The answer to this question is a loud and clear,"YES!" Besides the fact it is probably a law all ATV riders must wear a helmet where you live, it's just good common sense. Let's look at the reasons why you should wear a helmet using the top three reasons people give for not wearing helmets.
"ATV helmets are costly." is the number one reason given by ATV riders for not wearing them.Given the cost of a hospital stay and the resulting recovery from a head injury, you should get the best helmet you can. Make sure the fit is good. You should have good visibility.Helmets can actually help you hear other sounds better by cutting down on the wind whipping across your ears as you ride. Additionally, a good full-face helmet is great protection against flying insects, and yes they do happen frequently when you're riding.By protecting your eyes from the wind and debris you will have visual clarity.Choose a brightly colored helmet. Other ATV riders and vehicles will be able to clearly see you and avoid your path.
"ATV helmets don't look cool." Given the variety of styles and colors helmets come in, the "not cool" issue just isn't an issue any more. They come in bright colors and many styles. There is literally an ATV helmet for everyone. "ATV helmets are too tight." A properly fitted helmet might seem tight as you put it on, because of the foam within the helmet that conforms to your head. If the helmet pulls on easily, it's too large for your head. A good helmet should fit snugly all around your head.
And last word of advice, don't use an old helmet. All helmets, ATV helmets included, are made of foams, glues, and resins that deteriorate with time. Most manufacturers recommend replacing your ATV helmets every 4-5 years.
"ATV helmets are costly." is the number one reason given by ATV riders for not wearing them.Given the cost of a hospital stay and the resulting recovery from a head injury, you should get the best helmet you can. Make sure the fit is good. You should have good visibility.Helmets can actually help you hear other sounds better by cutting down on the wind whipping across your ears as you ride. Additionally, a good full-face helmet is great protection against flying insects, and yes they do happen frequently when you're riding.By protecting your eyes from the wind and debris you will have visual clarity.Choose a brightly colored helmet. Other ATV riders and vehicles will be able to clearly see you and avoid your path.
"ATV helmets don't look cool." Given the variety of styles and colors helmets come in, the "not cool" issue just isn't an issue any more. They come in bright colors and many styles. There is literally an ATV helmet for everyone. "ATV helmets are too tight." A properly fitted helmet might seem tight as you put it on, because of the foam within the helmet that conforms to your head. If the helmet pulls on easily, it's too large for your head. A good helmet should fit snugly all around your head.
And last word of advice, don't use an old helmet. All helmets, ATV helmets included, are made of foams, glues, and resins that deteriorate with time. Most manufacturers recommend replacing your ATV helmets every 4-5 years.
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