Keep your head where it is
POSTED: 25/02/2022
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Protecting your head via good helmet protection is VITAL in any emergency situation or accident. Your head is a hugely vulnerable area in the event of an accident and can take impact negatively, causing potential lifelong damage or in some cases, death.
Good helmet protection will provide you with comfort, safety, functionality, weatherproofing and noise reduction. Here in the UK, we have a testing facility called Sharp, which undertake numerous helmet tests daily to ensure quality is up to standard. They provide guidance on helmets available in the UK, sharing results of strictly controlled condition testing experiments.
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True or False?
- A helmet will last you forever -
- A helmet is fine for use after an accident -
- Helmets should fit the user snuggly and not wobble -
- Helmets must carry a BSI Kitemark -
A helmet will last you forever.
False
This is false, a helmet should be changed every 3-5 years of use, after a crash or when your helmet has been dropped. This is because the inside foam and fabric line starts to deteriorate, not only the material you see but the underlining too. Causing your helmet to be less than 80% effective.
A helmet is fine for use after an accident.
False
Obvious to some but not everyone. If you have had an accident and your helmet looks to have only taken a small chip or scratch, you should replace your helmet anyway as you won't know of the amount of damage on the inside - don't risk it!
Helmets should fit the user snuggly and not wobble.
True
According to industry experts in helmet safety, a helmet should be comfortably snug around the entire wearer's head avoiding pressure points. It shouldn't have any wiggling room during the ride and it should sit somewhere between tight and secure.
Helmets must carry a BSI kitemark
True & False
When riding in the U.K. it is compulsory to wear a helmet with one of the accredited certification markings. These certifications are either the BSI Kitemark, ECE mark (Economic Commission of Europe) or the BS mark (British Standard)
You can find more legal information on helmet rules at one of the links below:
NEW Shark Helmet Range!
Looking for a new helmet that's fully certified for use in the U.K. and Europe? We've got you covered! We've just had a new fantastic range delivered from Shark that we know you'll love. Check it out at the link below:
If you would like to know more about helmet options, click the button below or call us directly on 01622 681765
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