First, the Facts

5154 people died in motorcycle crashes in 2007, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

This is a 6.6% increase from the past year, and it’s even higher in 2008.

In 2007 motorcycle helmets saved 1,784 lives. NHTSA says that if all motorcyclists had worn helmets, 800 more lives would have been saved. Helmets are estimated to be 37 percent effective in preventing fatal injuries and 67 percent effective in preventing brain injuries.

Those statistics should prove my point! Wearing a helmet EVERY time you get on a bike is extremely important. However not all helmets are the same. It is important to have a DOT approved helmet.

Choosing the right kind of helmet

Half helmets or full helmets? Some people prefer to enjoy the safety of DOT approved helmets with a much lighter and open feel, others may enjoy being enclosed in a bulky secure fit full helmet. As long as they are DOT approved, the helmet will last and protect you through a crash.

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Novelty helmets are nice and stylish to have, but are not DOT approved and therefore should not be worn on the streets and highways.

It is also important to wear proper body wear too. This includes: a good pair of gloves with proper knuckle support and finger padding, a motorcycle jacket or vest, and approved leg wear or at least jeans or heavy pants.

Riding a bike is fun and easy to get into that “Comfortable” stage. The more you ride, the more comfortable you will become with your bike and with yourself on the bike. Just make sure you keep riding with the proper gear and ride safely following all laws.

Ride Safe!

So why should you buy helmets online as opposed to your local dealer? Motorcycle helmet ecommerce stores, such as Cycle Head Gear, usually sell specialized helmets and lower costs. They are the same quality helmet you can buy at Motorcycle dealers, with reduced costs.

Half helmets are very popular helmets. They are usually much lighter than full helmets and offer the same DOT approved protection. They are also not as bulky as full helmets and provide a steady breeze to the rider. To see examples of quality half helmets, visit this website: Cycle Head Gear

Novelty Helmets. What are novelty helmets? Novelty helmets are usually very unique in style and consist of popular designs and features. One of the most popular Novelty helmets is the German Style Novelty Helmet. Novelty helmets look the same as other half helmets, but are usually not DOT certified.

Helmet Mohawks. Mohawks can create lots of attention. With their slick style and durability Motorcycle Helmet Mohawks can provide a much cooler style of riding helmets, at a very affordable cost.

Helmet Spike Strips. Helmet Spike Strips can be an excellent way to add some more features and uniqueness to your helmet. They are very easily attached to a helmet and are very affordable.

The best way to buy helmets online is to carefully choose the style of helmet you want, then make sure the size will fit. If the website has a sizing chart, use that tool to help determine the needed helmet size.

Good luck finding the right helmet!

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