When riding any recreational vehicle, it’s important to protect your head from injury. To stay safe and comfortable there are many factors to be taken into consideration when buying an ATV riding helmet. If you want your helmet to look cool, that’s fine, but also make sure it feels comfortable and will protect you in a crash.
You don’t need to go out and spend 300+ dollars on a fancy helmet, unless that’s what works for you. I do want to urge you not to spend less than $100 on a helmet though. I’ve tried several helmets over the years, probably over 50 riding helmets. And the cheaper ones (under $100) are not very good. They wear out, don’t vent very well, and the protection they offer is very poor. It doesn’t have to brake the bank either though, the helmet I recommend and use now is about $150 online.
After testing out and using many helmets over the years, the one I now use and recommend is the Fox Racing V1 Helmet found here on Amazon. This helmet comes in different sizes and colors to customize your look, and has exceeded ECE22.05 and DOT safety certifications. It has 9 intake vents and 4 exhaust vents for airflow. I really like the airflow of this helmet, it will keep me cooler than most of the other helmets I’ve tried. This helmet is the perfect balance between price and quality, not very expensive, but has the same features as the high end pricey helmets. I will buy this helmet again the next time I need one.
There are a few things to consider when looking for a helmet. Safety standards are at the top of the list of course, no point in wearing a helmet that doesn’t protect you. But there are other things to consider to help you get the most out of your money.
But it kind of ruins the riding experience for me if I feel overheated. Get something with good ventilation to keep you comfortable on hot summer days.
It’s worth the extra money if it saves your life, and you can usually get a good one for under $200. To me, it’s totally worth it.A helmet is by far the most important piece of safety gear to wear while riding an ATV. Getting a head injury could not only end your day of riding early, but it could affect you the rest of your life. If you wear a helmet that doesn’t pass any safety standards, you’re putting yourself at risk.
I would highly recommend you buy a new helmet for yourself. Do not buy used or second hand for this one. You have no idea how much the helmets been banged around, and you could end up getting one that has a weakened structural integrity.
It may look fine and held together, but in a crash it could easily brake, leaving you vulnerable. Helmets are supposed to be replaced regularly, and you won’t know for sure how old the helmet actually is. Get a new helmet, better safe than sorry in this case.
A lot of countries have their own safety standards set in place, and some require you to wear a helmet by law.
Even if your country or state doesn’t require a helmet by law, many tracks you could ride at will require it.
In the United States, the Department Of Transportation sets the minimum safety requirements for helmets. If your helmet passes these minimum safety requirements, it will be considered DOT approved. The UK has the British Standard and the EU has the ECE22.05.
Although each country has pretty good safety standards, the DOT is on the lower end. At least get a DOT approved helmet, if you find one approved by DOT plus another, that’s a bonus.
One of the highest safety standards is the Snell approval. If you get a helmet that has a Snell rating, you can rest assured you have an extremely safe helmet. The Snell Memorial Foundation provides some of the strictest testing in the world to guarantee a high level of helmet safety.
Helmets should be replaced after 3-5 years of use according to most manufacturers. They also recommend replacing 7 years after the production date, if they have been in a crash, or if they have taken damage in some other way.
Fox themselves recommends replacing after 5 years of use, nothing about the production date, and after a crash even if there are no physical signs of damage.
The core of a helmet is usually made from polystyrene or polypropylene foam, which will crush upon impact. This is designed so that the foam will absorb most of the energy from the impact, rather than your head. The outer shell is usually made out of kevlar, fiberglass, polycarbonate plastic, or some other rigid material. After an impact, the outer shell may look fine, but the core foam is compacted, and will not provide the same level of protection anymore.
The foam can even be compromised by dropping the helmet too many times or by tossing the helmet around. Take good care of your helmet, and it will last longer, saving you money.
Getting a good fitting helmet is as much about safety as it is about comfort. The helmet needs to fit snugly and comfortably to be able to protect you properly. A common way to test a helmet for good fit is to get the helmet on and firmly fasten the chin strap.
Now rotate the helmet from side to side and check whether your head moves with the helmet or not. The skin on your face should actually move with the helmet as you rotate it.
There’s not much to maintaining your helmet. Keep it clean, and dry it out if it gets wet or muddy. Don’t throw the helmet around too much, I don’t even let mine roll around in the back of the truck, I always put things on either side to keep it in place. A good riding helmet should last you years, if you take care of it properly.
ATV riding helmets have gotten some cool new improvements over the past couple years.
Here are some of the helmet technology features that stand out.
This comes in handy after a long day of sweating in the helmet.
The price isn’t that bad, but I have some concerns about the ventilation. It doesn’t seem like the helmet gives as much airflow as I would like.
If you know your helmet size, there are some great deals you can find online. In fact, most of the stores I’ve been to, charge twice as much for the same gear I found on Amazon. If you don’t know your helmet size though, I suggest going to a store to try some on first.
Getting a good fitting helmet is important for enjoying your riding, comfort, and safety. Don’t forget the goggles, to see my top pick for ATV riding goggles check out this article.
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30 Apr
Even if you are a beginner, or just always ride carefully - a helmet should be on your head when you are driving an ATV.
And because traffic rules require it, and because even at low speed, a fall without protection can result in injury. Add branches here that you can catch on in the forest.
Since there are dozens of helmets in any store now, it can be difficult to choose.
All models are divided into 4 types according to their design: open, modular, integral and cross.
Open helmets only protect the head, plus may have glass. They don't protect their faces. These are suitable for leisurely walks at low speed.
Modulars are good in that the lower (chin) part and the visor move up. Initially, this was invented for smokers - so that at bus stops you do not have to remove your helmet for a smoke break. But as it turned out, it is also convenient for others: to drink water, explore the surroundings, and have a bite to eat. This helmet is ideal for a relaxed ride.
integrals are the most secure.
Structurally, it is a closed round helmet (sometimes with a small visor) with a chin bar that does not move up. The visor, depending on the model, may or may not rise. The main disadvantage: to chat, look around or drink water at the bus stop, the helmet will have to be removed.
Cross-country helmets are considered sport helmets. They weigh less, have a more aggressive design: a far protruding visor, the chin bar does not rise, and also protrudes forward. There is usually no visor: instead, goggles must be worn to the helmet (but there are also models with glass). According to many riders, it is easier to breathe in such helmets than in integrals, since there is more room for exhalation.
The choice between a cross-country helmet or a full face helmet depends on the rider's preference. If you prefer to have more mobility, and ride actively and quickly, take cross-country. If you want to be as protected as possible - take the integral. And even better - try on both this and this option, and choose according to your feelings.
CFMOTO V520 open face helmet. Budget lightweight option with a visor and wide and high glass. Suitable for beginners and for tourists who will not push the gas to full, and will not climb into an impenetrable thicket (since there is no protection for the neck and chin - branches can scratch them).
FXR Clutch Cross Helmet.
Highly ventilated, lightweight polymer helmet with removable anti-bacterial lining, rear diffuser (to protect your neck) and extended rubber insert (to protect against frost and snow if you plan to ride in winter).
509 Tactical cross helmet. With a durable polycarbonate shell, two layers of EPS of different densities and thoughtful ventilation.
ProBiker Riding Tribe Integral A simple budget helmet with a removable hypoallergenic lining, vents on different sides, quick release and safety.
509 Delta R3 Carbon is a cross/integral hybrid. Premium model with carbon shell, protruding visor and glass.
You can get injured even at low speed and without falling - from a bouncing branch or stone, a torn tow rope or an insect that has hit your face. Restoring health at the same time is more expensive and longer than an ATV.
Therefore, a helmet is required. From what materials and what form is safer - we will tell in the article.
Helmets differ in shape, weight, material and the presence of a visor (protective glass). The division into "male" / "female" or "children's" / "adults" is conditional, they differ only in colors and size.
Lightweight, does not restrict visibility and is well ventilated. Do not interfere with drinking, eating and talking. Protect from branches, stones and a fine when meeting with a traffic police inspector. Due to the open lower part of the face, there is a high risk of jaw injury during falls and collisions. Therefore, such helmets are not suitable for an ATV.
Open helmets include helmet, three-quarter, half and jet.
Heavier and more expensive than open helmets, but completely cover the head. In addition to injuries, they can partially or completely protect against wind, noise, cold and dust.
Int. It is the safest helmet available due to its integral construction. It is also the best in terms of noise isolation and aerodynamics, but this is irrelevant for an ATV. Of the minuses - it is stuffy to ride in it through the forest. Visibility is worse than in a cross helmet. No visor.
Cross . A kind of integral with a visor for protection from branches, sun and drizzling rain. It has an extended forum for easier breathing and reinforced chin protection. As a rule, such helmets are not equipped with a visor. Goggles are worn instead - they provide good viewing angles and ventilation. An example of a cross helmet is 509 TACTICAL.
Modular ( transformer, flip-up ). Similar to the integral, but has a lifting jaw arch. Due to this, the rider can drink, eat and communicate in a helmet. At the same time, due to the complex design, the modular is heavier and more expensive than other helmets.
There may be ventilation problems and whistling when driving. The safety of the modular is the lowest among closed helmets - the arc sometimes flies out on impact. An example of a modular helmet - 509Delta R4.
Integral
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Outer sheath can be made of thermoplastics or composites. Polycarbonate (plastic) helmets are heavier and more massive than composite ones, less durable, but cheaper. The most unreliable are made of ABS plastic. High-quality plastic is elastic, but bursts under extreme loads.
Composite helmets are made from fiberglass, aramid, fiberglass, carbon fiber, fiberglass, carbon fiber, carbon, kevlar, and similar materials that are bonded with resin, compressed, and baked. The strongest have at least three layers with different characteristics of penetration, compression / stretching and stiffness.
Rinse, preventing penetrating damage. They are lighter and more reliable than plastic ones, but they are more expensive. The outer shell evenly distributes the impact energy during a crash and transfers it to the soft inner layer.
The inner shell consists of multilayer EPS (polystyrene foam) of different density and thickness. It is a versatile, lightweight material that dampens impact energy, and over time, for convenience, takes the form of a head.
Foam seals and fabric part are added to the inner shell. In high-quality helmets, it is removable - you can wash or replace it.
The replacement part of the helmet is made from hypoallergenic fabrics. It creates additional comfort, warms in the cold and removes moisture in the heat. Synthetic is lighter and less demanding to care for, but can irritate the skin. Natural is more comfortable, but heavier, more difficult to care for and less hygienic.
The visor is made of polycarbonate.
It can be transparent, tinted or colored. There are visors with double glasses and protection against scratches. They can also be coated with films and special compositions: anti-fog, anti-reflective and anti-fogging from the inside.
The visor can be heated (anti-fogging and anti-icing) as standard or purchased separately. He receives power through the wire from the ATV, which is not always convenient for extreme driving.
Travel . A cross-country helmet is suitable for summer and spring - it is better ventilated and protects from the sun. For autumn and winter, it is better to choose an integral with built-in visor heating and an exhaled air removal system. Modular can be worn for a short walk, but on a long journey, due to its greater weight, it is less comfortable than other helmets.
Track riding and tricks . The best choice is a cross helmet made of composite materials.
In addition to injuries, it will protect against overloads, in which it is easy to overstrain or damage the muscles of the neck in a heavy helmet.
Household work . A cross-country helmet or integral without a visor, with good ventilation, will do.
Fit . The helmet should evenly fit the head, do not press, do not rub. A spacious helmet that dangles from the head increases the risk of injury. Therefore, you do not need to use someone else's and buy a child "for growth."
To test the fit of the helmet, use both hands to twist it side to side, resisting with your head and neck. The helmet must not rotate. Shake and turn your head. It is important that the helmet does not interfere with visibility and does not narrow the field of peripheral vision. If you wear glasses, try on a helmet with them.
Life hack for men with a narrow face - if all the helmets hang on you, pay attention to the so-called "female" models, they are often narrower.
The opposite is true for women with wide cheekbones - take a closer look at the "male" models.
Weight . The more weight, the faster the neck and head get tired. For short walks, the extra 100 grams is not important, but it is better to overpay for them when choosing a helmet for travel and extreme riding.
Certification The helmet must be certified to world standards. Therefore, if the standard is unknown to you, ask the seller about it and double-check the information on the Internet.
Certification mark location example , ACU (Great Britain).
Expiration date and date of manufacture. These are quality markers because they are affixed, as a rule, only serious brands. The helmet cannot be used longer than the expiration date - by this time the materials lose their original protective properties.
The vents and breather are important passive protection against fogging and overheating.
Fasteners. There are different shapes, but D-rings (D-shaped fasteners-rings) are considered the most reliable, and the quick-release fastener with a “ratchet” is considered the most convenient.
The visor lift mechanism is one of the most vulnerable parts of the helmet. Should be comfortable to operate without jamming.
