ATV Helmet Buyer’s Guide

I know riding around showing of your new shades make you look really, really cool – stop it! Wear a helmet!

Okay, I’m off my soapbox now, and we would be provided down to business.

When choosing a helmet the’re quite a few things to consider; in this guide we will cover the basics getting you going.

First, seek a helmet that is intended for being “off-road” ( occasionally labeled as “motocross”) – a common motorcycle helmet will provide safety, but it won’t give some of the fantastic features of a helmet made specifically for an ATV.

Second, make certain the helmet is comfortable – I know the first thing you think of with helmets is safety; but comfort is right up there. Check these things when comparing comfort levels: make certain there’s enough padding, check for a good seal around the ear (not touching the ear), ensure there is a neck roll that cradles the rear of the neck, and ensure there are no straps or fasteners protruding inside the helmet.

Next, and is a huge one, ensure that the helmet is DOT or Snell certified. Simple, if the helmet isn’t certified – don’t bother.

Also, you may be in the store and you’ve two helmets, and you simply can’t pick… Go with the one with the most EPS. EPS is the hard form-type liner in a helmet that actually absorbs the crash impact. Manufacturers can just put in the least, but some go above and beyond, so keep that in mind.

Finally, providing you have a face shield (and why wouldn’t you?) ensure it meets the VESC-8 or ANSI Z-87 standards, plus ensure the face shield doesn’t distort your view or flop around after you have opened it.

On final note: the materials that safety helmets are issued of deteriorate, so providing you have an old helmet (or one that has been in an accident due to the fact that the are single use items) – get a new one.

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