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How to Find the Right Helmet for Your Head | Rider Gear

How Helmet Should Fit?

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It’s extremely important to wear the proper safety gear when you’re riding, but many people overlook one of the most important pieces of equipment — the helmet. Selecting the right helmet is crucial, and this guide will help you figure out which helmet will work best for you. Each helmet fits differently. Some helmets require re-tuning as they loosen over time. Others may be comfortable out of the box but may require special earmuffs or ski goggles for the perfect fit.

Here’s How to Choose a Helmet that Fits:                              

Select A Helmet Style.

PISTA GP RR ECE-DOT LIMITED EDITION - WORLD TITLE 2003 helmet image
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ADVANT X CARBON Image
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Skyhawk KYT
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Arai Ram-X Helmet
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A helmet style is necessary but considerably less important than a helmet fit. A helmet that fits snugly can provide better protection than a style that fits loosely.

When trying to decide between a motorcycle helmet and a full face helmet, remember that a face shield offers no protection in a crash. Because the front half of your head will strike the ground first in a crash, face shields do not protect you at all. A helmet with a face shield offers no protection if the rear half of your head hits the ground first.

  • A helmet with a flip-up face shield offers protection only if you flip the shield up high enough. The flip-up face shield will also offer no protection if you flip the shield up low enough or don’t flip it up high enough.
  • An open face helmet with no shield offers no protection in a crash. The open face helmet will allow your chin to strike the ground first in a crash. Your jaw and your teeth may strike the ground first, and your chin and your face may strike the ground. Your open face helmet won’t protect your eyes

Find Out Head Shape And Size.

Choose a helmet that is appropriate for your weight and shape. A helmet with too much padding, such as a motocross helmet, will feel too heavy and bulky on your head. A helmet with no padding, such as an open-face helmet, will cause you to overheat. A helmet with too many vents or too few of them will not provide enough airflow. Your helmet must fit properly. Look at the shape of the top half of your head and try to see if it’s round or oval. Then look at the side and front edges and see if you can see a straight down the vertical line. The helmet should sit just above that line on your head. If it doesn’t, try another size.

Fit On the Helmet.

The helmet should fit on the head, not around. Although using other methods of adjustment, the helmet should fit snugly but not squeeze the ears or squeeze the back of the head.

Examine For Proper Fit.

Motorcycle Helmets are an important safety factor while riding a bike. But the issue of fit is of fundamental importance to personal safety. The wrong helmet size can prevent it from doing its intended job of protecting the wearer. First, the helmet should be neither too tight nor too loose, as this will interfere with its ability to cushion the blow from an errant object hitting your head. The helmet should also fit snugly on the head to reduce the formation of pressure points, which can heat the scalp and lead to headaches.

Try To Wear the Helmet for About Half an Hour / 30 Minutes.

You should wear the helmet for 30 minutes. If it is not comfortable, then it’s not right. Also, on a long ride, you should wear a helmet for proper protection.

When shopping for a helmet, it is best to try on as many brands as possible to find the helmet that fits you the best. There are so many brands on the market, be sure to try them out before buying.

So, How Helmet Should Fit?

Helmet fit is, at first, a bit awkward for riders, but it’s necessary to understand the fit process so you can enjoy the freedom of riding safely. A helmet should fit snugly but not too tight; you should be able to hear your voice clearly and breathe easily while wearing the helmet. The helmet should fit on your head with 1⁄2 inch of room between the edges of the helmet and your earlobes and with a 1⁄4-inch gap between the helmet and your eyebrows. Your chin guard should extend just beyond the top of the chin. Your eyes should be 2 inches from the bottom of the helmet. Be sure to try on a helmet in both summer and winter because helmet materials expand and contract during these seasons.

Finding the right helmet to fit your head can be a chore. However, if you wear a helmet, you should make sure that it fits properly and stays on your head. The helmet should be snug but not too tight. Your head should fit snugly in the helmet, with no gaps where the helmet meets the face. The helmet should rest squarely on the crown of your head without wrinkling or caving in. The helmet should not be so comfortable that you might find that it slides around on your head.

A helmet should fit comfortably but should not feel loose. It should be possible to breathe easily. A helmet must meet the DOT standard and have a chin bar, chin strap, brim, and face shield. The chin bar should be positioned right at the base of the shin bone. The chin strap should be snug. The helmet should fit snugly on the head.

Motorcycle helmets may feel like simple accessories, but the wrong fit can be disastrous. In general, helmets are designed with a biconvex shell and a 30° downward slope from front to back. Helmets come in many different shapes and sizes, so getting the right fit is important. Helmets with chin bars and-bottomed helmets are the least compact. Soft-foam helmets are the least protective. The inside to outside measurement should be one to two inches smaller than your head.

Helmets come in so many styles and designs. Whether it’s a classic bike helmet, a motocross helmet, or a full-face helmet, there are choices out there to fit anyone’s needs. The best motorcycle helmet is the one that fits you best. Buy the best helmet you can afford, and a critical measurement for helmet fit is peak height.