Helmets don’t come cheap and more importantly, their purpose
cannot be taken for granted. Hence it is very important that you make sure that
your investment on a helmet is worth the time and money once it sits on your
head protecting you during the rides.
1. The Type of Helmet
You have witnessed several types of helmets that are
available in the market from full-faced, half-faced, modular, off-road and so
on. You need to first finalize what is your need and what are you comfortable
with. A full-faced helmet is usually the obvious choice for a biker, but if you
are riding a scooter, a half-faced helmet will suffice your need as well.
2. The Material
Most helmets are usually made of fibre-glass composites
while the high-end ones are made out of carbon composites and Kevlar. The
interiors of the helmet have cushioning with air mesh to soak up the sweat and
keep it the insides clean and dry. Do not purchase the plastic ones as they
will break even from a fall. The helmet is one of the most important safety gear for rides so the material should be of high quality.
3. The Visor
The visor is available in clear as well as tinted shades.
Choose what you are comfortable with. A dark tinted visor could make seeing at
night very difficult; whereas clear visors will let in the sunlight during the
day. Visors also develop scratches faster and can hamper the visibility of the
rider. Ask for UV protection visors, which are better in protecting than the
stock visors.
4. The Fit
If you remember wearing a helmet as a kid, you will also
remember it used to wobble up and down. This shows that the helmet is oversized
and not of your fit. Keep this in mind when trying out a helmet. The helmet
should have a snug fit and should not wobble or try to suffocate you by being
too tight. The helmet will pop out in case of an accident if it is lost or too
big.
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