Since snowboarding is quite a traumatic sport, during the lessons they should not neglect any means of protection. For this reason, the snowboard helmet is an integral part of the athlete's equipment, which is well understood by professionals. They know how to choose a helmet for snowboarding. But beginners or amateurs can be difficult to navigate in this matter. After all, today there are many models of this type of protection, and in stores a large assortment of products of all colors and sizes is presented. However, there are fairly clear parameters, which should be guided by the purchase.
How to choose a helmet for snowboarding?
This piece of equipment is universal, as it is suitable for fans of other sports, such as skiers. Those who are seriously engaged in snowboarding on a board should choose their sports model of a helmet, which has a protective frame and covers the ears, and also has additional protection and a soft lining inside. You can also buy a fully closed helmet for snowboarding, which is used on difficult trails with trees and other obstacles.
The design of the helmet for snowboarding includes:
- the outer part - is a frame of polycarbonate, which takes over the bulk of the force upon impact and evenly distributes it over the surface of the helmet to "extinguish";
- the inner part is a lining made of thick polystyrene and an additional antibacterial layer.
When choosing a helmet, it is important to pay attention to the safety of these two layers: they should not be damaged, cracks, tears. It is important and the correct choice of the size of the helmet for snowboarding. For this, the equipment must be tried on. The model should not hang, but sit tight. But in doing so, do not squeeze the head and do not cause any discomfort. Its size can be determined with the help of a tape measure: first it measures the circumference of the head, and then a suitable protective gear is selected for this parameter. It should be borne in mind that the female helmet for snowboarding will certainly be smaller than the male. During fitting, special attention should be given to the characteristics of the survey: it should be optimal at different angles. The helmet should not obscure the neck, otherwise it will restrict movement. It is better not to stop your choice on one model at once, it is worth trying on at least a few from different manufacturers. They can vary quite a lot in form and other parameters, and perhaps the equipment suitable for a specific head can not be found immediately.
Choosing a special helmet for snowboarding
In addition to the usual protective elements of the outfit, there are specialized ones that have high-tech additions. For example, helmets for snowboards with headphones are very popular today. Similar models are equipped with headphones, allowing you to connect to a smartphone or digital player and listen to music while driving. According to experts, this can distract an inexperienced athlete from the track, and even cause injuries. Therefore, to use such a helmet is only for those who have reached a high level in skating on the board in the snow.
Recently, shops with sports equipment have also helmets for snowboarding with a visor - a protective flap, which serves as an analog of glasses. Such models have not yet gained much popularity among athletes. And many of them still prefer to use a separate pair: glasses plus a helmet.
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