Womens Motorcycle Helmets - Riding In Style
Pink and purple fashionable helmets have entered the motorcycling scene - women’s motorcycle helmets. The color and design of these helmets stand far apart from men’s helmets, and they are far more fashion oriented than the masculine helmets.
There is a possible hazard with women’s motorcycle helmets because safety, not fashion, should be the prime concern for buyers of motorcycle helmets. While manufacturers often rely on sex appeal for their designs, that should be a minor detail on the consumer’s side when purchasing a helmet.
It is easy to tell the difference between women’s helmets and those designed for men, thanks to the manufacturers. Colors and styles of the helmets are typically gender specific, but the sizing convention is also a clue because women’s motorcycle helmet sizes are typically smaller than men’s in the same general category.
In the last thirty years women haven taken to riding motorcycles in huge numbers compared to that of decades past; because of this, women’s motorcycle helmets have become greatly accessible in a plethora of styles. Just because a woman wants to be fashionable is no reason for her to reduce her standards for the safety of the helmet. There are a number of women’s motorcycle helmets on the market now that entail both safety and style. “Hooligan Glass Helmet” by Icon Racing is a terrific example of a helmet that is stylish but also meets Snell and the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) standards. Not to be judged by its masculine name this helmet comes in a uniquely feminine shape as well as colors such as a pink and purple hue that is typical of women’s items. Not only does this helmet come in a decidedly feminine style it also runs the gamut of safety features. Head injuries are minimized because of the use of a fiberglass shell with a dual-density styrene liner. It’s a terrific example of a women’s helmet that encompasses beauty as well as function.
Motorcycle riding is still a male dominated activity, and therefore men are typically more knowledgeable and experienced in helmet purchasing than women. Any first-time buyer should research and educate herself about safety and design features of available helmets before making a purchase. A basic knowledge of D.O.T. and Snell standards is also a good idea since those standards regulate safety features of helmets. Safety, ventilation, heat-flow and other rider comfort aspects should also be researched prior to purchase. Women’s motorcycle helmets that maximize facial protection should also be considered to protect the beauty of the female face.
