Motorbike Helmets – A Fitting Guide

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<h1>Motorbike Helmets – A Fitting Guide</h1><strong> Author: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/profile_Anna James.aspx'>Anna James</a></strong><br /><p>A fitting guide will help you get the right bike helmets. Having a fitting helmet is important because if the helmet is too small, you will be uncomfortable during a ride and if it is too big, there is a risk that it might come off while riding or fail to protect you as it should following a crush. Measure your Head You should measure your head using a tailor’s tape. This should be from about ½ to 1 inch above the eyebrows and then above the ears to the back of the head. You should use a manufacturer’s fitting chart to get the corresponding helmet. With these charts, you will be able to choose from the different helmet size categories which are double extra large, extra large, large, medium, small, and extra small. Fit the Helmet You should not buy motorcycle helmets just because they are your size according to the manufacturer’s fitting chart. You should fit the helmet and strap it to the correct tightness. Note that the correct tightness is when you can fit two fingers between the chin and the strap. The helmet should not be too small because you will be uncomfortable and it should not be too big because it might not offer the protection desired during a crush. A correctly fitting helmet should press slightly on the cheeks. With a fitting helmet, you should not be able to wedge the thumb between the forehead and the helmet. You should shake your head to ensure that the bike helmet is not shifting around the head or sliding off the head. Do a Riding Trial If possible, mount your motorbike in the riding position. This will help you determine whether the top part of the helmet will affect vision. You should have a clear vertical vision and you should also have clear left and right vision. Note that the law requires that motorbike helmet manufacturers account for lateral vision. Other Fitting Tips If you wear glasses, put them on to determine whether the helmet fits correctly over and around them. You should check for additional comfort and convenience. You should also consider your hair. When buying motorbike helmets for passengers, you should consider the head size of the person who is most likely to ride with you. You can buy several helmets for all the members of your family. </p><strong>About the Author:</strong><br />Lucy James was born in London in 1982. She graduated from Southampton University with an honours degree in Fashion Design. For several years after graduation Lucy worked as a safety consultant for a leading <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.motorbikecrazy.com">motorbike helmets</a> manufacturing firm. Her main duty is to make sure all the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.motorbikecrazy.com">bike helmets</a> and motorcycle helmets pass the safety check procedure before they reach the customers.<p> Article Source: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Motorbike-Helmets-–-A-Fitting-Guide_31390.aspx'> http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Motorbike Helmets – A Fitting Guide_31390.aspx</a></p>

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