Never Sacrifice Safety In Considering Purchasing Discount Helmets

By Amanda Beaty

Your favorite sports will mostly require a safety helmet to play. Even if it is not a requirement you run a better chance of injury not wearing a helmet. Discount helmets are available across America that meets your needs and budget.

Many people think that using one helmet for a different sport is okay. Just because you have a helmet on does not mean that it was intended for physical injury of another sport. It is wise to invest in another helmet if you intend to use it for a different sport. More than half a million are treated each year for head injuries or worse by not wearing proper head gear.

Helmets are regulated by the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that develop standard of approval for any helmet sold in the United States whether made here or not. The CPSC raised standards in 1999 due to overwhelming demand. Of course there are helmets sold that do not meet the approval out there, so you need to know that in purchasing a discount helmet that is has the CPSC approval rating on the helmet before you buy.

Children are the most important thing in the world and their safety does not have a price. When choosing a helmet for your child you can go online and check the exact helmet that works for your child's age. The way they are made is different from adults as they cover more of the cranial area. Many sites online have demonstrations of proper wear of a helmet on a child.

No matter how good the helmet it still needs to be worn in the manner of design. A child's helmet should come down over the forehead before being strapped at the chin. This is also true for skateboarding helmets and helmets for snow skiing. Often kids will push back the helmet off the forehead causing potential danger that the helmet will not protect the frontal area. Ensure that the CPSC stamp is on any helmet purchased for your child.

Each year thousands of motorcycle riders are saved from death during an accident for the sole reason that they were wearing a DOT approved helmet. The fight remains in some states for the right to choose to wear a helmet. Statistic prove otherwise that more fatalities occur when the rider in not wearing a helmet. The debate will most likely continue until all states have mandatory helmet laws.

With knowledge on your side you are ready to shop for a helmet at discounted pricing. You can find helmets in stores or online. You may even get lucky and find a gently used helmet at a garage sale. Make sure you have the person with you that you are shopping for to ensure proper fit. It you wish to give as a gift you can always give a gift card for one. A lot of retail bikes shops give you a helmet with purchase of a bike.

If you are looking for personalization in your discount helmets you can get that too. Many companies offer quantity discounting and free shipping. Your sports team or family can get excited that you found discount helmets without breaking the bank. Just make certain that you have the DOT or CPSC approval for your new purchase and enjoy the ride in safety. - 30329

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