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No Head Gear, No Ride

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Murphy's law holds strong here. "Whatever will go wrong will go wrong". In simple words, anticipating the worst case scenario can often save from unwanted grief. Every rider has some or other incident that is fresh on the palate. Therefore, it is important to ensure that one does not face any grievous loss of life in future. Now, the first rule to be followed for riding should be; no headgear, no ride. As against earlier, riding gear is not a too expensive proposition and are easily available. The most important part of the gear is the helmet. It protects the most important body parts that are susceptible to damage; the head and the face. Moreover, helmets are also essential to keep bugs and dirt away while riding. In India, helmets are also given ISI or a DOT certification to ensure good quality. A premium helmet good for professional biking is wind resistant and good in ventilation. Head is the most vulnerable part of the body in case of a motorcycle inc...

Modular Helmets Versus Full-Face Helmets

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The helmet is ideally the most important piece of equipment to keep the rider safe on the motorcycle or any other form of a two-wheeler. Though mandatory by law in India, not many actually know why is it important to find a helmet perfectly fitting to the needs and comfort of the rider. While manufacturers offer various options that have their own specifications, not all of them are created with the same intention. This is even true for the level of safety they offer. Popular among them are modular and full face helmets. When seen from a distance, both of them appear to be the same, there is numerous difference between the two. First is the modular helmets that are specifically designed for added comfort and incorporate a hybrid of open and full-faced helmets. Not actually designed for smokers, these motorbike helmets are for those who want some fresh air at a spotlight or while parked. Zeus is an online helmet store India that houses many choices for riders and IXS HELMET H...