What helmet should you wear?

Wile a rider has the right to wear any helmet they want, many don't know what they are missing. Wearing the right protective gear on you head is beneficial, not only from a fashion standpoint, but functionally as well, apart from keeping your head in one piece.

Unsuitable: No Helmet, the trails are a lot harder then your head. lose the ego and buy a helmet. As well, skateboard helmets don't meet the same standards as cycling helmets. They are rated for slow-speed impacts. You will also feel the lack of ventilation on those hot days.

Ideal: A well-vented, lightweight helmet is ideal. A helmet without a visor for cross-country riding. The aggressive position on a cross-country bike makes a visor often obstruct the field of vision. All-mountain bikes provide a more upright position, therefore a visor is great for keeping the sun out of your eyes. Down-hill riding offers a whole new level of danger to you head. When riding DH make sure to get yourself a full face to save your smile.