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pradeepa · 09-01-2011, 09:35 PM

Well, its definitely recommended to wear full gear (and no-one would take the risk of asking you to not wear one and then later on bear the responsibility of a wrong advice), but you need to exercise your common-sense and discretion. I don't think most people in this forum dress up like the person in the picture, shown in the first post, and run errands.

My recommendation is atleast wear a helmet with a clear and clean visor and drive with patience. These two things are far more important than any riding gear.

The following are my tips while choosing a helmet:
1) the helmet should not press on your ears (pinnae, to be precise). After an hour of wearing it, the constant pressure will start to hurt.
2) As opposed to what is written in the first post, the outer shell should be tough (resist cracking) and also flexible. By this, it will absorb the impact and not transfer the impact-shock to your head.
3) In addition to what is written in the first post, a loose fitting helmet may protect your head, but it will be very annoying when riding, because when you turn your sideways, your head will turn first and then the helmet. Also when riding fast, the wind will push your helmet against your face and distract you.
4) a heavy helmet is not necessarily a stronger helmet.

Incase if you feel that you need to be covered, but find it too hot outside to wear the full suit. You can buy a pair of elbow guards and knee guards. Elbows and knees were two parts of my body which hurt everytime i fell.

09-01-2011, 09:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
pradeepa Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 41	Practicality Well, its definitely recommended to wear full gear (and no-one would take the risk of asking you to not wear one and then later on bear the responsibility of a wrong advice), but you need to exercise your common-sense and discretion. I don't think most people in this forum dress up like the person in the picture, shown in the first post, and run errands. My recommendation is atleast wear a helmet with a clear and clean visor and drive with patience. These two things are far more important than any riding gear. The following are my tips while choosing a helmet: 1) the helmet should not press on your ears (pinnae, to be precise). After an hour of wearing it, the constant pressure will start to hurt. 2) As opposed to what is written in the first post, the outer shell should be tough (resist cracking) and also flexible. By this, it will absorb the impact and not transfer the impact-shock to your head. 3) In addition to what is written in the first post, a loose fitting helmet may protect your head, but it will be very annoying when riding, because when you turn your sideways, your head will turn first and then the helmet. Also when riding fast, the wind will push your helmet against your face and distract you. 4) a heavy helmet is not necessarily a stronger helmet. Incase if you feel that you need to be covered, but find it too hot outside to wear the full suit. You can buy a pair of elbow guards and knee guards. Elbows and knees were two parts of my body which hurt everytime i fell.