PowerSport TV Choosing the Right ATV Helmet

Helmets are the single most effective means of preventing head injuries that result in death or permanent disability. The helmet you put on your head may be only thing responsible for saving your life when your own judgment, skill and luck have failed to keep you from harm. That is why choosing the right helmet is so important.

Full Face - provides excellent protection. This helmet comes with a built-in face shield and the moulding extends over your chin and mouth for added protection.

Open Face - provides the least protection. This helmet does not protect your chin and mouth area, though it comes with a chin strap - primarily as a means of keeping the helmet securely on your head.

Offroad/Motocross - the recommended helmet choice for those who ride ATVs aggressively. This helmet covers most of your face and has a solid piece of moulding jutting out over your chin and jaw. Off-road helmets are different from the typical full face helmets in that they provide optimum ventilation (nose/mouth/sides/top), as well as a flip up visor that also serves as a face shield, and many other unique features beneficial for rigorous off road riding.