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A proper fitting helmet is the difference between a fun ride and a massive headache at the end of the day. It is really tough to buy a helmet for someone as a gift if they aren't around to try it on.

Dutch, what type of riding are we talking about, Street?, Dirt? Track?, all of these make a difference. If you are going only Street, look at HJC, good helmets at a fair price, I have owned three, two for me, and one for the wife. My first HJC was a full face job, nice and snug, Not Tight!, tight is gonna turn into vice-like after the first 20 miles. Now have open face or 3/4 helmets, so me and wife can yak with intercom, also we can use the CB on the bike. Most people have hit the nail on the head, go to a dealer/motorcycle parts store, the money you think you saved by buying from the web might actually disappear if the helmet turns out to not fit. At the dealer, talk to the "senior" sales people, not just the first kid that walks up to you. The more input, the better the fit, the better the ride, and have the receiver(gift right?) go with you, it has to fit them.

HJC, Bell, Shoei, Arai, Scorpion, KBC are all good.

About the money part, it's protection for the head, without the head you are dead! The better the protection, the better the chance of survival, but in my humble opinion, Helmets only mean the difference between open and closed at the service! But I still wear one 95% of the time.

No, use an actual riding helmet. They are ment for this purpose--motorcycle helmets are too bulky---stick with a riding helmet---your kids will most likely try to ditch a helmet if it is too uncomfortable to wear... I reccomend a helmet with a GPS Retention System--they offer a more customized fit which is much safer than any old style helmet without one.. Also remember that after every fall or every 2 yrs without a fall the helmet should be replaced as its safety level will decrease over time and after every trauma. Have Fun! BB

I prefer Scorpion helmets. They are excellent quality, fit well and are very reasonably priced (between $150-$250). They have a lot of great designs to choose from also. I recommend checking out www.motorcycle-superstore.com

They have great prices, always have good sales going on and sometimes free shipping. Even if it's not free, it is reasonable. I have never had an issue with them.

All helmets must be DOT (Department of Transportation) approved to wear them while on the road. Snell just means that it has an additional shell of protection and while that is good, it is not necessary. The helmet should fit very tight...almost like it is your head. It should not move at all if you put it on and shake your head around. It can be uncomfortable in the beginning, but the inside pads will conform to your face. If you are unsure of your size in helmet, go into a store and try them on. I do not recommend buying from an online store unless you know what size you wear for each brand...yes they do fit differently depending on brand. Good luck.

You get what you pay for with helmets. It would be hard to buy one over the net as different brand fit differently even though they are the same size. People use to say you either had an Arai or an AGV shaped head. Today its much harder as there are so many brands. As long as it meets the relevant standards for you country you should be right. Just make sure it is comfortable, the most boring looking helmet can sometimes be the most comfortable. I generally go for something in the middle of the price range. Try reading the links below, it may help with your decision. Good Luck

http://www.hjchelmets.com/

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/sizing_chart/SizeInf...

You get what you pay for is never truer than in helmets. Shatterproof is good. DOT standard is good. Snell institute is better quality, and safer. Included are three links to helmets of all types and makers but the one on the bottom looks like the best deal. They were running a sale right now.

Heavy is correct, never buy a helmet without first trying it on, there are different shaped helmets for different shaped heads, and the large helmet made in Italy is a much smaller large helmet than one made in China.

spend the extra money and buy one at a dealer and try it on and make sure it fits perfect

Yeah and Bart S uses a test tube to fit the shape of his head.He could have a family reunion at the sperm bank.

Go to a bike dealer for hands on feel, then go to the web.