What is considered a full face helmet?
Full face helmet
The first choice of the bikers is the
full face helmet, which covers your whole head in a single piece with a fixed chin bar. The
full face helmet is the most protective and safest helmet in all the categories of helmets. It is popular among competitive racers because they are allowed to wear full face helmets during races.
Full face helmets typically have a chin bar or chin guard that extends downward from the helmet shell to cover the rider´s chin and mouth. This provides additional protection to the rider´s face and jaw, which are particularly vulnerable in the event of a crash.
How to choose full face helmet
Make sure the
full face helmets are made with the best quality material polycarbonate. Measure the weight of the helmet because Full face helmets are heavier than other helmets. Check the size of the helmet because different sizes are available in the market in full face helmets categorically so choose the size according to your face size. Some of the best brands for these helmets are
Shark,
Sena,
Schuberth,
Nexx,
ls2.
Due to good quality stuff, the full face helmet should be warmer than other helmets. Make sure the inner side material of a helmet is soft and made with polystyrene. This material will keep your head, ears, and cheeks warm in the winter season.
Benefits
The
full face helmet has a built in face shield that protects the face from bugs, tiny stones, raindrops, and wind. Modern
Full face helmets have new features like built in speaker devices, mic, and Bluetooth facility. It means you can connect your mobile phone to listen to music, and make calls while riding a bike. The ventilation in
full face helmets allows passing the wind through the hair without any risk associated with riding without a helmet. The
full face helmet prevents injury to the chin instead of the half face helmet.