We have listed what we learnt and it works like a dream – a handful of down-to-earth tips that help you buy a helmet that fits both your head and your lifestyle.

1. Find Your Size – Ditch the Wild Guesses!

Nobody wants to see a rider fussing with their helmet while zooming down the road. It all comes down to a proper head measurement.

• Run with a soft tape measure and loop it around the widest part of your head—roughly an inch above your eyebrows, give or take.

• Hunt down the brand’s size chart because, frankly, one maker’s “medium” might be another’s “small.”

• Look for a fit that’s snug but not so tight it feels like a bear hug—comfort should come first, even if it means a few extra seconds with the tape.

2. Figure Out Your Head Shape – It Really Counts!

Heads aren’t all cut from the same cloth, so the helmet that works for one rider might not work for you. In most cases, a little understanding of your head’s shape goes a long way.

• Round Oval: When your head is nearly as wide as it is long.

• Intermediate Oval: The most common look, a tad longer front-to-back.

• Long Oval: For those whose heads stretch out longer than they are wide.

If you get the chance, try on your mate’s helmet ! Remember to wear a balaclava before your try ! Else your mate is really going to be cross

3. Prioritize Safety – Certifications Are a Must!

A snazzy helmet might catch your eye, but it’s the safety gear’s job to protect you. Always check that your helmet carries the right badges:

• DOT ensures it meets basic U.S. safety guidelines.

• ECE is recognized for stricter, international testing measures.

• Snell is a mark often seen on racing helmets, generally speaking, for that extra level of protection.

A helmet with proper safety stamps is non-negotiable—when it comes to staying safe, shortcuts aren’t an option.

4. Listen to Fellow Riders – Reviews Give the Real Scoop

Ever wonder if a seemingly perfect helmet turns noisy at high speeds or if its airflow is up to the task on a sultry day? Real-world rider feedback can fill in those gaps far better than any glossy description ever could.

• Written reviews spill the details on fit, comfort, and long-term wear.

• Video reviews can give you a clear look at how it actually performs on the road.

A bit of extra homework through fellow riders’ experiences can really save you from post-purchase regrets.

5. Return Policies – Your Safety Net for That “Just Doesn’t Feel Right” Moment

Even after all your planning, sometimes a helmet just won’t vibe with you. That’s why a flexible return policy is essential.

• Make sure to check how long you have to return the item before you buy.

• Hang onto all tags and that protective film on the visor until you’re absolutely sure it’s your match.

A generous return option lets you swap out that nearly-there helmet without a whole lot of hassle, keeping the stress to a minimum.

7. Untold tips to buy a helmet online

1. Weather where you ride the most – This is common sense – If you live and ride mostly in cold conditions then buying a helmet with 6 vents is not clever. Conversely if you live and ride in warm climes you need moisture wicking liners and at least 5 vents so dont end up buying the silk based liner helmet for a hot country your head will fry

2. Full face helmet is a must – As many riders buy half face or 3/4th I can’t say its commonsense. However it is – A full face is the only helmet to use – If you want look cool and retro or whatever – ignore this blog 🙂

3. Riding styles – If you are mostly a long distance tourer then buying that uber cool looking adv helmet is like a square peg in a round hole. ADV helmets are super airy (most of them) and therefore much noisier than touring helmets. Also an adv helmet on a retro cruiser or tourer will look daft ! Flip side if you are an off road fiend and you insist on wearing a touring helmet then sooner or later bad things will happen. So figure out your riding style then buy !

4. Visibility – Black helmets look very cool – I had several till I learnt that black is not a clever colour for day or night visibility. If must wear black then please put reflective stickers and or helmet lights. Secondly in warm countries in summers black will make your head, hotter !

5. Peace or Roar – If you like a quiet helmet like i do (I hate traffic noise and a noisy helmet is a pain for long rides) then you will have shell out a pretty penny for it as a helmet will only become quiet when its sealed as much as possible. My Schuberth C4 pro cost me a fortune but when you wear it the effect is like using noise cancellation. Flip side if you like to hear the traffic, your bike and everything else then get a helmet with as many vents as possible and you will hear it all. Having said that its always reccomended to use highest quality foam ear plugs to protect your hearing,

6. Helmet accessories – Pinlock I personally don’t like as I think they work only in light rains and once dirty they are terrible. Chamois or top quality microfibre is essential to clean your visor. Lastly carry a helmet sanitiser – on long hot rides spray and dry overnight. Mandatory – Cloth cover for your helmet – When not in use – Always in minimum the cloth cover.

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At the end of the day, purchasing a helmet online need not be a nerve-racking experience. Measure your head carefully, keep your unique head shape in mind, check those safety labels, lean on honest reviews, and pick a seller who offers a friendly return policy. Do all that, and the next time you strip off your packaging, you’ll be grinning from ear to ear instead of grimacing in discomfort. Here are our all time favouries 1. champion helmets – schuberth 2.fc moto – hjc 3. cyclegear – shoei 4. revzilla – arai 5. sportsbikeshop – klim