June 19, 2022
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4 Minutes
We believe everyone should wear a helmet when scooting or cycling. This article rounds up the best helmets of 2022. It will also give you advice on how to fit a helmet, how to measure your head to get the right sized helmet plus lots more tips and advice for safe scooting or biking adventures.
The best helmet for scooters should feature ALL of the following:
In short, yes. It is imperative that kids and adults wear a properly fitted helmet when scooting. A helmet that meets safety standards, is fitted correctly and worn correctly will drastically protect the rider from any injuries.
The helmet should meet safety standard EN1078. This standard is a European standard published in 1997 and specifies the test requirements and build material for helmets.
Adjustable straps and rear sizing wheel. This ensures the helmet can be fitted to the exact measurements of the riders head. Keeping them fully protected and safe when scooting or cycling.
Ensure the brim of the helmet covers as much of the rider’s forehead as possible
This video shows you how to measure for a scooter helmet
No, bike helmets and scooter helmets should meet safety standard EN1078. The only difference between the two is the shape of the helmet. Most bike helmets have a more aerodynamic shape. Scooter helmets tend to sit lower down on the forehead – providing greater protection. All Micro Scooters helmets are suitable for bikes, scooters, roller skates and roller blades.
Yes, we believe every child should wear a properly fitted helmet when using their scooter. We know that getting your child to actually wear a helmet can be tricky. This is why all Micro helmets come in a range of styles and prints – making it fun to for your child to wear a helmet.
Micro helmets also feature a range of clever additions that make it quick, easy and comfortable for your child to wear when scooting. Features include a pinch free, magnetic chin buckle which means there is no catching the skin when doing the helmet up. Air vents to keep heads cool. Removable padding to ensure the helmet is comfy on the head. Adjustable side straps to ensure the helmet sits perfectly on the head but is also comfortable.
Micro helmets also come in a range of colours, prints and styles – from dinosaurs to unicorns and everything in between. Because safe scooting should be fun.
Once you’ve measured your head and chosen an appropriately sized helmet it is imperative to fit a scooter or bike helmet to the person wearing it. This is how you do that:
If your helmet falls off at any point during steps 4 or 5 you should adjust the rear sizing dial at the back of the helmet and adjust the foam pads. If it still falls off, then a smaller helmet may be required. This helmet fitting video explains all the steps above
It is vitally important to measure your child’s head for a scooter or bike helmet. Children’s heads are like children’s feets. The size required does not correspond to the age of the child.
We have known 2 year olds to measure for a large helmet and 9 year olds to measure for a small helmet. Its really quick and simple to measure your child’s head for a helmet.
Simply take a tape measure. Place your measurement tool around your child’s head. The measuring tape should be placed above the ears and eyebrows.
Rule of thumb for choose between small, medium and large based on your head circumference measurements:
Micro Dinosaur Scooter and Bike Helmet – rating 4.8/5. 601 reviews. Available in small, medium and large
Micro Unicorn Scooter and Bike Helmet – rating 4.9/5. 750 reviews. Available in small, medium and large
Micro 3D Scooter and Bike Helmet– rating 5/5. 412 reviews.