The current domestic motorcycle is no longer limited to means of transportation, it now has a special meaning of fashion, trend, lifestyle, etc., China's motorcycle market has gradually picked up sales since 2018, with annual production and sales of more than 17 million units, and the motorcycle market has ushered in an explosive period.
The hot motorcycle market has also given birth to more and more motorcycle whites, so we will launch a series of popular science articles on motorcycles, interpreting motorcycles in various countries, safe driving, equipment purchase, etc. This issue will bring helmet selection knowledge.
The importance of helmets to cyclists can be equated with the importance of gasoline for motorcycles. Let's not mention the deduction of 2 points and fines for not wearing a helmet, just imagine riding a 40 yards that is not fast, and a stone that is jumped up by the car is smashed on the head, and you are counted as the son of heaven for not going to the hospital for stitches, so there can be no luck for the helmet, and the flesh is far more fragile than you think.
However, the classification of motorcycle helmets and the number of brands will be more than the motorcycle itself, so the entanglement of novices choosing helmets may be no less than buying a motorcycle, then this issue of the motorcycle academy will teach everyone how to choose a helmet.
First: What are the divisions of helmets?
Although the helmet can ensure safety on the line, but there are different types of helmets, like the first time I bought a competitive full helmet to ride a retro cruise, the overall shape is quite strange, can only buy a 3/4 helmet again. Therefore, buying a helmet can not only take care of the handsome, but also according to their own model selection, next talk about the common types of helmets.
Full helmet - the safest, with a wide range of designs and styles
The full helmet is the safest, most stable and warmest helmet type in the helmet, and the design of the full helmet is more diverse, with retro, imitation and other forms, which is the mainstream choice of knights. Although the full helmet also has the disadvantages of hot summer riding and inconvenient wearing, from the perspective of safety and design richness, we still recommend that novices choose the full helmet.
Unveiling helmet – safe and convenient, suitable for motorcycle travel
The safety of the unveiling helmet is second only to the full helmet, and the front part of the face can be lifted as a whole, which is convenient for replenishing moisture, parking and chatting, etc., so the unveiling helmet is more suitable for motorcycle friends who like long-distance motorcycle travel. However, the lifting helmet is heavier than the full helmet, and it is easy to fatigue on long-distance riding, and the connection part has a probability of failure.
3/4 Helmet - comfortable to wear, not fast, suitable for retro and pedal motorcycles
3/4 helmet can cover the face and the back of the head, more suitable for pedals, cruise motorcycles, the advantages are convenient, comfortable, ventilation and good line of sight, but the protection of the chin part is not good enough, suitable for riding handsome not riding fast cruising or pedal motorcycle, want a style.
Half helmets and melon skin helmets - poor security, fashion and good looks
Half helmets can cover half of the head, melon skin helmets can only protect the top of the head (shape similar to watermelon peel wearing the top of the head), their advantages are convenient, small size, but relatively poor safety protection is not suitable for motorcycles, more suitable for bicycles or low-speed battery cars.
In the above 5 common helmet types, the evolution of off-road, rally, track, street, retro and other design types, according to their own needs and motorcycle types can choose the right helmet.
Two: How to choose a helmet that meets the safety standards?
Wearing a helmet is to wear safety, and the standard for judging helmets is certification, the current international mainstream certification is DOT, ECE, JIS, SNELL, SHARP, etc., as well as the domestic 3C certification and event-level FRHPhe certification, the relevant certification results can be searched for official viewing.
Normally speaking, the domestic 3C certification can only indicate that this helmet has reached the standard and got the ticket for market sales, so when buying a helmet, we recommend that you choose a helmet that has passed ECE and DOT certification, and if you have more money, you can choose to pass sharp, SNELL certified helmet. Of course, if you are a local tycoon and a track player, you can choose the FIMOF FRHPhe certification, which is currently the most stringent certification standard in the world.
In addition, everyone's head shape is different, if there is no condition to go to the physical store to try on, then your head shape is generally round, it is recommended to choose Asian helmet brands, such as domestic LS2, Japan's Shoeei, Arai and so on. The head shape belongs to the oval shape and can choose European and American brands, such as AGV, Shark and other brands.
Warm reminder from the three helmet owners, do not be overconfident in your face shape, helmets in different countries feel really different, which directly affects the comfort of travel and indirectly affects driving safety.
Three: How to buy a helmet to see the details?
When you understand the type of helmet, safety standards, and your face shape, you can roughly know how to choose a helmet. Next, share the details of choosing a helmet.
The first is to look at the material of the helmet, if you have money, you can buy carbon fiber, light weight and high strength; no money to buy ABS composite materials, safe and excellent but heavy quality; the price is glass fiber in the middle of the two, which can take into account both weight and safety.
Helmet lining material is difficult to distinguish good and bad with the naked eye, so it is recommended to wear the experience directly, you need to remind the rider wearing glasses must choose the lining with the eye card slot, otherwise you can experience what is temple pain.
Secondly, the purchase of a full helmet also depends on the design of the vent, the front and rear air outlet of the head, the chin air outlet these three parts are necessary, and 3/4 helmet or half helmet has no vent requirements. In addition, the helmet has a quick release buckle and double D buckle design, double D buckle is more secure and safe, quick release buckle is more convenient, if lazy to choose quick release buckle, not afraid of trouble to choose double D buckle.
Helmet is actually a consumable, and car tires the same maintenance, such as helmet surface and lining can only be cleaned with water or professional detergent, after a strong collision need to do scrap treatment, regular check for damage and scratches, etc., and need to pay attention to is that the helmet also has a service life, we generally recommend that the helmet up to 5 years.
Finally, no matter how expensive you ride a motorcycle, not wearing a helmet is always treated as a ghost fire teenager.