Do Horse Riding Helmets Expire?
Recently, I went with a friend to pick up his daughter from the Pony Club. While we were waiting for her to gather her belongings, her riding instructor came over and told my friend that…
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Do Motorcycle Helmets Cause Hair Loss
As I removed a couple of loose hairs from inside my motorcycle helmet, my neighbor walked in the door and started ribbing me about going bald. Huh? Me? Going bald? No way! My neighbor insisted…
Motorcycle Helmet Color Safety
Black motorcycle helmets are popular because they’re stylish and look cool. Psychologically speaking, it could be said that black is related to people who are rebellious. Well, let’s face it, how many Hell’s Angels wear…
What Is the Safest Ski Helmet? Certified, MIPS, and Snug Fit
The Short Version: The safest ski helmet is certified to ASTM F2040 or EN 1077, includes a rotational-impact system such as MIPS, and fits your head correctly. A 4- or 5-star Virginia Tech STAR rating adds…
Best Snowboard Helmets With Bluetooth 2025
Skiing and snowboarding became a thousand times better since it became possible to have your Bluetooth-connected music collection to keep you company. Of course, there are also some folks who simply need to be contactable…
7 Bicycle Helmet Safety Standards and How They Differ
The Short Version: The seven main bicycle helmet safety standards are CPSC, EN 1078, AS/NZS 2063, Snell B-95, ASTM F1447, CAN/CSA D113.2-M89, and NTA 8776. Their testing differs in drop-height thresholds, g-force limits, coverage requirements, and…
