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REMEMBER TO GET A FULL FACE HELMET! THIS IS A MUST DO THING FOR YOUR OWN WELL BEING!
AGAIN A FULL FACE HELMET IS A MUST (DOT, or/and SNELL/ ECE approved and preferably with a history of brand name endorsed/favored by a professional racing organization). Ideal “safe” color is solid white, next come in Green, Yellow and Orange colors. Your helmet should be outfitted with fluorescent or reflective paint/decals to make you very visible at twilight/night conditions.
Nolan, Shoei, Arai and several other premium (racing) helmet brands are highly recommended. These brands generally are DOT and SNELL certified and are higher quality, comfort (fit and finish), lightness and protection.
Vemar, Shark, Schuberth, Suomi are European made helmets and generally conform to ECE/BSI rating which means somewhat “softer” inner liner.
For a budgeted purchase an Asian (Chinese) made full face helmet ZR1 with a softer liner could be a great choice. Although it is not too comfortable it gives a very good protection. Other good purchases could be Asian (Chinese, Korean) made HJC, Icon, KBC and Scorpion helmets.
ALL helmets must be purchased BRAND NEW, as recent manufacture as possible, since helmets age and deteriorate relatively fast and should be replaced every 3-4 years.
A full face helmet provides protection during the crash in two ways:
1. At the moment of crash impact a layer (layers) of inner helmet liner (the one resting directly on the rider’s head) made up crushable, energy-absorbent material (Styrofoam in most cases) will compress and absorb most of the crash energy.
Common sense tells that softer inner liner will absorb more crash energy (should one occur) and will handle an accident better than the stiffer inner liner which will compress less upon crash impact and, therefore, transfer more crash energy to the rider’s head.
An inner Styrofoam liner should absolutely be present in the chin/ lower face areas of the helmet as these areas most impacted (statistically) in the crash and therefore provide vital head protection! For the same reason the flip face, ¾ and ½ helmets are NEVER recommended here. Wearing NO helmet at all to show off the “bravado” …won’t even be commented upon.
2. An outer, penetration/abrasion resistant shell made up of “tough” materials (Kevlar, fiberglass, carbon fiber) protects the rider if there is travel involved on the pavement. The outer shell is sleek and allows an easy slide should the helmet be dragged (travel) in event of accident on the road.
However, there is a flaming debate about helmet protection standards (DOT and SNELL) in the US motorcycle community about which standard is the best. The arguments put forth are about the efficiency of protection standards implemented in the helmet manufacture.
There are several main “protection” level standards such as:
1. DOT-Department of Transportation-this type endorses a somewhat softer helmet liner (crash absorbing material).
2. SNELL-M2000/M2005-racing foundation endorsed protection level with a “harder” more impact resistant liner to extinguish enormous forces involved in a very high speed racing accident (100-150+ mph). Arai had been known to withstand 196mph crash and a rider was back in racing next weekend!
3. ECE/BSI-European standards which are generally “softer” type helmet liners than the DOT and SNELL.
Some of the best information could be received from this in depth review.
Motorcycle Helmet Design, Helmet Standards and Head Protection - Gear Box - Motorcyclist Online
When selecting a helmet design you should first determine the shape of your head first. There are many different human head shapes and believe it or not but trying various helmet brands will lead you to finding your “perfect” helmet brand. Make a trip to a local motorcycle store and conduct a helmet fitting frenzy to get your own best fitting helmet.
Once you find several very comfortable helmets wear them around the store for at least 35 minutes each. You can check other gear or watch motorcycle racing (usually available at motorcycle stores) meanwhile. The store clerks/salesmen do not mind as this activity is crucial to you being comfortable on the road.
Just remember that your helmet’s fit and finish should have a natural feel. You should not notice any discomfort while the helmet is on. The liner should rest comfortably against your head. There absolutely should be no pressure (hot) spots/areas. Helmet position on the head must be snug with no significant horizontal or vertical travel or play in any direction. Helmet should be worn with a chin strap fastened and you should attempt to take the helmet off. Your helmet should NEVER be able to come off while a chin strap is fastened.
For further detailed helmet information review this link
Motorcycle Helmet FAQ - webBikeWorld
If you have loads of free time on your hands visit this web page for professional helmet/gear reviews.
Motorcycle Clothing, Helmet and Product Reviews - webBikeWorld
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AGAIN A FULL FACE HELMET IS A MUST (DOT, or/and SNELL/ ECE approved and preferably with a history of brand name endorsed/favored by a professional racing organization). Ideal “safe” color is solid white, next come in Green, Yellow and Orange colors. Your helmet should be outfitted with fluorescent or reflective paint/decals to make you very visible at twilight/night conditions.
Nolan, Shoei, Arai and several other premium (racing) helmet brands are highly recommended. These brands generally are DOT and SNELL certified and are higher quality, comfort (fit and finish), lightness and protection.
Vemar, Shark, Schuberth, Suomi are European made helmets and generally conform to ECE/BSI rating which means somewhat “softer” inner liner.
For a budgeted purchase an Asian (Chinese) made full face helmet ZR1 with a softer liner could be a great choice. Although it is not too comfortable it gives a very good protection. Other good purchases could be Asian (Chinese, Korean) made HJC, Icon, KBC and Scorpion helmets.
ALL helmets must be purchased BRAND NEW, as recent manufacture as possible, since helmets age and deteriorate relatively fast and should be replaced every 3-4 years.
A full face helmet provides protection during the crash in two ways:
1. At the moment of crash impact a layer (layers) of inner helmet liner (the one resting directly on the rider’s head) made up crushable, energy-absorbent material (Styrofoam in most cases) will compress and absorb most of the crash energy.
Common sense tells that softer inner liner will absorb more crash energy (should one occur) and will handle an accident better than the stiffer inner liner which will compress less upon crash impact and, therefore, transfer more crash energy to the rider’s head.
An inner Styrofoam liner should absolutely be present in the chin/ lower face areas of the helmet as these areas most impacted (statistically) in the crash and therefore provide vital head protection! For the same reason the flip face, ¾ and ½ helmets are NEVER recommended here. Wearing NO helmet at all to show off the “bravado” …won’t even be commented upon.
2. An outer, penetration/abrasion resistant shell made up of “tough” materials (Kevlar, fiberglass, carbon fiber) protects the rider if there is travel involved on the pavement. The outer shell is sleek and allows an easy slide should the helmet be dragged (travel) in event of accident on the road.
However, there is a flaming debate about helmet protection standards (DOT and SNELL) in the US motorcycle community about which standard is the best. The arguments put forth are about the efficiency of protection standards implemented in the helmet manufacture.
There are several main “protection” level standards such as:
1. DOT-Department of Transportation-this type endorses a somewhat softer helmet liner (crash absorbing material).
2. SNELL-M2000/M2005-racing foundation endorsed protection level with a “harder” more impact resistant liner to extinguish enormous forces involved in a very high speed racing accident (100-150+ mph). Arai had been known to withstand 196mph crash and a rider was back in racing next weekend!
3. ECE/BSI-European standards which are generally “softer” type helmet liners than the DOT and SNELL.
Some of the best information could be received from this in depth review.
Motorcycle Helmet Design, Helmet Standards and Head Protection - Gear Box - Motorcyclist Online
When selecting a helmet design you should first determine the shape of your head first. There are many different human head shapes and believe it or not but trying various helmet brands will lead you to finding your “perfect” helmet brand. Make a trip to a local motorcycle store and conduct a helmet fitting frenzy to get your own best fitting helmet.
Once you find several very comfortable helmets wear them around the store for at least 35 minutes each. You can check other gear or watch motorcycle racing (usually available at motorcycle stores) meanwhile. The store clerks/salesmen do not mind as this activity is crucial to you being comfortable on the road.
Just remember that your helmet’s fit and finish should have a natural feel. You should not notice any discomfort while the helmet is on. The liner should rest comfortably against your head. There absolutely should be no pressure (hot) spots/areas. Helmet position on the head must be snug with no significant horizontal or vertical travel or play in any direction. Helmet should be worn with a chin strap fastened and you should attempt to take the helmet off. Your helmet should NEVER be able to come off while a chin strap is fastened.
For further detailed helmet information review this link
Motorcycle Helmet FAQ - webBikeWorld
If you have loads of free time on your hands visit this web page for professional helmet/gear reviews.
Motorcycle Clothing, Helmet and Product Reviews - webBikeWorld
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