| Motorcycle helmets, due to new and/or existing laws in | | | | Going with a full face helmet is considered to carry the |
| most states, have become a necessity for an | | | | highest safety measures in terms of total protection |
| increasing number of riders across the country. | | | | due to its total coverage of the head of the rider. |
| Whether getting geared up for the first time or abiding | | | | Vega Motorcycle Helmets offers a complete line of full |
| to new motorcycle helmet laws, many riders are being | | | | face helmets as well as a host of other selections |
| faced with a vexing question; "What is the right helmet | | | | including open and half face models. The full face |
| for me?" Answering this question to come up with the | | | | helmet is also able to block wind, debris, and dirt which |
| best overall solution requires accounting for the | | | | can minimize distractions. Whether going with an open |
| following factors: | | | | or full face motorcycle helmet, off-road and "need for |
| * Safety requirements- The requirement for a safe | | | | speed" riders should also consider DOT certified |
| helmet can be the result of a host of factors including | | | | helmets due to the dangers inherent in each type of |
| riding experience, types of riding, and the "need for | | | | ride. While many consider the mandatory helmet laws |
| speed". When considering riding experience, defaulting | | | | a nuisance, it's an undisputed fact that numerous lives |
| to a safer motorcycle helmet for new riders is a logical | | | | have been saved by DOT certified helmets |
| choice, regardless of anticipated riding activities. In | | | | * Cruising and low risk riding - While DOT certified |
| these situations, go with helmets carrying a | | | | motorcycle helmets can come in a variety of shapes |
| Department of Transportation (DOT) rating. In fact, | | | | and sizes, novelty helmets due to minimal safety |
| helmets that do not meet the minimal DOT certification | | | | requirements, can come in just about any shape |
| standards may not be sold as "motorcycle helmets" at | | | | imaginable including German, Classic USA, and Polo |
| all. DOT certified helmet versions are made with an | | | | styles. Novelty helmets, made essentially for |
| inner liner that provides critical head protection in the | | | | appearance, are usually made without an inner lining, |
| event of a crash. The Snell Memorial Foundation is an | | | | but still have some padding. The lack of inner lining |
| additional certification source intended on providing | | | | means that there really is no protective value to the |
| testing standards and "Snell" certification to a different | | | | helmet other than the outer shell, which is totally |
| standard than the DOT specifications. It should be | | | | acceptable when cruising or engaging in cruising or |
| noted that the Snell standards do not replace the DOT | | | | other low risk rides. |
| standards; meeting Snell standards is completely | | | | Choosing the right motorcycle helmet can provide both |
| voluntary. | | | | safety and the ability to make a statement, depending |
| * Off road and "need for speed" riders - These higher | | | | on the type of riding to be done. The most important |
| risk activities necessitate wearing sportbike helmets | | | | factor in deciding on the appropriate helmet, as always, |
| which can provide safety in the event of a crash. | | | | is the risk involved in the anticipated ride. |