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Riding a motorcycle is one of the more exhilarating methods of traveling, but it’s also more dangerous than being in a car, especially if you don’t have the right protective gear.

There are a lot of different options in protective gear, so it’s a good idea to know what you’re looking at.

Helmets

The variety of motorcycle helmets in the market is staggering. Look for a helmet that begins right above the eyebrows when on. Anything higher up won’t give adequate protection. You’ve a choice between a full face helmet, which offers the best protection, a three quarters helmet and a flip up helmet, which allows you to move the faceplate up to expose the face. This last one might be more expensive, but it does offer the advantage of being able to simply lift the faceplate rather than remove the entire helmet to speak or drink something.
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