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Articles: Recreation - Choosing a Dirt Bike
Helmet
By Andrew
Green
Let’s face it, everyone wants
to look the part when they’re out on their dirt bike, but it’s
difficult to look cool when your head is split open. Dirt bike
helmets are singly the most important factor you should consider
when buying your protective gear for dirt biking. Don’t get me wrong
though because boots, a jersey and proper pants are all
exceptionally important items but the helmet is the one that stops
you killing yourself in a crash. There are quite a few things to
consider when looking to buy any helmet, but especially your first
one; it’s quite a momentous occasion and you want to make sure you
do it right.
The first thing you have to
consider is that you are going to wear a helmet every time you go
dirt bike racing. There should be absolutely no exception to this.
If you’re looking to buy your first helmet it can seem quite a
daunting task. You’ve probably looked on the Internet and seen one
that you think looks good, safe and is reasonably priced. My first
word of warning though, is not to buy dirt bike helmets without
seeing it and preferably trying it on first, but at the very least
you should go and try some helmets on in your local store. You can
get a good idea for what size fits well and take this knowledge away
with you. Besides it’s always easier to try a little haggling if
you’re in your local bike shop than on the other end of the
Internet.
You shouldn’t scrimp on the
price you pay for your helmet just because it’s cheap. You need to
find a strong and safe helmet that fits snugly. Then consider the
price. Buying a tested helmet is always best, in America you’re
looking for SNELL or DOT certified helmets. This means they have
been professionally tested and proven to be safe enough to
wear.
That said, just because they’re
safe doesn’t necessarily mean they have to be expensive and for
under £50 or $100 you can get a good looking, safe and certified
helmet. It won’t stop you falling off your bike and landing on your
head, but it will be the difference between getting up and not
getting up after your
crash.
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