Open Face Helmet: The Drill before the Thrill

How is it possible to ensure that people comply with road safety norms in a country notorious for its instances of road rage? One among the most common reasons for which people don’t wear helmets is because it “spoils their hair” which frankly, is dangerously immature. However, not everyone saw this as a problem; some saw this as an opportunity. This is how the concept of ‘open face helmet’ was conceived.

Simply put, it’s a type of protective headgear which doesn’t cover the entire face, but only the parts of the head most susceptible to damage in case of an accident.

Although it all sounds romanticised, the reality is that a lot of people equate the thrill of speed to the defiance of rules laid down by authorities for their safety.
Defying the most basic rules such as wearing helmets is, unfortunately, a norm and the indifference to the same is worrisome.

 A few Advantages of Open face helmets:

• Open face helmet resolves the problem for people wearing spectacles due to its design.
• It also offers better peripheral vision, which is essential for new drivers.
• It’s lighter in weight in comparison to the traditional helmet, so that adds to the comfort of riding.
• It’s the perfect accompaniment for everyday riders who look to couple utility and style.
• Lastly, it gives peace of mind to your family and you get the sense of freedom that riding provides.

The thought of innovation stemming from ignorance and defiance sounds unusual. However, that is precisely what helmet manufacturing companies managed to do, which led to the creation of a separate product vertical in itself.

Apart from manufacturing protective gear, it is also the responsibility of these companies to propagate the importance of responsible riding in the communities they’re a part of so that one person’s thrill doesn’t become another person’s tragedy.