subject: Wear A Solid Helmet On The Roads This Winter [print this page] With the cold icy weather approaching, like a looming deadline that we all dread but cannot avoid, it is important for all road users to be fully prepared for the sudden drop in temperature and increase in danger on ours roads. Of course the most vulnerable of all road users are the motorcyclists, and it is at times like this that the most emphasis is placed on the motorcycle helmet.
Personal safety should always be the highest priority for any motorcyclist, so using a helmet of no less than excellent quality is imperative. So what exactly should you look for? Two of the leading helmet brands in the UK are AGV and Arai.
Beginning with the former, AGV have been in the motorcycle helmet industry since 1947, and has since grown into a world-renowned name, associated with world champions like Valentino Rossi and Giacomo Agostini, who have both used AGV helmets throughout their career.
Helmets from AGV include many useful features designed to improve vision, safety and performance of the user. These include anti-scratch visors, fibreglass material, ventilation and washable interior pads as well as offering ultimate protection. Using the K-4 series as an example, one that stands out as the most versatile among the AGV range, features include fibreglass ACF (Advanced Composite Fibre) shell, front air intakes and rear extractor ventilation system, and dry-lex fabrics with hygienic treatment.
The other key brand Arai is another top name in the helmet industry and one originating from the technological innovation hub that is Japan. Ranking first in customer satisfaction, Arai are famed for their handmade quality, comfort and fit whilst being dedicated to quality and providing outstanding protection.
A fine example of Arai helmets is the Arai chaser series. These very specialised motorcycle helmets feature a super fibre construction with a triple density inner shell for utmost safety. This new range also features an air conductor ergo duct venting and free flow system to reduce draft and wind noise. It is needless to say how tempting one of these fantastic helmets is to purchase, particularly for the more avid motorcyclists.
Dont take the risk more and more motorcyclists are getting caught up in accidents that arent their fault. As such it certainly pays to be wearing the best quality helmet on the roads, at least for assurance and safetys sake.
