An ever-increasing number of female riders are taking to the roads and riding shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts. After the pandemic, riding a two-wheeler has become more common to avoid the risk of being contaminated with viruses. On top of that, it also gives riders the independence of going wherever their heart desires and choosing their own travel timings which is a lot more convenient than being dependent on a Public Transportation system. If that is the case with you as well and you have started using a two-wheeler to commute to work or school, you need a motorcycle helmet to stay safe as well as to avoid any traffic violation problems. With that in mind, let's see what are the most common mistakes women make when it comes to choosing a helmet for their needs.
Don’t buy a helmet without understanding you needs
The most common mistake is to purchase a helmet without understanding your needs first. Before investing in a motorcycle helmet, find out what you need the two-wheeler for. Are you planning to go on long road trips? Or are you primarily going to ride within the city to commute to work or college? If your intention is to ride primarily within city limits you do not need to spend a lot of the bells and whistles regarding comfort and other features such as a Bluetooth-enabled motorcycle helmet because chances are that you won't be using such features for short rides within the city. Also, for stopping good traffic, it might be a better idea to choose an open-face helmet over a full-face helmet especially if you are a female because that makes it a lot more convenient to stay cool and comfortable when you have to stop at a traffic signal.
Don’t cut corners on safety
You might need a helmet to just travel within the city but that does not mean that you can compromise on the safety features of the helmet by purchasing a cheap alternative from the footpath. always choose a branded motorcycle helmet with the proper certifications which will ensure our safety in the event of an accident and protect your life. Footpath-grade helmets may be cheap but they do not come with any of the innovative features that helmet manufacturers put in place to safeguard your safety not just from the hard surface of the tarmac but also from smaller objects such as bugs and debris flying on the road.
Don’t settle for an old helmet
A common behavior observed in female two-wheeler Riders is that they use old helmets belonging to their husbands or other male members in the family. The reason behind this is usually to save money but nowadays, there is no excuse to not spend Rs800 or Rs900 for a proper helmet that fits perfectly on the riders' head!
Don’t just look for the design
The primary objective of wearing a helmet is to protect the head against injuries in the event of an accident. Of course, it also has to serve the purpose of looking good because helmets are gradually becoming more of a lifestyle accessory than just life-saving equipment but the priority of saving life still remains. When you are purchasing a helmet make sure to look for all the safety features embedded inside helmets as the presence of a quick-release strap mechanism and a high-quality EPS shell along with hypoallergenic inner lining which will protect against allergies and skin irritation problems.
Don’t get the size wrong
A loose-fitting helmet does not start the purpose of protecting you in the event of an accident because there is a high chance that the helmet will fly off on impact. getting the size right is extremely crucial. Thankfully doing that is quite simple, all you need is a Tailor's tape! Wrap the tape around the forehead and get the circumference in both millimeters and inches. after that tally the size with the manufacturer's size list and decide which helmet size will be perfect for you.
