You mightve read an item in the news recently Helmet saves rider in head-on.
The report says that the full-faced helmet he was wearing most likely saved him from a serious or fatal head injury. A great reminder of the importance of wearing a good helmet.
As we have mentioned in other areas of this website, helmet choice is a big deal, perhaps the biggest of all among the gear youll buy. If you can get used to wearing a full-face, youll be doing yourself a massive favour. The front of your head is highly likely to meet the tarmac in a crash, with obvious consequences.
Here are some things to remember:
- never buy a second-hand helmet. It may have damage you cant see
- helmets dont last a lifetime. You need to replace them every three to five years
- after a crash or a drop on a hard surface throw it away and buy a new one
- pillions need correctly fitting helmets too.
Great advice about helmets can be found in our How To section
And if you havent seen it before, here is a great article on why you should wear a full-face helmet
