Motorcycle Helmets - Quite Possibly The Difference Between Life And Death For Motorcyclists

When a lot of motorcyclists get out on the open road, the last thing they want to worry about is having to wear a helmet because it may take away from the freedom that the enjoy while riding. Most bikers feel that the look of the motorcycle helmet takes away from the coolness or toughness of the rider on his or her big bad motorcycle. Although it may not be preferred look, it sure beats the look that would result if you were to get into a major accident, which could include a whole lot of scratching and scarring.

Many statistics point to the fact that major motorcycle accidents have resulted in serious head injuries if the biker was not wearing a helmet. It would seem that the case was that the riders involved in crashes were not wearing a helmet if close to 92% of those crashes resulted in injuries to the head and/or neck.

The are a number of states that require the use of helmets by law and there are also some that do not. The reason that many states had adopted the helmet law was because of the increasing amount of deaths that resulted from motorcycle accidents where the biker was not wearing a helmet. In states where the helmet law is not in affect, or where it has been removed, there has been an increasing number of head and neck injuries, as well as fatalities.

With so much risk involved when riding a motorcycle and the potential dangers that riders face, it's a wonder why many still refuse to wear one. If you've decided that you should be wearing a motorcycle helmet and are looking to purchase one, there are a few pointers listed below that will help in the process of finding the perfect helmet for you.

Motorcycle helmets are made up of a couple different pieces, both having their own unique and important functions. One piece is the liner or inner shell. This piece is typically made of foam which is designed to help reduce the impact of a crash. The second major piece of the helmet is the outer shell which is usually made with some sort of tough durable polycarbonate that will help take the brunt of the impact and help protect your head.

A good motorcycle helmet should be one that meets the requirements of the DOT. These requirements are set in order to provide guidelines that helmets should meet in order to be safe and most effective in the event of a crash. The helmets that have been tested and do indeed meet these rigorous requirements can be identified by the DOT sticker found on the back of the helmet. The SNELL certification is another set of standards that are recognized world wide in the process of determining whether or not a helmet is safe.

The fit of the helmet when you try it on is perhaps one of the more important factors that you should consider when making a purchase. It must be snug, but not so tight that it becomes uncomfortable after a half hour of riding. This can become a distraction to the rider. One way to tell if your helmet is too tight is you'll have red marks or impressions on your forehead, or cheeks. If the helmet is too loose, chances are it may come off if there is any amount of wind that is blowing on it while you're riding. This fit would do you no good if you were in an accident because it would come flying off.

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