What Are Half Helmet Motorcycle Helmets?
Half Helmet Motorcycle Helmets
Known as a ‘Pudding Basin’ due to its shape, a half helmet was a popular choice for road racers in the 1960s. Learn more about this type of motorcycle helmet.
Half helmets are one of the oldest types of motorcycle helmet around and as provides the least amount of protection to a motorcyclist’s head.
The design of the helmet is in the shape of a bowl so it only protects the top part of the head and the chin, so the lower head and neck is left open and at serious risk of injury should an accident occur.
Riders who tend to use these helmets will often wear goggles to provide protection for their eyes, however although they provide the minimum coverage allowed by British Standards, many Motorcycle Safety Foundations prohibit their use.
Half helmets can be prone to moving around and not staying secure on a rider’s head, more often than not shifting position on impact after a road accident.
These helmets are popular in the summer when a full face helmet can get very hot and many riders feel claustrophobic. Cruiser owners and riders making small, slow journeys often opt for a half helmet.
Ultimate Head Gear Protection: Therma Helm Technology
The Thermahelm motorcycle helmet is one of the most innovative developments in motorcycle helmet design in over 50 years. Standard motorbike helmets act like an insulator after a crash, which can cause the brain to swell and often leads to brain damage.
A Thermahelm helmet could save your life with its unique technology, which cools the rider’s head on impact. The technology is fitted to bespoke Thermahelm helmets but can also be fitted to your own existing motorcycle helmet, too, so if you have a favourite type of helmet you do not need to change it to take advantage of these safety features.
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