Dirk Mathers asked:




A motorcycle helmet is a necessity for any one on a bike. Not only do they make you look cooler, especially when you match cool ride, but they provide the utmost safety on every drive, not just in the event of a collision. They keep the sun blocked, the bugs away, and if it's cold, the heat in. There are several kinds of motorcycle helmets, some are safer than others, and most of them vary in size and appearance. Beginning with the safest, here are the main types of motorcycle helmets.

A full face helmet covers the entire head of the rider. The rear of the helmet completely covers the skill and there is also a protective section in the front to protect the chin. Most fill face helmets are made with vents to increase the airflow inside the helmet. Some critics lack interest in the full face helmets due to their increased heat and isolation, the lack of wind, and the idea that such helmets reduce the ability to hear. However, these are very popular and known for their protectiveness by all motorcycle enthusiasts. 35% of all motorcycle crashes show major impact or injury to the chin-bar region. Based on that fact alone, a full face helmet is the safest of all motorcycle helmets.

An off-road helmet is also known as a "motocross" helmet. With proper goggles used in sync with an off-road helmet enables the same amount of safety as a full face helmet. The difference is that an off-road helmet has an elongated chin and visor portion. The face is also partially opened to allow more air flow and more protection from the sun when worn with goggles of some kind. Modern off road helmets usually include an angular chin bar rather than a round one. This along with the face mask helps to fend off the dirt and debris that could enter the nose or mouth during riding.

An open face helmet is also known as a "three-quarters" helmet. The rear does indeed cover the back of the skill but it lacks the lower chin bar and they do not necessarily include a face shield. However, most of them come with a visor selection that can be adjusted to reduce the glare of the sun. An open face helmet offers the same protection as a full-face helmet but it does little to protect the face. Because of this fact it is not uncommon for it to be required to wear some type of wrap-around sunglasses in conjunction with an open face helmet.

The other types of helmets include a modular or "flip-up" helmet and the half face helmet. The other type of headwear bikers might wear include "beanies," "brain buckets" or "novelty helmets." However these are used as an illusion of compliance with the law but are not certified or DOT approved by any means. They protect the scalp against abrasion maybe, but they have never protected the skull or brain from impact. It is important that if you ride a bike, get a reliable motorcycle helmet, preferably one of the top three mentioned.

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Dona Rosa asked:




Around a century back, bikers did not have to worry about their health and well being while driving motorcycles. This was because of the fact that the bikes they rode lacked in both features and power. When the first motorcycle was built in about 1885, no one cared about accidents and the injuries resulting from them.

Once better automobile engineering techniques and equally better resources were available, the motorcycles started increasing speed. Results were that the fatality rate of motorcycle riders rose with the advent of faster motorbikes.

A high number of deaths resulting from motorcycle accidents lead to an urgent need for the motorcycle helmet. Hence, the first commercial motorcycle helmet was made in 1953 by a professor from the University of Southern California. One of the main reasons stated behind this was because Harley Davidson and Indian Motorcycles were going to create motorcycles for the riders who wanted the thrill of speed.

Head Protection

Protecting the head when one rides the motorcycle is very important. A motorcycle helmet is one of the most important requirements of safe driving and mostly precedes all other safety gears. Its need increases especially when one considers the statistics where motorcycle fatalities are cited as being one of the most dominant causes of brain injuries today.

Many riders due to various reasons, physical or psychological, tend not to wear motorcycle helmets. However, it is advisable for them not to sustain this habit as this could lead to dangerous consequences.

Note: it should be appreciated that many countries have stepped in to make wearing a helmet mandatory by including it in their law. It is advisable for both the drivers as well as any passengers to wear helmets.

About Helmets

In case of an accident, the impact is absorbed by a motorcycle helmet. One of the first things that one should look for in a helmet is the material of the helmet. A helmet should ideally be lightweight and tough.

Today, crack resistant fibers and high grade plastic have made the helmet manufacturing processes very easy and efficient. Motorcycle helmets should have high impact resistance and high quality.

While buying a helmet one should remember that the money spent on a helmet is worth its benefits. A helmet that does its job is always worth more then the money spent on it.

While buying a helmet, the next important thing to remember is the comfort that the helmet provides. Today markets are filled with many types of helmets; the full faced helmet is the safest option and should be preferred over other types. One could also choose the half face helmet which offers a good protection and gives a wider view of the road.

Along with having a tough body, helmets should ideally carry a clear visor that can shield the face and eyes from wind as well as dust. A helmet should fit properly, cover the full face, feel soft and itch less at the places of contact, and be of sweat absorbing material on the inside. The choice of color, stickers, and graphics depends entirely upon an individual.

Today helmets are available in many shapes and sizes according to your requirements. Many branded helmet manufactures have incorporated facilities like ventilation systems, and anti-fog visors, while keeping in view of not hindering the biking experience craved by the bikers.

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	Without Motorcycle Helmets: We All Pay the Price Sale Price: $14.95
	Without Motorcycle Helmets: We All Pay the Price (1998) was produced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The film examines why it is vital to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle. It goes into detail on injuries and how much more severe they are when the motorcycle rider is not wearing a helmet...