Okay, I’m off my soapbox now, and we would be supplied down to business.

When choosing a helmet there are a number of things to consider; in this guide we will cover the basics to get you going.

First, search for a helmet that is intended for being “off-road” ( from time-to-time labeled as “motocross”) – a common motorcycle helmet will provide safety, but it won’t give a few of the truly great features of a helmet made specifically for an ATV.

Second, ensure the helmet is comfortable – I know the first thing you consider with safety helmets is safety; but comfort is right up there. Check these things when comparing comfort levels: make a point there’s enough padding, check for a good seal around the ear (not touching the ear), ensure there’s a neck roll that cradles the back of the neck, and ensure the’re no straps or fasteners protruding in a helmet.

Next, and this is a big one, ensure that the helmet is DOT or Snell certified. Simple, if the helmet isn’t certified – don’t bother.

Also, you may be caught in the store and you have two safety helmets, and you simply can’t pick… Go with the one that has the most EPS. EPS is the hard form-type liner inside the helmet that actually absorbs the crash impact. Manufacturers can just put in the minimum, but some go above and beyond, so keep that in mind.

Finally, providing you have a face shield (and why wouldn’t you?) ensure it meets the VESC-8 or ANSI Z-87 standards, plus make certain the face shield doesn’t distort your view or flop around after you have opened it.

On final note: the materials that helmets are issued of deteriorate, so providing you have an old helmet (or one that has been in an accident because they are single use items) – get a new one.

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