Things To Consider While Buying A Motorcycle Helmet
Buying a motorbike helmet can be an uphill task. It may sound straightforward, but the reality is quite different. There are so many kinds of helmets available that it becomes difficult to choose one. One must consider the price variation as well. However, wearing a helmet is essential as it protects you from serious injury.
A motorcycle helmet does not guarantee 100% survival in case of an accident. It does guarantee to reduce the effect of any severe injury and increase the chance of survival since a motorcycle accident, in many cases, is fatal. Apart from your own protection, a helmet is mandatory to wear while riding on your bike in UAE and worldwide.
If caught riding your bike without a helmet, you will not only face heavy fines but your bike may also even be confiscated and get demerit points on your license. Irrespective of whether you are an experienced or amateur biker, there are certain things that you need to consider before you buy a helmet. In this article, we will talk about these critical factors.
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IMPORTANT FACTORS TO CONSIDER
● HOW OFTEN DO YOU RIDE
An important factor to consider while buying a helmet is to consider how often you ride your motorcycle. This factor is vital in determining the comfort level your helmet requires. If you ride your bike often, you need to buy a good ventilation helmet to allow the air to enter inside your helmet.
On the other hand, if you do not ride your motorbike regularly, you can buy not too expensive helmets. The critical thing to understand here is that the rider's safety is not compromised by buying a cost-efficient helmet. The only reason why they are less expensive is because of differences in comfort level, ventilation, quality, etc.
● ADEQUATE CUSHIONING
The primary purpose of helmets is to protect your head in an accident. This protection is given to your head by the inside cushioning of the helmet. Before buying a helmet, check the inner cushioning, and make sure that it has a significant amount of cushioning, which can give protection in case of an accident.
● TYPE OF HELMET
If we talk about motorcycle helmets, there are three types of helmets available.
- Open Face
- Full Face
- Half Face
A full-face helmet is the best of them all in the motorcycle category in terms of safety. Apart from this, you have the option of buying open and half-face helmets that are not as safe as full-face helmets. If you ride your bike frequently, then it is recommended that you buy a full-face helmet.
It will provide excellent protection to your head and face in an accident. The other two types of helmets are less likely to give protection to your face. If you want no compromise on your safety, PitStopArabia recommends you buy a full-face helmet to minimize the risk of injury in case of an accident. If you don’t ride your motorbike that frequently, you can opt for half or open-face helmets and enjoy the air passing your face. However, you will be compromising on your safety with these two helmets.
● VISOR
Another essential factor that needs to be considered while buying a motorcycle helmet is a visor. It should be clear as you see the road and traffic through the visor. Even though tinted visors may seem cool, they restrict your vision. The purpose of helmets is to provide safety. That is precisely what you should look for in a helmet. Any sort of hindrance on the visor should be avoided. If you have enough budget, go for anti-fog and anti-scratch visors as they will increase your safety.
Conclusion
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