【Driver Armor】Would the size of the helmet affect the protection of the helmet? Helmet King teaches you the best way to choose the most suitable helmet size for you!

2022-04-12

When choosing a helmet, many riders will first consider many factors such as the appearance of the helmet, safety ( introduction articles on helmet safety specifications), functionality, etc., and one of the most important factors when buying a helmet is often ignored. It's the size of a helmet! However, the size of the helmet is actually related to your comfort after wearing the helmet, and most importantly, the safety of the helmet. Want to know the correct helmet size first ? You must not miss today's article!

The Importance of Choosing the Correct Helmet Size

Wearing a helmet that is too small may cause you dizziness, headaches, etc. The comfort level is greatly reduced, and it will also affect your concentration while driving and cause problems related to driving safety. However, if the size of the helmet is too large, it will affect the safety that the helmet can give you. In the worst case, if the size of the helmet is too large , you will fly off in the event of an accident. secondary injury. Therefore, no matter whether the size of the helmet is too large or too small, it will bring you problems related to driving safety. Therefore, the importance of helmet size must not be ignored when buying a helmet.

Picking the correct helmet size from the head circumference

So, how should we choose a helmet that suits our size? In the first step, we can start to look at the head circumference. The measurement method of head circumference is to start from the position of about two fingers on the forehead and eyebrows, and wrap the soft measure to the last position of the back of the head, and the result obtained when returning to the starting position is your head circumference. Generally speaking, major helmet brands will announce the corresponding helmet sizes for different head circumferences on their official websites. It should be noted that the sizes of major brands are different. If you just want to buy a helmet of a different brand from the original helmet, it is not a good idea to directly buy the same size of another brand with the size of the original helmet brand .

The best way to pick the right helmet size for you

You know, two people with the same head circumference can have very different head shapes. There are also many differences in the head shape of Europeans and Asians. The best way to buy the helmet that best suits your head shape is to go to the store to try it on.

When trying on a helmet at the store, the first thing you need is whether there is any position in the helmet lining that will cause a sense of pressure. The positions such as the ears, temples, and above the eyebrows are all positions that need to be confirmed because these positions are oppressed. The discomfort in this position is stronger than in other positions. What you can try is to try on a helmet size up until you find a size that doesn't feel tight or uncomfortable.

Secondly, you also need to confirm whether the inner lining of the helmet can fit your head, and whether there is no extra space between the head and the inner lining. You can also try rocking your head, if the helmet slips off due to the swing, you should try a smaller helmet size. Trying on a helmet at a store is definitely the only way to find out which size is best for you.

Summary

If you need to buy a helmet recently, Helmet Wangmen is located on the ground floor of No. 43 Tung On Street, Mong Kok. There are many brands of helmets for you to try on, and there are professional store staff to serve you. You will definitely be able to find the most suitable helmet for you! Friends in need, next time you pass by Yau Tsim Mong, you may wish to visit Helmet King store, Helmet King team is always happy to serve you!