ATV Helmets
You did your research, maybe test drove a few to make sure the vehicle had the right “fit” and found an ATV that matched both your budget and your personal sense of style. After choosing the right ATV for you and your family, your shopping still isn’t over yet.
| Nolan N84 Cosmo N-Com Helmet
$100.00 |
| Six Six One Fenix Weave Large Helmet
$175.00 $275.00 
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| NEW ORIGINAL HELMET HAIR BLACK WITH RED PIGTAILS
$18.00 $25.00
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| NEW ORIGINAL HELMET HAIR BABY PINK W WHITE PIGTAILS
$18.99 $25.00
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| NEW ORIGINAL HELMET HAIR PINK W BLACK PIGTAILS
$20.00 $28.00
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| NEW THE ORIGINAL HELMET HAIR BLACK & BLUE PIGTAILS
$15.00 $25.00
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You will want to make sure and buy a helmet that fits properly. You will want to make sure it is not too tight or too loose. Before you start shopping you should know that all helmets are not the same. You should look for a helmet specifically designed for use on a vehicle like an ATV or a dirt bike. You don’t want to get a helmet that someone might use on a regular street motorcycle.
Most ATV helmets will cover your head completely and have a face guard that extends over the mouth. When you first put the helmet on it might feel tight because of all the padding inside. The helmet is too big if you can slip it over your head without it feeling snug.
The first thing you should do to see if the helmet fits right is to try shaking your head from side to side. Then go through as many movements as you can to see if the helmet shifts or slides as you move. Then you should try to decide how heavy the helmet feels. Does it feel cumbersome? Do you think you would be able to wear it for longer than 15 minutes without getting tired of it?
The second thing to look for is how easily the helmet comes off. If you’re in an accident or you get thrown from your ATV, you don’t want your headgear to go flying off in one direction and you in another. This totally defeats the purpose of having a helmet.
Once you have got the helmet on, adjust the chinstrap and cinch it tight under your chin. Grab the helmet from the back and try to take it off by pushing it to the front. Make sure the helmet does not slip down over your eyes and come off. Then try moving the helmet from side to side. If you can feel your skin shifting with the helmet and the foam padding then you know you have a good, solid fit.
If you are a woman, than you have one more thing to consider when looking for a helmet. The way you wear your hair on the trail will make a big difference in what size helmet you get. If you have short hair that won’t need to be braided or tied up, then there’s no problem. If every time you go riding you French braid your hair or tuck it up under the helmet, then you might need to go with a larger size than you would if you didn’t put your hair up. The hair will take up extra space. If you don’t account for that your helmet won’t be the right size.
Another issue is helmets for children. Many parents will get very money minded when it comes to getting clothing and gear for their kids. They may be tempted to get a helmet a size larger for the child to “grow into”. You absolutely cannot cut corners when it comes to buying a helmet. It has to fit snuggly with no exceptions at the time it is bought. A helmet that is too large is as dangerous as having no helmet at all. Make sure your kids are safe by always wearing a helmet that fits them now, not later.
See reviews on Ebay for more information on Helmet Proper Fit and Sizing.
