Choosing the Right Helmet: Difference between revisions
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Far more important than choosing a particular brand, is choosing a helmet that has the features you want and fits you well. | Far more important than choosing a particular brand, is choosing a helmet that has the features you want and fits you well. | ||
I also recommend searching the Net for individual helmet reviews, but | I also recommend searching the Net for individual helmet reviews, but some good sites that have collected reviews are: | ||
*[http://www.webbikeworld.com/Reviewed-motorcycle-products/Products.htm WebBikeWorld] | *[http://www.webbikeworld.com/Reviewed-motorcycle-products/Products.htm WebBikeWorld] | ||
*[http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/accessoriesandgear/accessory_gear_review_finder/ motorcyclecruiser.com] | *[http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/accessoriesandgear/accessory_gear_review_finder/ motorcyclecruiser.com] | ||
You should never buy a used helmet, period. Helmets are perishable, and one that's 2 years old offers measurably less protection than a new one. The materials that make up the helmet degrade over time, and particularly with use. If you're going to spend money on a helmet, it should be for a brand new one, as fresh from the manufacturer as possible. Yes, this also means you should plan on buying a new helmet every 3-4 years. | You should never buy a used helmet, period. Helmets are perishable, and one that's 2 years old offers measurably less protection than a new one. The materials that make up the helmet degrade over time, and particularly with use. If you're going to spend money on a helmet, it should be for a brand new one, as fresh from the manufacturer as possible. Yes, this also means you should plan on buying a new helmet every 3-4 years. | ||
====Helmet Fit==== | ====Helmet Fit==== | ||