FLy
what type of helmet do i need to buy for drive my moped.. i did read somewhere that maryland law ( state i live in) says moped drivers do not have to wear helmets.. which sounds crazy to me.. (bicycle riders are required by maryland law to wear helmets if you ride on the street).. so maybe the info i read was wrong.. but EITHER way im wearing a helmet... but im not sure which type of helmet to buy...
1. do i get an open faced motorcycle helmet ( what i was thinking about getting)
2. a full faced motorcycle helmet
3. or do they have moped style helmets i see vespa helmets on sale at ebay.. but im not really feeling those type of style helmets.. so would an open faced motorcylce helmet be the best choice or not???
Answer
Two things to think about: Saftey and Price. It depends if you want alot of one and some of the other or if you can comprimise. Let me tell you though, full face helmets are made mainly for saftey versus comfort. Full face helms take some getting used to and are designed to be SNUG around the face and head in order to work best to provide their best protection. They will cost the most since they are all around protective.
An open faced helmet is usually used by people who want some protection, alot of comfort and never expect to collide face first into the pavement (the plexiglass is not that tough lol.) Easy to get on and off (not a struggle like a full face). Usually they cost less than full faced helmets.
Both types have the chin straps, of course, to keep the helm on your head.
I know nothing of moped specific helmets though, although I can contribute that I have yet to see a moped rider wear a full faced helmet, although if you want to be origional there you go lol. If you get up to freeway/highway speeds on your moped, full faced is still prob the way to go since it is not really you worried if you are going to turn your own self over onto the road but the concern of drivers who might collide with you. Hence the importance of a full faced helmet.
D.O.T. and SNELL approved full faced helmets are recommended, approved and well tested and I am certain D.O.T. certs are available on open faced helmets as well. However they are only good for one fall as one will see in the information when they buy a helmet. These two certifications are greatly important in saftey concerns since many have seen cheap imitations fail with disasterous results. It is very extensive in the reasons why helms last one fall so I will conclude my contribution.
Take care in your search and good luck.
Two things to think about: Saftey and Price. It depends if you want alot of one and some of the other or if you can comprimise. Let me tell you though, full face helmets are made mainly for saftey versus comfort. Full face helms take some getting used to and are designed to be SNUG around the face and head in order to work best to provide their best protection. They will cost the most since they are all around protective.
An open faced helmet is usually used by people who want some protection, alot of comfort and never expect to collide face first into the pavement (the plexiglass is not that tough lol.) Easy to get on and off (not a struggle like a full face). Usually they cost less than full faced helmets.
Both types have the chin straps, of course, to keep the helm on your head.
I know nothing of moped specific helmets though, although I can contribute that I have yet to see a moped rider wear a full faced helmet, although if you want to be origional there you go lol. If you get up to freeway/highway speeds on your moped, full faced is still prob the way to go since it is not really you worried if you are going to turn your own self over onto the road but the concern of drivers who might collide with you. Hence the importance of a full faced helmet.
D.O.T. and SNELL approved full faced helmets are recommended, approved and well tested and I am certain D.O.T. certs are available on open faced helmets as well. However they are only good for one fall as one will see in the information when they buy a helmet. These two certifications are greatly important in saftey concerns since many have seen cheap imitations fail with disasterous results. It is very extensive in the reasons why helms last one fall so I will conclude my contribution.
Take care in your search and good luck.
Bicycle Helmets and what you think?
Matt E
So, Just wondering what you all think of them? The helmet safety standards are very wierdly tested and helmets dont really protect you from a side hit like a hit from center of the top. Anyhow, if its a law in some states for children up to 16 and in other states, that even adults have to wear them, why are they not standard with the bicycle that you buy? I mean, cars automatically come with safety belts because they have been proven to help with safety during accidents, and because its the law to wear them so why arent bikes not fitted with a free helmet voucher? Besides the whole companies trying to make extra money do you know why this is not a law yet?
Answer
Helmets are NOT like seatbelts in cars, they are separate and vary widely in design and price. Furthermore, there is no national law saying every bike rider must wear a helmet. The manufacturuer of the bike isn't the manufacturer of the helmet, so how do costs get assigned? How much does the voucher cover? Does the helmet manufacturuer get paid if the bike buyer doesn't want a helmet? etc, etc.
It makes more sense the way it is. If the law says helmet everyone picks what they want/can afford (all have to meet safety standards despite cost differences). If they don't have to have one/choose not to there is no extra cost. To do otherwise puts costs up for everyone.
Helmets are NOT like seatbelts in cars, they are separate and vary widely in design and price. Furthermore, there is no national law saying every bike rider must wear a helmet. The manufacturuer of the bike isn't the manufacturer of the helmet, so how do costs get assigned? How much does the voucher cover? Does the helmet manufacturuer get paid if the bike buyer doesn't want a helmet? etc, etc.
It makes more sense the way it is. If the law says helmet everyone picks what they want/can afford (all have to meet safety standards despite cost differences). If they don't have to have one/choose not to there is no extra cost. To do otherwise puts costs up for everyone.
Powered by Yahoo! Answers
Title Post: WHAT TYPE OF HELMET do I BUY for MOPEDS?
Rating: 100% based on 9998 ratings. 5 user reviews.
Author: Unknown
Thanks For Coming To My Blog
Rating: 100% based on 9998 ratings. 5 user reviews.
Author: Unknown
Thanks For Coming To My Blog
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar