth anything).
Here's what I suggest, go to a shop that sells helmets, and put one on. Walk around the store for 10-15 minutes while wearing the helmet (you'll probably feel a little silly at first, but a lot of people do it). If the helmet causes pressure anywhere or starts to hurt, then don't buy it. A good shop will have a good sales person in their safety wear area. I would ask them about fit (many people tend to buy helmets that are too lose).
There's no difference between men's and women's helmets, however, they are starting to make some helmets that have a small bevel in the back padding to accommodate pony tails and dew rags.
If your concerned with protection, a full faced helmet will give you the most. Yes a three quarters or half face will protect most of it, but your chin is still left unprotected. And I've seen plenty of people take spills and land on their chin.
I've worn a full face helmet the whole time I've ever ridden, and I've never had any comfort problems (although, I wouldn't suggest an all black full faced helmet in the summer, that can get hot). I decent full faced helmet will be light colored and/or reflective (so it doesn't just absorb heat) and will have a bunch of air channels. While riding, I've never had issues with my neck or movement or anything else, though a cheap full faced can be somewhat heavy. A decent full faced helmet will be much lighter.
So make sure you'll buy what you'll wear, and you try it on in the shop for comfort. Talk to the salesperson and get them to help you with fit. The more protection the better, but any protection is better than nothing. I hope you're going to take a safety course, not only will it better prepare you, but you can also talk to the instructors about safety gear. GL
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