Sunday, January 17, 2010

tips on choosing / buying a helmet

 Tips On Buying a Helmet
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For motorcycle riders (biker) true, not just the helmet needs to follow traffic rules alone, but also as a major security especially on the head.

Therefore, the selection of helmets can not be done arbitrarily. The form also must meet the established standards and able to protect the most important part of the head.

One thing that should not be overlooked is the comfort factor. This needs to be considered because many motorists who travel more than 1 hour drive. Not to mention sitting in the motor can not be as free and comfortable as those who sat in the car.


Conditions of the main construction helmet who had entered the DOT standard
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1) Outer Outer shell or Section.
Outer shell is usually made of fiberglass, molded plactic or
polycarbonate composite that is useful to protect the penetration into the
head of the hard object and reduce the impact energy from the impact

2) Impact-Absorbing Liner / Padding or outer surface of the helmet
Which is usually made of impact-polystyrene absoring. Section
This functioning damping or reducing the impact of the outer shell to
the head generated during collision

3) Comfort Linner or part of a helmet
Usually made of Soft Foam and clotch layer that will contact
directly with the head.

4) Retention System or Rope Confinement
This strap will keep the helmet still stuck in my head at the moment
clash. Protection so that Helm can work
Another helmet section is also quite important is the visor / glass protector
which serves to provide protection to the eyes of the penetration
dust, sand, gravel, insects.

TYPE Helm
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FULL FACE

Helmet provided the protection for these types are all part
head, from the surface of the face, the whole back of the head,
chin. Full-face helmets do not provide optimal protection against neck.

HALF FACE (3 / 4)

Helmet provided the protection for this type is almost the same
Full Face with a helmet, but not to provide maximum protection
for the face and chin.
If using this type of helmet Goggles or should use
glasses if the helmet is not equipped with protective glass.

CHOOSING TIPS Helm

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1) Choose a helmet that has DOT sticker label, which means
the helmet meets the Safety Standard Test
performed by an authorized agency for testing Helm.

2) Do not use a helmet "cetok" because a helmet like this would not
can protect the head during an accident.

3) Choose the glass protective helmet that can protect the eyes and can
providing greater freedom in sight.

4) Choose a helmet that has a transparent protective glass (not
black), because it is very dangerous when used at the time
night.

5) Choose a helmet that fit the size of the head and comfortable to wear.

6) Do not use a helmet that had hit, because the helmet is
not have optimal protection.

7) The period of time the use of helmets is 3 years since issued by the
factories, to avoid the period expires at the time issued by the
factory and marketed in stores helmet use for 2 years

Some tips that can be considered when choosing and buying a helmet, among others:

1. A good helmet is a helmet that looks already meet safety standards.
Avoid cetok shaped helmet worn by construction workers or laborers. Should select a helmet which is made of outer shell layer covering the entire head, leaving enough room to look ahead. On the market, this helmet is known as cakil helmet. Make sure the helmet also has a fairly thick shell and are resistant to impact.

2. Avoid loose-fitting helmet election because almost no benefit.
Do not buy a too narrow because it can interfere with blood flow in the head, so it is not impossible if you feel dizzy, headache, or even shortness of breath. The best way is to try it in the store where you purchased. If it feels comfortable, newly purchased.

3. Leisure helmets should be supported with adequate light weight, so as not to burden the head when used for long distance travel.

4. Make sure the helmet-mounted mirror to look comfortable.
If possible, select the mica is clear and does not have the effect of convex or concave so as not to create headaches or even reduce visibility.