Look the helmet up for its sharp rating too (dont fall for the idea that the more you spend the better the helmet) sharp.dft.gov.uk/"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51724274","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Uridium"},"datePublished":"2023-12-12T08:23:43.000Z","text":"I'd avoid an internet purchase for a first crash helmet or at least take him to a bike shop so you know the correct size and fit and then find the same make/model/size on the web cheaper.
Also some brands fit some shaped heads better than other.
Good leather motorbike gloves are as essential as a crash helmet.
Also some Kevlar lined motorcycle jeans are a useful purchase."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51726256","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Dusty"},"datePublished":"2023-12-12T12:35:04.000Z","text":"Thanks all for the useful info! Should I be looking at fixed full face rather than one of those helmets where the front section pulls up? Want to get the purchase right for obvious reasons.
Protective jacket is a great idea, something I overlooked, also leather rather than synthetic gloves is definitely the way to go! I was half expective to pay £300 for the helmet but if cost doesn't always mean better I'll think on... Cheers all."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51734762","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Bigfootpete"},"datePublished":"2023-12-13T12:41:07.000Z","text":"The most important thing is to get the right fit.
My head doesn't fit the two top brands very well, Arai is really uncomfortable and Shoei presses on my forehead. In the end I tried a ton of helmets on and found a Nolan that was a very good fit.
You also do not want a loose fit as a helmet that moves around too much will cause more damage if you do come off.
If you get the right fit it will be the safest for his bonce, as well as being comfortable."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51738426","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"pickledtink"},"datePublished":"2023-12-13T20:02:02.000Z","text":"Lots of good advice here. Don't stint on cost, or proper fit with the helmet. Next protect knees and hands. A good helmet saved my life. At todays prices it would cost about £250."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51736832","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Dusty"},"datePublished":"2023-12-13T17:00:08.000Z","text":"Been looking at the AIROH Valor, seems to rate well with Sharp. There's also the AGV PISTA GP R and a handful of other Bell branded helmets I need to look at before committing. Cheers all..."}],"commentCount":9,"interactionStatistic":7,"articleSection":"Misc"}