5 Important Things Every Female Rider Must Know Before Buying Helmets

An ever-increasing number of women are getting into the motorcycle lifestyle and using two wheelers to commute to work or to school. Two wheelers have also become an integral part of multitasking mothers who used the vehicle to take their children to school or to tuition. Therefore, the need for a specifically designed helmet for women becomes real. Here are five important things you need to look into before investing in a motorcycle helmet for women.

Safety first

The first and foremost aspect you need to check while purchasing a helmet for scooty riders is the safety standards and features that the helmet comes with. Make sure that it has all the necessary certifications and approvals of helmet safety authorities. In india check for the ISI mark and if you are in the united states, check for the DOT certification. The same goes for european buyers where the ECE certification is what you need to look for. Generally speaking, the motorcycle helmet should be made of impact resistant out and shall and should have soft inner linings below the abs shell inside the helmet. It should also come with a good quality polycarbonate visor to keep the span bugs away from the face. The presence of a quick release strap mechanism makes things a lot easier when you are in a hurry to take your kids to school.

Comfort is equally important

Once you are completely satisfied with the safety features of the helmet, the next step is to check for the comfort features of the helmet. Some of the important things that you need to check are the presence of soft hypoallergenic linings that will prevent allergies and itching on your face, the softness of padding in the cheek and chin region along with how comfortably the helmet fits on your head. In order to get the perfect size for your head, follow the measuring guidelines of the helmet manufacturer of your choice. A general rule of thumb to get the right head size is to use a tailor's tape to measure the circumference of your forehead all around in millimeters to inches, and then with the size of the helmet manufacturer. In most cases these will come in roman numerals such as XL, S, M, XS, but they will also have a corresponding number in inches or millimeters.

Understand your riding style To get the best helmet according to your needs, first understand your riding style. Will you be primarily taking your kids to school? Will you be commuting to work on the market to purchase groceries? In the first two cases, chances are high that you will be riding on a scooter, therefore you will need a helmet that fits well under the seat of the scooty. Check for scooty helmets for females which are specifically designed for scooty riders. If your riding style is more towards adventure riding on long distance touring, then you can check out all the alternatives that are relevant to your needs.  Helmet weight and construction

Anatomically a female neck is slender and therefore placing a heavy helmet on the head for extended durations of time can become painful in the long run. With recent amendments made by helmet approval authorities, manufacturers have to mention the weight of the helmet on the product which makes it simpler for you to check the weight and choose a lightweight product which will be more comfortable to use on a daily basis. For reference, an average motorcycle helmet for women is around 800 grams to 1200 grams.

Does the design match your lifestyle?

Motorcycle helmets are not just for protecting your head in the event of an injury. it has also become a lifestyle accessory which means you need to check the design of the helmet and find out if it matches your liking and lifestyle choices. Today there are a ton of options to pick from in the market which come in attractive design and decal options for you to choose from. Besides the outward look and feel of the helmet, these also come in different structural designs. For example, if you are primarily going to ride a scooty then you might prefer an open face helmet over a full-face helmet because open face helmets make it simpler to manage your long hair under the helmet. 

Tips to buy the best helmet for women

1. Take a tailor’s tape and measure the circumference of your forehead all around. Note down the measurement in both inches and millimeters.
   

2. Visit the website of your preferred helmet manufacturer and check out the sizes that match your head size the best.
   

3. Research for all the safety and comfort features that you are expecting from the product.
   

4. For the best experience, it is recommended that you visit your nearest motorcycle accessories shop and try out a few helmets before investing in one.