Choosing the ‘Right Helmet’

For everybody these days, buying the first helmet is always like an obligation towards one's own safety. Even the riders with professional motorcycling careers have been spotted wearing helmets, which do not fit them. There are proven scientific principles that highlight reason behind ill-fitting helmets. It’s not a piece of accessory, it’s a life safety gear and no negotiations and compromises must be made while buying a helmet because it will result in putting lives at risk.

Helmet sizes depend on the manufacturer, which means if you are buying a helmet of L size from company A, then there could be differences for the same size in helmets produced by other companies. Buying head gear online is a risk because it does not give an assurance of safety due to uncertainty in sizes and fitting, for instance: M could be L and L could be XL.

The dealers selling helmets don’t have exact knowledge of fitting, they are just selling their product, which might create problems later on for the buyer.
So, while buying a helmet, don’t make your selection by looking at the price tag of the gear, instead go for a helmet, which fits you properly and in which, you feel comfortable. Before buying a helmet take a measuring tape and measure (in centimeters) around the middle of forehead and right above the ears, note down the figures you get and choose the best possible option matching your measurements. Ask for a helping hand if you are uncomfortable measuring the exact size.

Here is an idea of measured sizes and their respective sizes
53-54: XS
55-56: S
57-58: M
59-60: L
61-62: XL

Once you find your size and the helmet still does not fit you, as it has slight problems in optimum fit, ask your sales associate to swap the pads and that should fix it.

Don’t go for a helmet, which moves freely up and down when you try it, it simply means that it’s too large for you and you are making the wrong choice. In fact, look for one whose cheek pads are pressed firmly against the face, which makes your cheeks move side to side when you twist the helmet. While checking, don’t ask anybody else if your helmet fits you or not, it’s a concern of an individual's safety, so feel it yourself and make a smart choice.