Kids' Powersports Helmets

Kids’ ATV helmets allow little riders to master their four-wheeling skills without you worrying about their safety. Nowadays, the industry offers a huge variety of safety gear of this kind in multiple designs and types to cover different customers' needs and wants. Though, choosing the right helmet for your kid may be challenging as it is easy to be caught up in various attractive features it has and forget about the things that really matter, like its fitment, type, and performance rating. However, those factors should be considered when seeking the finest pieces of safety gear for your kid.

You have to be sure that the helmet will fit perfectly, so the kid feels comfortable wearing it. Today's manufacturers offer these pieces of safety gear in multiple sizes, including X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large. The products also differ in their shape to fit any head. Thus, you can find round oval and intermediate oval ones. After determining the size and shape you need, consider your son’s or daughter’s driving needs to find out what type will best suit them. There are full face and open face helmets currently available on the market. While the former offer some extra protection of the chin and teeth and completely shield from the elements, the latter provide better ventilation and visibility.

Another important thing to look for when seeking an ATV helmet for your kid is to see if it meets any of two performance ratings. The first one is the Department of Transportation (DOT) rating. It shows if the product meets particular standards as legal safety gear for both street and off-road use. The second rating is the Snell one. It shows that the helmet exceeds the strict DOT standards and can be used in the hardest conditions. Whatever performance rating the product has, it is typically stitched on the inside of the shell.

There are also many other factors to consider. Thus, the visor is a key part of many helmets that shields the eyes from sunlight and protects them from any road debris. Today, the industry offers two types of visors: detachable and already built in. The first ones are typically used for open face helmets. They are attached with special hinges and are easy to remove and/or replace. Permanent visors are often found in full face helmets. Most of today’s visors are made of polycarbonate or acrylic. Both materials are light yet durable enough to provide the required level of protection. Those helmets designed for driving off the road often come with scratch poof visors to guarantee excellent visibility even when hit by sandy bits.

To guarantee the required level of protection, many helmets are made of high-quality and durable yet lightweight polycarbonate. Another popular material used is carbon fiber. The inner lining is typically made of Styrofoam or Koroyd, both intended to absorb impact. The padding inside is made of foam, which contributes to a perfect fit and can absorb moisture making the rider feel comfortable. In addition to their protective capabilities, helmets have a visual appeal. Whether it is graphic, Hi-Viz, or solid helmet your kid is after, the aftermarket is full of choices to suit any buyers’ aesthetic preferences.