Mind your head

Many people don’t pay attention to it, but a helmet is actually the most important gear that a biker can own. It is the only life saving armour a biker carries and so it ought to be the best

Many people don’t pay attention to it, but a helmet is actually the most important gear that a biker can own. It is the only life saving armour a biker carries and so it ought to be the best.

So, all those of you who are planning to launch an assault on the roads with your new bike, take a lot of care when you buy a helmet.

Here are some vital points that you should keep in mind while buying a helmet:

Always opt for a full-mask helmet.

Make sure that the padding isn’t too soft.

The helmet’s weight should be checked. A heavy helmet when worn over a long time can affect your spinal cord.

Do not hesitate to spend on your helmet — cheaper helmets are not only made of inferior quality materials but are bulky, too.

Finally, make sure that you wear a helmet whenever you hit the roads, whether you’re driving the bike or riding pillion.