How to Choose the Best Full Face Motorcycle Helmet

The full face motorcycle helmet is possibly the most important piece of equipment for motorcycle riders. Unfortunately most new riders don't have a clue as to how to pick out a good full face motorcycle helmet, and some even choose to go with an open face motorcycle helmet, which, is a big mistake in my opinion. Just imagine what your face would look like if it was to hit the pavement at just 30 mph.

Choosing the right full face motorcycle helmet is easy when you know what to look for. I'm going to go through the steps and list what it takes to get the right full face helmet to protect you. As I always say, dress for the crash and not the ride.

First off you need to get the right size full face helmet.

Most manufacturers helmet sizes vary so even if a Shoei small full face motorcycle helmet fits you perfectly a small Nolan full face helmet may be too big. Always try them on.

Put the full face motorcycle helmet on. It should be snug but not painfully so. Just like a pair of shoes, if it's tight in the store it'll be unbearable after your on the road for an hour. There should be no uncomfortable pressure anywhere. If you move the full face motorcycle helmet left to right and up and down your skin should move with it. You should also not be able to pull off the full face motorcycle helmet from the back.

After you get the right size you should make sure the full face motorcycle helmet is at least DOT approved. Even better is a SNELL safety rating. If the full face motorcycle helmet you want does not have at least a DOT rating it just isn't safe, and is probably not legal to wear.

Make sure there is a secure strap with a D ring. Secure the strap and once again make sure you cannot pull of the full face motorcycle helmet at all. A helmet that'll fly off your head does little good in a crash.

Next make sure the full face motorcycle helmet has vents. Not only does it make it more comfortable in the summer but will also help prevent fogging.

Next up choose the color. Although black is 'cool' it doesn't do much for visibility. For safety sake choose a light color, even better one with some reflective material on it.

If at all possible see if you can do a test ride with the full face motorcycle helmet, you may have to leave a deposit or even buy it. You need to do a test ride to see what the wind noise is like. A lesser qualtiy full face motorcycle helmet may have unbearable wind noise problems.

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