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Gear Guide: Choosing a Motorcycle Helmet

If you’re planning to drive a motorcycle or regularly back ride as a passenger, the most basic piece of safety equipment you need is a proper helmet. Since motorcycles don’t provide the structural protection that a car does to keep drivers safe in the event of accidents, riders need to take extra precautions to protect their body, especially their head – and that’s where helmets come in.

A lot of shops in the Philippines sell motorcycle helmets designed for guys. As a female rider, I’ve personally had a hard time finding a helmet that fits me. While I’ve used a few different helmets over the years, the best-fitting ones for me so far have been the ones from LS2 Helmets Philippines.

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IXON “Asian-Fit” riding gear for women now available in the Philippines

It’s hard for me to find proper riding gear that fits properly. Aside from the fact that most motorcycle gear is designed for guys, I’m not that tall. Even if I find something I like, it usually doesn’t fit me. Riding jackets and gloves are usually oversized. Shoes are always too big. It’s a pain to even look at helmets because while there are so many cool designs out there, most brands only carry these in M to XL, men’s sizes. Motorcycling is still a male-dominated field in the Philippines. But thankfully, brands are starting to notice and manufacture gear specifically catering to the growing market of female riders.

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