Do you ride a motorcycle? If you do, you’re already aware that the most important purchase you make other than your bike is your helmet. When it comes to surviving an accident on a motorcycle, protecting your head is a definite must. For those who ride cruisers, the style of helmet worn is different from other styles like sportbikes. If you’re in the market for a new cruiser motorcycle helmet read on, because this article is perfect for you. I’ve performed hours of research to find out which helmets are the best cruiser motorcycle helmets, and narrowed the list down to the top five. Based upon the research, here are five of the best cruiser motorcycle helmets in no particular order, with a brief review of each one:
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What they ended up with is the thinnest helmet shell ever made that still meets and exceeds D.O.T. safety standard FMVSS 218. If you’re sick of those big bulbous helmets that make you look like an astronaut, this helmet is a good alternative.
The Extras
It’s always nice to come across a product that doesn’t skimp on the extras. Once in awhile, you buy something that includes everything you need, and this is one of those times. When you buy the Daytona Cruiser Slim Line helmet you also get a visor that snaps on to help block the sun, a head wrap to help make wearing your helmet more comfortable, and a nice cloth drawstring bag to keep your helmet clean and protected when not in use. The fact that these items are included with a helmet that’s already a good buy makes it a steal.
If you’re looking for a ¾ helmet with all the goodies and the smallest profile, choose the Daytona Cruiser Slim Line.
AMZ Half Face Motorcycle Helmets
Maybe a ¾ helmet is a little more than you want. If so, consider this ½ helmet from AMZ. It comes in black and is available in sizes from small to extra
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You get a drawstring cloth storage bag, a free head wrap, a quick-connect lock, and four 3D interchangeable lock bodies so your new helmet doesn’t get stolen. With a focus on classic styling and quality materials, the extras that Daytona includes are always a good surprise.
Strap System
The strap system on this German helmet is engineered for your comfort. Daytona uses a forward position nylon y-strap retention system with an additional pivot for finer adjustments. The seams are all sewn on the outside of the straps, so you won’t have any chafing on your face. The y-straps if adjusted correctly should never interfere with your ears either, so this is likely one of the most comfortable helmets you will ever wear.
If you’re looking for a German style helmet that’s available in a wide range of sizes, this is a great choice for you.
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In Title 23, Chapter 316.211 of Florida’s constitution, the law states that “A person may not operate or ride upon a motorcycle unless the person is properly wearing protective headgear securely fastened upon his or her head which complies with Federal Motorcycle Vehicle Safety Standard 218 promulgated by the United States Department of Transportation.2” The Florida statue is actually more stringent on helmet laws than Vermont’s statue. In Florida, a person cannot operate/ride a motorcycle without helmet, while in Vermont it’s only regulated while riding a motorcycle on
As cars were able to go faster, safety became a concern to track officials. Helmets were designed to dissipate impact energy, and prevent damage to the drivers head. The first helmets looked like hard hats; later on they developed a chin strap. The first full face helmet was made by Bell, but wasn’t worn until the Indianapolis 500 in 1968. But NASCAR, didn’...
By having these requirements REI would have an increase demand created by the state regulatory, as they will be able to sell quality helmets at higher
Wearing headgear has many positives, reducing injuries is the most obvious one and it could be argued that its help reduces the chance of injuries and even death. At an elite level, Chelsea goalkeeper, Petr Cech is convinced that wearing headgear saved him from suffering extended injuries after colliding with Fulham striker Orlando Sa back in September 2011. Headgear offers a form of padding when worn. It allows juniors and elite athlete’s the reduced chance of head wounds. By this it means it allows for less “cracked skulls”, scars, wounds and so on. It gives a stronger protection on the softer part of the skull which is more prone to damage...
Strong evidence was found that the occurrence of head injuries were reduced for riders who utilized helmets with facemasks while performing in bull riding events. Also, research showed that wearing a protective vest would also reduce the risk of severe puncture injuries. However, little evidence was found in reducing the risk of crush-type injuries that occur from the massive weight and strength of a 2000 pound bull. From these studies, protective headgear will likely become mandatory in professional rodeo within the next few years to reduce some of the severe head, neck and facial trauma experienced by bull riders. Protective vests will still remain an option for riders. Therefore, protective gear does reduce the number and severity of injuries sustained in bull riding. Regardless of the gear a rider choses to wear, bull riding is still considered the most dangerous eight second
Rowland, Jefferson, Frederick Rivara, Phillip Salzberg, and Robert Soderberg. “Motorcycle helmet use and injury outcome and hospitalization costs from crashes in Washington State.” American Journal of Public Health 86.1 (1996): 41-42. Proquest (general). Penn Coll. Lib., Williamsport. 4 October 2004. <http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb>.
In addition, future innovations and designs are on the way to further reduce head impact res...
If you’ve read The Brave Ski Mom for any duration of time, you’ve probably observed that our whole family wears helmets: ski helmets, bike helmets, hockey helmets, lacrosse helmets and helmets while skateboarding. If we climbed, we’d wear helmets then, too. We LOVE helmets.
His lab at Stanford focuses on understanding and preventing head injuries. Camarillo suggests that there is a certain amount of time it takes for the force of impact to disrupt the central wiring of our brain. He also claims that "If we can slow the head down just enough so that the brain does not lag behind the skull but instead it moves in synchrony with the skull, then we might be able to prevent this mechanism of a concussion." (Camarillo). While this is very good news, the question is how to come about this information and use it to create a helmet that can do this. Camarillo is currently working with a Swedish company to create a better helmet. Although the US will not see one for a while, it can bring about some hope for the
Feeling comfortable and vision restrictions are common factors that softball pitchers are a few of the reasons of deciding not to wear a mask. The curved shape of the shelled plastic does not fit every differently shaped head, and the foam padding does not particularly work on warm days. When the sun is beating down and humidity is floating in the air, the mask gets slick and slides around, and often causes sweat to get into the eyes. The bars that cover the face even though relatively thin, are a concern for obstructed view. These disadvantages do not fit the needs that are required for a pitcher or any other softball player with a face mask to perform at their optimal level. It is often not until a pitcher witnesses a head injury first handed that they then consider wearing a mask. The consequences then become more apparent and lead to increased mask use. In the last several years, many young athletes have been forced to wear them by their parents and some coaches to prevent injury as the awareness of the damage that can occur when not
5. Dr. Margret Brooks says ““because the brain is floating freely inside the skull, I think most experts doubt whether it is possible to ever develop a helmet design that can prevent concussion.” (Healy, 2014)
Have you ever known somebody who was injured in a car accident? What do you think his attitude about seat belts was after they saved his life? If you knew that a seat belt would save your life, you would buckle up! It took years of legislation and public awareness campaigns to make seat belt use mandatory. Now a new topic regarding public safety is coming to light: people are dying or becoming seriously injured in seemingly minor accidents on bicycles when the rider's head strikes the concrete. When the head is unprotected "the brain continues to move in a forward motion while the skull stops moving" (Macyko1), causing trauma. What is needed is a way to protect the brain "by absorbing the energy from the impact, buying extra time for the brain to slow down" (Macyko1). Bicycle riders need to wear helmets to protect their brains from injury, yet unfortunately the public is simply not aware of this need and many people will continue to die or be seriously injured unless something is done. Bicycle helmets save lives and should be required by Arizona State law for riders of all ages.
This topic is a constant and heated debate among people. Many people argue that the rider should have the freedom to choose whether or not to wear a helmet. Although, many people feel this is a selfish perspective because when others have accidents, it becomes other people’s concerns. This is said because some people believe that the families, loved ones, or tax payers will be paying for the rider’s injury bills. Along with freedom rights, riders complain that the helmets are heavy. With the weight of the helmet, arguments are made that injuries could increase with the spinal cord or neck. Likewise, people think that helmets can become a distraction or “get in the way”. When riders say this, they are referring to their ability to see or hear what is going on in the environment. “These senses have been studied in the context of motorcycle activity and do not appear to be impaired, and in certain circumstances, may be improved” (Auerbach). Research has been shown that helmets do not cause distractions or impair hearing or vision
4. Helmets are required in many places so you should check with the police in your area.