What comprises a good helmet?
Good helmet have fiberglass or thermoplastic outer shells. EPS (Thermocole) is considered to be the best energy absorbing liner available and must be present in the helmet. Nylon or Terylene woven tape of tubular instruction is found to be the best for chinstraps. Steel Anchor plates are a must for securing the chinstraps to the shell. Fastening by double “D” rings; bar-n-buckle or all metal clasps are most secure. Rivets of copper or brass are best for fixing anchor plates to the shell. The helmet must fit snugly and not wobble or move, ones fastened on the head. Beadings, paints etc. are frills that are applied to promote the helmet. Look for these features in a helmet before making your choice.
