Barrier gestures: is it safe to try on a motorcycle helmet?

Beautiful days are coming and some may hesitate to buy a motorcycle helmet due to health conditions. But how to try on a helmet while observing the barrier gestures? 

For some, it's time to change their helmet. With the current pandemic, one may wonder how to try on a future headdress while observing health measures?

Applying a hydroalcoholic gel on the hands, a mask on the face and a charlotte on the hair: hardware stores are trying to comply with barrier gestures as much as possible. ” We avoid trying on helmets of special colors only if the person confirms their purchase. »Explains Alexandre Martineau, manager of Maxxess in Cergy, who prefers to expose as few helmets as possible to the possible risk of infection. For many dealers, the motorcycle helmet quarantine is quickly becoming a headache. ” If we quarantine helmets, then we block models and sizes for a few days. »Announces Kevin Jordana, manager of Toulouse Speedway. ” Instead, motorcycle helmet foam is disinfected by the customer after each test.« 

In terms of comfort, it cannot be said that wearing a cap and wearing a mask is practical when testing a helmet. Charlotte for long hair does not hold all the hair. As for the masks, they very often go down to the chin, which limits their main function - to cover the mouth and nose. In addition, assessing the comfort of a helmet, foam and its support with all these "filters" is not so easy.

Does a disposable range hood sound like the best solution? 

Did some sellers offer you a disposable hood to try on a helmet? After the first containment, some outlets received disposable hoods from LS2 or HJC, among others. ” Its use allows the client to keep the mask in place and to respect the gestures of the barrier as much as possible. The only downside is that buyers feel less comfortable with the helmet. The hood is made of dense fabric. »Indicates the manager of Maxxess in Nice. 

« But we received very few copies of this balaclava. And since the summer we have not received any more »Explains Dimitri Lecouturier, HSC Honda manager in Caen. 

Balaclavas are long overdue

Recall that after the first birth, the sanitary rules for wearing a mask were not so clear.  » Balaklavas sent HJC made of fabric. Some of them were fabricated because it was the first project to combat the pandemic. The goal was to convince customers to go and try helmets moto "Explains Olivier Bazin, press manager for several brands, including HJC. Since then, the government has imposed stricter rules, including on the composition of masks, and the hoods offered by the brand are no longer compliant.

Try a motorcycle helmet online 

When it comes to online shopping, the instructions are the same, with one detail. ” Returned helmets are disinfected and quarantined for a few days before being returned to the warehouse. Explains the site of the equipment.

Anyway, when you buy a helmet, clean it. Water, soap, disinfectants that are unlikely to irritate your skin, or quarantine for several days, take your time before putting on a new helmet.

By the way, judging by your feedback, how did you do it? Have you tested your helmet in a store? How was it ?