How To Choose The Right Helmet Size?

​When driving motorcycles, having a motorcycle helmet is crucial for a rider. As a motorcycle rider, you should always look for the right-sized motorcycle helmet to ensure maximum protection and comfort while riding. Getting too small or big a helmet could reduce visibility and cause discomfort and injuries when involved in an accident.

This article will discuss the importance of choosing the right and correct helmet sizes.

Choosing your Helmet Style
Motorcycle riders always have many helmet styles available to their preferences. With the huge selection of motorcycle helmet styles available, it could be intimidating to choose from all these, especially if you are a new rider. Here are a few styles of helmets you should consider when finding the perfect helmet.

1. Open Helmet Style
   This type provides the least restriction and protection. Open-faced helmets have many airflows because the structure does not cover the rider’s face and chin. These helmets could also be considered a half helmet since it only covers the top of your skull. If you are on a budget, these could be a nice choice since they are less expensive than other types of helmets.
   
   
2. Full Face Helmet Style
   These helmets can cover the rider's entire head, which is the opposite of the first type. A full-face helmet has a face shield that protects the rider’s nose and eyes and a chin bar to protect the bottom of the face. These are the least ventilated but most protective helmets. They also provide more sound dampening since it covers the entire head.

Proper Helmet Fit
When you purchase a new helmet and wear it for the first time, it should have a slightly tight fitting, with the interior having contact with most of your head without causing pain. There should also be no places on your head where the helmet places too much pressure on specific skull parts. The helmet should not move too freely as well.

When you keep wearing your helmet, it will adjust to the shape of your head the more it is worn, as it breaks in and will loosen a little, which is why it should be slightly tight when first worn. A simple tip to know if you have a properly sized helmet is to put your finger between your head and the interior. If there is too much space, you can try to fit a smaller-sized helmet.

Ensure Your Helmet Is Properly Sized
Driving a motorcycle can be extremely fun and thrilling, but it can also be dangerous if not equipped with the proper gear. A helmet is integral for a motorcycle rider since it protects your head. To ensure that your helmet offers maximum protection, always check if your helmet is properly sized.

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