Full cover? open face? Reveal? What are the types of helmets, and should they be selected? The most professional helmet king will introduce to you, what are the types of helmets, the advantages and disadvantages of each type, and what type of knight is suitable for them .

Open-faced helmets (half-faced helmets)

Open-face helmets, also known as half-shield/three-quarter helmets, are relatively basic and entry-level helmets on the market. The biggest advantage of open-face helmets is that they are generally cheaper in price and have a relatively wide field of vision, so they are very suitable for learner riders who are new to motorcycles, as well as P-plate riders who have just obtained a license and are still adapting to the life of a rider . The open-face helmet brings better vision due to the semi-open design, but it is also relatively less safe due to the lack of protection at the chin position. Therefore, most riders who choose half-face helmets will change to a full-face helmet with better protection for safety considerations after they are familiar with motorcycle driving.

Full face helmet ( full-face helmet)

Full face helmet, also known as full-face helmet, big head Buddha. The most obvious advantage of the full face helmet is that it can provide the most complete and comprehensive protection for the rider. In addition to being able to effectively protect the jaw position that is most vulnerable to impact in the event of an accident, which cannot be protected by half-face helmets, it is also because most full-face helmets are made of one piece, so the structural strength will be better and the protection performance will be better. . But relatively, full-face helmets take a little time to put on, and are a little unfriendly to riders wearing glasses. However, most brands now have glasses grooves for full-face helmets. As long as you spend more time in the store to try them on before buying, you can still find a full-face helmet that is comfortable and suitable for you . For riders who often drive on the highway, or who like to do passionate driving, for the sake of your safety, Helmet King highly recommends you to buy a full-face helmet with good safety for yourself, and SHOEI, SCORPION, etc. are all from Hong Kong A well-known brand that I love to use.

Open face helmet (soda cap)

Open-face helmets, also known as soda caps, cola caps, and flip-up helmets. The open-face helmet is designed to balance the safety of a full-face helmet and the convenience of a half-face helmet. The face-opening helmet can lift the chin position, so that the rider can more conveniently talk on the phone, drink drinks and other actions. Some riders may misunderstand that the safety of the open-face helmet is equivalent to that of the full-face helmet, but in fact, compared with the manufacturing method of the full-face helmet, the protective performance of the open-face helmet is still slightly inferior to that of the full face helmet. As for the pain point of the open-face helmet, the flip-up mechanism usually makes the helmet heavier, or the weight ratio is poor, so that the wearing experience is sometimes poor. Some knights will use the face-opening helmet as a choice when transitioning from a half cover to a full cover, which is also a good way to adapt.

Off-road Helmet

Off-road helmets, as the name suggests, are helmets for off-road vehicles, or for off-road or forest road riding. Off-road helmets have a brim (the protruding position above the top of the head), so they have a relatively "angular" appearance. The purpose of the brim is to help you break through branches when riding in the forest. Many off-road helmets use detachable goggles and helmets, and off-road helmets are generally lighter in weight and have better ventilation performance. However, due to the relatively square appearance, the cross-country helmet will have a larger wind impact area and wind resistance when riding on ordinary roads or at high speeds. Relatively speaking, the comfort when riding at high speeds may be affected. The VX-16 (https://www.helmetking.com/search?type=product&q=VX-16) under SCORPION is just one of the very good off-road helmet choices.

composite helmet

Most of the composite helmets use parts that can be installed/detached to achieve the effect of "one helmet with multiple uses". For example, on the basis of the half-mask type, additional components such as the visor and chin cover are added to achieve the effect of a half-mask, full-mask, and off-road helmet all in one. Scorpion's ADX-1 and Nolan 's N70-2 X are good examples of composite helmets. For patients with difficult choices, composite helmets may be your gospel.