2023-12-23 13:51:06
One of the most controversial issues when choosing a motorcycle helmet is knowing whether it will fit us well or not. Each one is from a mother and a father, and that means that no two heads are the same. However, helmets, unless they are custom made and adapted, have the same size. Then the question arises: How do I know if a motorcycle helmet fits me?
Well, the key is given to us by a manufacturer specializing in motorcycle helmets such as Arai. The Japanese company has been manufacturing them since 1926, although as a curiosity, its founder Hirotake Arai was dedicated to the manufacture of hats, until he decided to turn towards the motorcycle industry, and today it is one of the best known on the scene.
Here the question is how to know if a helmet fits us well, and Arai reveals an unprecedented trick that is as simple as it is effective: looking in the mirror. As we can see in the infographic published by the Japanese brand, knowing whether or not a motorcycle helmet fits us will only require us to look at our eyebrows.
It will look bad for us if, taking the eyebrow line as a reference, The helmet is too low and there is no space above the eyebrow of the pilot who is looking in the mirror. And vice versa, if the helmet is too high above the eyebrows and there is too much space between the eyebrows and the top of the pad.
So when will we know if a motorcycle helmet fits us? The latest infographic has the perfect reference to know exactly. If the helmet is in the correct position, it should be about 2 centimeters above the rider’s eyebrow and the forehead is barely visible. You can make assumptions using a little finger above the eyebrow, horizontally, as a reference.
Also, as you can see, the mouth is covered and the top of the chin guard covers just the bottom of the nose. In that case we will be sure that, when trying on a helmet, that is the appropriate size.
There are also many others factors that can influence when choosing the correct size of motorcycle helmet. The obvious tells us that a helmet cannot be shaken once it is on our head; Too much slack is as dangerous as a helmet that is too tight. If it ‘dances’, it is dangerous, since it does not leave the head in a uniform position in the event of a fall, subtracting a large percentage of the helmet’s effectiveness in the event of a fall.
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Aerodynamics is another of the fundamental parts, especially if you ride a naked motorcycle or without a fairing. Although it may seem like a free will choice, the shape of the helmet is also important. As a curiosity, The Arai are round to maximize the rebound effect and thus divert energy and minimize the amount of direct energy in the event of a crash.
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