Safety and Fashion Come Together with Half-Head Helmets
The best motorcycle helmet is a topic of intense debate among riders. The various types of helmets one can purchase are also a topic of equal debate. While some, like motocross or supercross helmets, are accepted as helmets that anyone on any bike can ride with, others are made specifically for one type of activity. Any helmet is preferable to none, despite the drawbacks and advantages of each type. How they fit into the legality of personal protective equipment is less well known. As such, let's break down the benefits of using half-head helmets in the first place: Why do Motorcyclists Wear Half Helmets? The half-head helmet, also known as the "brain pan" and worn most frequently by badass cruisers, covers the top of the head from ear to ear and runs along the head from the forehead to just above the basilar skull (where the skull and the neck meet). Some riders say that wearing a full-face helmet is like being confined to an automobile. There isn't much you c...