You're Just My Type: Youth ATV Helmets

It seems to be common sense to say that wearing a helmet will decrease ATV injuries. However, studies show that one-third of riders never wear a helmet. Ensure your youth's safety by insisting on a youth ATV helmet as an indispensable part of his/her riding attire.

If your youth balks at wearing a youth ATV helmet, point out all the off-road racers who would never think of racing without one. Further, the variety of colors and patterns, including replicas of current racers, ensure finding a youth ATV helmet to meet your youth's tastes.

No matter how cool the youth ATV helmet looks, though, make sure it is Department of Transportation certified. For even more protection, buy a youth ATV helmet that meets Snell standards. Snell is a voluntary but more stringent helmet certification, based on equipment testing.

There are three types of youth ATV helmets: open face, full-face and off-road or Motocross. The open-face youth ATV helmet is generally what people start with. This youth ATV helmet covers the head but not the mouth or chin. And while it has a chinstrap, it's meant to keep the youth ATV helmet on rather than providing protection. The full-face youth ATV helmet has a built-in visor and the youth ATV helmet moulding extends over the mouth and chin. The youth ATV helmet offering the most protection is the off-road model. This youth ATV helmet is perfect for youth who plan on racing their ATVs. Its moulding also extends over the jaw. It is better ventilated, which means greater comfort but also better visibility as the visor won't fog up.Before leaving the store with a youth ATV helmet, try it on to make sure it is a snug fit.

Before leaving the store with a youth ATV helmet, try it on to make sure it is a snug fit.