I know riding around showing of your new shades cause you to look really, really cool – stop it! Wear a helmet!
Okay, I’m off my soapbox now, and we would be supplied down to business.
When choosing a helmet there are quite a few things to consider; in this guide we will cover the basics to get you going.
First, search for a helmet that is designed for being “off-road” ( from time-to-time labeled as “motocross”) – a common motorcycle helmet will provide safety, but it won’t give some of the truly amazing features of a helmet made specifically for an ATV.
Second, make sure the helmet is comfortable – I know the first thing you consider with helmets is safety; but comfort is right up there. Check these things when comparing comfort levels: make certain there’s enough padding, check for a good seal around the ear (not touching the ear), ensure there is a neck roll that cradles the back of the neck, and ensure the’re no straps or fasteners protruding inside the helmet.
Next, and this is a large one, ensure that the helmet is DOT or Snell certified. Simple, if the helmet isn’t certified – don’t bother.
Also, if you are caught in the store and you have two safety helmets, and you merely can’t pick… Go with the one with the most EPS. EPS is the hard form-type liner in a helmet that actually absorbs the crash impact. Manufacturers can just put in the minimum, but some go above and beyond, so keep that in mind.
Finally, providing you have a face shield (and why wouldn’t you?) ensure it meets the VESC-8 or ANSI Z-87 standards, plus make sure the face shield doesn’t distort your view or flop around after you have opened it.
On final note: the materials that helmets are made out of deteriorate, so if you have an old helmet (or one with been on an accident due to the fact that the are single use items) – get a new one.
You can read more buyers guide at http://wredansudtin.livejournal.com/ or you can get ATV helmets cheap at http://helmets.atv-aftermarket.info/
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