Full Face Helmets for Bikers

Full face helmets are an important protective gear for motorbike riders but also for cyclists, skiers, and other adventure sport enthusiasts. As the name suggests, these provides protection to the entire face and head.

The head is the most delicate part of the body and this is the best available gear to protect it against any kind of trauma. Chances of a serious head or face injury get reduced drastically a full face bike helmet is used.

Solid Material That Make the Helmets

The material commonly used for these is polycarbonate. A hard shell made of this material is placed for an inner thick lining of styrene. Some also include a visor that is made with superior grade Lexan or such similar shatterproof materials. Some of the features in it may vary between different models so that the user may choose the most appropriate one matching to the nature of the sport.

Generally, these are for motorbikes need to be approved by the Department of Transportation or D.O.T. To get this approval, the manufacturer must have certifications showing that each piece has passed severe crash tests. These tests ensure the right strength of the it in order to sustain in a situation of a severe collision or crash. Visors in this product can be usually flipped up and down as per the need of the user. Tinted visors are useful in conditions where the driver needs to guard himself against ultra violet radiation.

Like Ski Goggles

Motorcycle drivers who are adventurers and like to explore different regions with difficult terrain also prefer this safety gear. Such off-road drivers have a typical requirement for these, which is that instead of an in-built visor, the driver will use goggles, which are just like ski goggles. An off-road one is relatively lighter than a road one. Lightweight in this case helps in enhanced venting and airflow when the user is wearing it.

The off-road full face helmets may also be ideal for those who go long distances on a bicycle. However, the ones for bicycles do not have very stringent crash test requirements. This is because a bicycle does not run at very high speeds like a motorbike engine, so the criteria of testing are different.