Is Gmax a good helmet?
GMAX has several excellent snowmobile helmets. I particularly like their full-face modular helmets because they are pretty comfortable and have a really solid fit. They also offer considerable safety protection from severe impacts. All GMAX helmets have a motorcycle helmet look and feel to them.
Does a half helmet protect you?
While a half helmet is safer than none at all, it doesn’t offer the type of protection given by a full-face helmet. Half-helmets also only protect riders from serious brain injuries in 36.8% of motorcycle crashes. Besides, riders aren’t protected from dust, smoke, or any other flying objects as they ride.
What is a half helmet?
Half helmets are the smallest DOT approved helmets available. They come in a variety of designs and styles and there are half helmets for women and men Options may include internal sun shields, removable visors, zip out ear and neck liner, removable pads, and 3-snap systems for optional extras.
Where are GMAX helmets made?
Taiwan
Their helmets are manufactured in Taiwan by a company GMax has partnered with.
Why do motorcycle police wear half helmets?
A 3/4 helmet or 1/2 helmet allows them to have their peripheral vision and more of their hearing acuity with the helmet in place than a full face helmet. California has a helmet law and police are not exempt from that law. It would also be a workplace safety issue if they were allowed to not wear helmets at all.
What helmet does Sons of Anarchy wear?
The Voss brand is the official supplier of the hit TV series Sons of Anarchy. If you want to capture the look of Jax Teller, then you can’t go wrong with the Voss 888CF DOT-approved Carbon Fiber helmet.
Should a motorcycle helmet squeeze your cheeks?
If the helmet fits as it should, you should feel the cushions against your cheeks. They’ll be pushed up a little, like “chipmunk cheeks.” (Note: Open face helmets do not have cheek pads, so they will not give this effect.) Next, grab the chin bar and move it around. Your cheeks should move, not the helmet.
How tight should a half helmet be?
According to industry experts, a helmet should be comfortably snug around the entire wearer’s head without resulting in pressure points. It shouldn’t have any up and down or side to side movements during the ride. It shouldn’t be too tight, but it shouldn’t be loose either.
What GMAX Helmet do I have?
To figure out which model of GMAX helmet you have, always refer to the back of the helmet. There you will see the DOT Certified or ECE 22.05 Certified sticker. GMAX will list the model number right under the corporate logo.