March 27, 2010
Tips for Buying a New Motorcycle Helmet
If you're buying a new motorcycle helmet for the first time, or for the first time in years, you may be surprised at how many choices you have available. How will you know what the best helmet is for you?
You'll need to figure out what type of style you're interested in before you can buy a new motorcycle helmet. Are you most interested in safety? Or do you like to feel the wind on your face when you ride?
For those riders for whom safety is their first priority, you should look into full face helmets as you buy a new motorcycle helmet. In a crash, these will protect your entire head and face.
If you enjoy the feel of the wind in your face, open face is the style that is right for you when buying a new motorcycle helmet. It doesn't give you face or chin protecting, but it does cover the top and sides of your head.
Once you've decided on a helmet design, you need to decide how you'd like it to look. There are many different colors to choose from, including metallic, and a lot of cool and customizable graphics.
After you've decided on a style and design for your helmet, it's time to find what safety certification is right for you. A DOT certified helmet means it has been tested by its manufacturer, and meets minimum government set safety standards.
A Snell certification is more rigorous testing, done in an independent laboratory. A Snell helmet is the safest that there is, but is usually often an expensive helmet, which can be prohibitive.
If it's time to buy a new motorcycle helmet, don't be intimidated. You can find them at your local bike shop, or by searching online. Just keep in mind what you're looking for in your new helmet.
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