Modular Motorcycle Helmets: What are They?
Modular Motorcycle Helmets: What are They?
A modular helmet is a motorcycle helmet that is in between a full face helmet and an open face one, and is sometimes referred to as a flip helmet due to the front moveable part.
The motorcycle rider is able to flip the front part of the helmet out of the way so they can access their face to either smoke, eat, drink or allow air flow.
Some motorcyclists who need to wear glasses tend to opt for these types of helmets as they provide the means for them to wear their glasses on the ride.
The modular helmet provides more protection than an open face helmet as it stays put better on a rider’s head.
However, if the chin bar is moved out of the way while riding, this makes the motorcyclist more vulnerable to injury caused to this part of the face.
Most modular helmets are not designed to be worn while this part is open as it disrupts the air flow around the helmet, increasing wind drag.
Tests show that open faced helmets provide enough protection to pass the full-face helmet tests but this has not been standardised.
Make sure your Motorcycle Safety Helmet Fits
If you are a motorcyclist looking to purchase a new crash helmet to protect against a fatal injury while riding on the open road, you should ensure the helmet you buy fits your head correctly.
Head injuries are the main cause of death among motorcyclists research has shown even if an accident has caused serious injury to other body parts, the head injuries are the fatal ones.
Crash helmets have been proven to reduce the chance of fatality following an accident by 29 percent making it now illegal to ride without a helmet.
If you are choosing a crash helmet motorcyclists are advised not to take short cuts, but to opt for one in their price range which provides them with the ultimate protection.
A ThermaHelm helmet does just this with its freezing capabilities which actually protect the brain following an accident by freezing it so the brain does not swell to a dangerous level.
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