Type of Helmets

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Types of Helmets
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Do you really need a Helmet?
Helmet is the safety armor for the head. Like the
skull protects the brain from impacts, the helmet
protects the head. Though there are different
types of helmets, their structure is almost the
similar. A helmet has three layers. The exterior
layer or the shell is made of thermoplastic fiber
glass, the middle layer is made of expanded
polystyrene (EPS) that absorbs the shock and the
innermost layer is made of sponge and cloth that
is meant to provide comfort to the rider. The
shell of the helmet that is made of fiber glass
breaks upon impact, thereby reducing the
intensity of the shock. The thermoplastic layer
conducts the shock to the middle layer made of
EPS. By doing so, a helmet protects the users
head to a great extent. It is scientifically
proven that a good helmet can reduce the force of
impact by 300g. This means that a helmet can
saves a person life. The sudden impact of force
of 50-70g is actually enough to damage the
eyesight. Moreover, the force can also
dangerously effect the neuro system of our body.
So now, we got the answer of the question asked
above. Yes, We do need a helmet.
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Type of Helmets

• There are various types of helmets. Each and
  every helmet is different in the shape, size and
  requirement. Here is the type of helmets, you can
  choose according to your need, choice and budget
  too.
• Full face helmets
• Open face Helmets
• Modular Helmets
• Half Helmets
• Off Road/Motorcross Helmets
• Bluetooth Motorcycle Helmets

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Full face Helmets

• If you are looking for the best protection, full
  face helmets are the ideal choice but if you are
  used to a lightweight motorcycle helmet, youd be
  slightly disappointed in them.
• Pros and Cons of Full face Helmets
• All Round Safety  Full face helmets are designed
  to protect not just your head but also your jaw
  and your face.
• Quiet Ride  The ride is a lot quieter with these
  helmets because they allow you to tune out the
  deafening sounds of the road.
• Weather Protection  They offer ample protection
  against rain and sun, and are properly sealed.
• Clear Visor  The visor of full face helmets is
  cleared to offer optimal visibility on the road.
• Little Wind Resistance  The wind resistance is
  minimum with these helmets. Thus, there are no
  reasons to have pain around the head, neck or
  shoulder because of the winds force during long
  rides.
• Slightly Heavy  As compared to other light
  weight motorcycle helmet styles, these are
  slightly heavy because they offer full coverage
  and protection.

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Open Face Helmets

• Open face or three quarter motorcycle helmets are
  designed to protect everything but the face and
  are ideal for those riders who like to feel the
  wind on the face when they are riding.
• Pros and Cons of Open Face Helmets
• No Eye Protection  Because these are open face
  helmets, they leave the entire face open for the
  weather elements to assault at their leisure. As
  a result, there is no eye protection in most
  models. It is recommended to buy separate eye
  gear if you are using these helmets.
• Better Visibility  The visibility is the biggest
  pro of these helmets because you can use your
  eyes to see the entire road and as far ahead as
  it can go without any obstructions from the
  helmet.
• Easier Communication  Communication with these
  helmets is easier because the mouth is free.
• Flip Down Shields  Many 3/4th helmets come with
  sun shields that can be flipped down when needed.
  These shields add some protection in terms of the
  weather elements and general debris in the air.
  However, they do not protect from rain and
  precipitation.

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Modular Helmets

• A modular helmet is a hybrid motorcycle helmet
  that offers a nice truce between full face and
  open face helmets.
• Pros and Cons of Modular Helmets
• Best Of Both Worlds  There are two pieces in
  this helmet. The features of modular helmets are
  such that those riders who want the pros of both
  full face helmets and open face helmets greatly
  enjoy this type.
• Mobile Chin Bar  The chin bar of these helmets
  is movable and is operated using a single button.
  Thus, when you want to bar to be out of the way,
  you can push the button and it will slide up and
  settle over the helmets top portion.
• Comfortable Use  Unlike full face helmets that
  offer a snugger fit and are slightly difficult to
  put on for some people, modular options are easy
  and fuss free.
• Easy Communication  The helmet comes with a face
  guard that can be flipped up when needed. This
  makes communication quite easy for the rider.
• Not Lightweight or Sealed  These helmets are
  even less lightweight than full face options
  because they come with various contraptions,
  especially the latches. They are not sealed
  either.

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Half Helmets

• Half helmets are not that popular with
  motorcycles as they are with scooters and
  cruisers. This is because of their skull cap
  status.
• Pros and Cons of Half Helmets
• Extremely Lightweight  Half elements are so
  lightweight that wearing them feels like nothing.
  There is no pressure on the head and they are
  also easy to put on and carry around.
• Superior Visibility  Because of the design of
  these helmets, the visibility is better than all
  other styles of motorcycle helmets.
• Least Protection  The biggest problem with these
  helmets is that they offer little to no
  protection to the driver. They tend to cover the
  top part of the head but the lower area along
  with the neck is completely exposed in these
  helmets.
• Wind Resistance  The design of these helmets is
  such that wind resistance is great. As such,
  after a hard days ride, you would experience a
  lot of fatigue with these helmets and you might
  also suffer pain because of the force of the
  wind.
• No Protection From Weather Elements  Since the
  coverage with these helmets is minimal, weather
  elements are offered a free reign on your face.

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Off Road/Motorcross Helmets

• Off road helmets are one of the most unique
  motorcycle helmet types because they come with
  special features meant for those riders who are
  into racing or motocross. These helmets are
  basically ideal for short races.
• Pros and Cons of Off Road Helmets
• Sun Visor  The sun visor of these helmets is
  long and particularly noticeable. Various off
  road helmets offer protection from the harmful UV
  rays of the sun using this sun visor.
• Chin Protection  The chin portion of off road
  helmets is noticeably elongated and the purpose
  of this design is to protect the rider from any
  debris and dirt on the road.
• No Face Shield  Because there is no face shield
  in these helmets, there are no worries of the
  shield fogging up during rainy or cold
  conditions. The lack of face shield also improves
  visibility for the rider.
• Special Vents  Another unique feature of this
  lightweight motorcycle helmet type is the
  addition of special vents in its design. The
  ventilation system allows the heat to escape and
  this also regulates the temperature and humidity
  levels inside the helmet.

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Bluetooth Helmets

• Professional bikers would love to use
  motorcycle helmets with Bluetooth technology
  inbuilt in the helmets. Biking for long hours and
  the increasing community of bikers gives rise to
  the need of a mandatory product like helmet
  coming with added features like Bluetooth.
• The major advantage is the ability to speak
  through Bluetooth without hampering the pleasure
  of biking by stopping the drive on and off.
  Getting the best Bluetooth motorcycle
  helmets needs to be researched as the variety of
  motorcycle helmets are very many.
• Pros and Cons of Bluetooth helmets
• These helmets make life easier for those who want
  to talk to their friends when they are driving
• The control with a built in Bluetooth motorcycle
  helmet is hands-free and so, there are minimum
  distractions while driving
• Some helmets could be costly because they come
  with a lot of features that most motorcyclists
  dont need.

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