Helmet's Anatomy and Functions

Helmet become one of the tools that must be used when driving a motorcycle. Not because regulations require, but should be more on awareness of the safety of themselves.

Helmet also consists of a number of parts, thus forming a complete helmet. Cycleworld released based on the book The Total Motorcycling Manual, this is the anatomy of a helmet.

1. Protective visor or visor is also known as the duty to protect the eyes and face from the wind, heat up the dust. However, glass is also able to reduce wind noise that could disturb while driving.

2. The hard outer shell or outer shell is hard, made of various types of materials, from plastic, Kevlar, fiberglass to carbon fiber. If the shell is broken, then the parts underneath the helmet will be damaged and could head injury.

3. Impact absorbing liner, one part of the helmet that are not visible, the position sandwiched between the shell and the soft liner. Made of polystyrene or polypropylene (EPS), which has the task of reducing the impact energy. Never reuse the liner is damaged.

4. Comfort liner, this is the part which is in contact with the skin and hair. This part is made of soft material and generally can be removed to be washed and cleaned.

5. Airflow vents or air vents, imagine if a helmet without air vents. Users will be uncomfortable, and sultry. Three best ventilation design position, the front of the helmet near the mouth, above the eyebrows and near the rear for alliran air out.

6. Chin chin protector bar or present only in the type of full-face helmet. That's why full-face helmet can protect the entire facial area.