For a motorcyclist, the helmet is an essential part of their safety and will surely be responsible for whether you save your life or not, and statistics tell us that the helmet increases the possibility of leaving an accident without injuries by 20% motorcycle.
That is why it is important how to choose a motorcycle helmet, and look beyond the aesthetics, design and colors, in that the case adapts perfectly to the head of the person who drives the motorcycle. On the one hand, there are the more technical characteristics of the design, such as whether it is closed or not, the materials and resistance, and on the other hand, the size.
When choosing the size, not all manufacturers follow the same measurements, and that is why not all helmets are the same, and measurements can change when changing models or brands, even if it is the same size. That is why it is important to try on the helmet and assess how it fits on one’s head. To help you know more, we give you some information on how to choose the size of the helmet.
What do you need to choose the size of the helmet?
- A motorcycle helmet
Instructions to choose the size of the helmet
- Measure your head. Take a flexible tape measure and measure the contour of your head, placing the tape around it, at the height of the forehead, that is, about two centimeters above the eyebrows.
- Measurements and sizes. Below we show you the equivalences between measurements and sizes, but as has already been said, there is no general agreement between manufacturers or by law to stipulate which measurement corresponds to which size, so it is an indicative list. Hence the importance of seeing how the helmet you choose fits your own head.
- Equivalencies. 52-53 cms. = size 52, XXS; 53-54 cm. = size 54, XS; 55-56 cm. = 56, S; 57-58 cm. =58,M; 59-60 cm. =60,L; 61-62 cm. =62,XL; 63-64 cm. = 64, XXL. If your measurement is in the middle of two sizes, choose the larger one.
- Put it on When you buy the helmet, either in the store or when you receive it at home if you bought it online, keep the box and do not remove any labels, so that you can try it on and if it doesn’t work for you, you can return it with all the guarantees and proofs of your purchase. Place the helmet on your head, vertically on it and grasping the straps or buckle straps with each hand. It will seem to you that it is very tight and that it will not enter you, although with a little pressure it will.
- Fair pressure. Once you have inserted your head into the helmet, the sensation you should have is of a fair pressure, that does not over-press. If you notice any type of pain or discomfort in any part of the head, do not hesitate, discard it because it is too small for you and you should change it for a slightly larger size.
- Don’t “dance” you. Nor should you allow the helmet to be too big, that it “dances” on your head and moves easily, because then the case is the opposite, you have to change it for a slightly smaller size. Try inserting your fingers through the visor part, between the helmet and the forehead, or through the back of the neck. If your fingers easily fit between the hoof walls and the skin, then the hoof is too big for you. Do another test: With the helmet on and looking forward, move the helmet with your hands, to one side and the other. The helmet and the head must move in unison so that the head cannot move inside the helmet. This is very important in the face of a possible impact in an accident.
- Fasten the buckle. Now check the strap under your chin and fasten the corresponding buckle, so that you notice that the strap holds the helmet well on your head. You must fasten it so that it is not loose and does not choke you. Take a test: Once you have the buckle fastened, grab the helmet with both hands at the lower back and try to remove the helmet. If the helmet could be removed, you would have to change it, either the size or the model.
Tips for choosing the size of the helmet
- The helmet test is very important and you should be able to do it without problems in the store, before buying the one that best suits your head, without squeezing, without being loose. If you are going to buy it from a distance, remember that all purchases on the internet have a two-week money-back guarantee.
- Aesthetics are pleasing, security is essential. Make sure that the helmet is as resistant as possible and that it fits your head like a glove so that you have the best protection.
