What to look for when Buying a Motorcycle Helmet.

What to look for when Buying a Motorcycle Helmet.leas a half helmet if nothing else. If you absolutely
Buying a motorcycle helmet can be quite confusingwant a skull cap then ck to see if you can find one
these days. there are so many helmets to choosethat is at lest DOT approved if not DOT and Snell
from, trying to figure out which one is the right oneboth. I ride a cruiser myself so I understand the
for you can take some time. Motorcycle helmetsnotion of the wind in your hair and the freedom of
come in a variety of shapes sizes and colors. Therethe road. Its just a good idea to cover your head
are also quite a few manufacturers to choose from.with some thing just in case.
Most people pick a helmet that fits their personalityFull face motorcycle helmets are mostly worn by
or the colors of their bike. That is a good way to it.guys that ride crotch rockets or sport bikes is the
You should like the helmet so you will wear itmore correct term. Sport bikes these days pump out
whenever you are out there shredding some curves.a serious amount of horsepower, therefore it is vital
Here are a few of the most popular motorcycleto wear a helmet that can protect you in case of a
helmet makers around: Icon, AGV, Suomy, ZR, Nolan,crash, while still keeping you comfortable when you
Thor and Scorpion are just a few of the popularare out there tearing up the street or track. It is
manufacturers you can choose from. You havealmost impossible not to find a full face helmet that
several types of motorcycle helmets to choose from.fits your personality or your ride. These days you
Lets talk about half helmets. These are helmets thatcan even get custom graphics painted on your
do not cover your entire face they just cover thehelmet. Most offer a venting system which will keep
top of your heads the side of your head andair flowing in, a quick switch face shield so you can
sometimes come with a visor. A lot of these typesswitch from a clear to a tinted shield in no time. Full
also come with a face shield to keep debris and bugsface helmets are usually available starting at about
out of your face. If the half helmet you pick does$100 on up in to the $600+ range depending on what
not you will need to get you some goggles. Halfyou want, but for a couple of hundred you should be
helmets are very popular with the cruiser crowd. Alsoable to find one that suits you. Make sure that the fit
skullcaps are popular with this crowd. A skull cap isis tight enough where the helmet can not be turned
exactly what it implies it is a helmet that only coverswhen its on your head. the fit should be snug.
the cap of your skull. A skull cap usually has no visor.Motocross helmets are the other type that we
They are very popular with the American bike crowdshould mention. Specifically designed for off road use
mainly because the skullcaps are usually adorned withthese helmets are made to be full face helmets with
a nice paint job like skulls or an old airplane motif,a visor and no face shield. A set of goggles is needed
bullet holes, flames, iron crosses and the like. Skullcapsfor them if you want eye protection. Thor makes
are mostly for show and really do not offer much insome really nice ones for you to choose from.
the way of protection. You will find most of theWhen it comes to choosing a motorcycle helmet just
really cool ones are not DOT and SNELL approved.remember a few things. Choose a helmet that you
So if you are looking for protection I wouldwill like and will choose to wear. Make sure its DOT
recommend at least a half face if not a full faceand Snell approved for your safety. Make sure that
helmet. For cruiser riders it is sometimes hard to ridethe helmet fits properly on your head and is
around with a full face when your buddies arecomfortable enough to wear for hours on end.
wearing next to nothing. So I would recommend at