What is the difference between a half helmet and a three-quarter helmet?
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Three-quarter helmets cover more parts of the head, generally extending to the neck and covering the ears, while half helmets leave the ears exposed. The following is an introduction to helmet-related content: 1. Safety helmets: Safety helmets can only provide certain protection for the top of the head. When riding an electric bike, one might encounter wind, sand, or flying catkins, requiring a windshield to protect the eyes. Additionally, safety helmets cannot effectively protect the back of the head, so they cannot replace electric bike helmets. 2. When purchasing: Carefully check the product name, certification, manufacturer's information, and execution standards, and ensure CCC certification is present. Low-quality helmets not only fail to provide the necessary protection for the head but may also cause parts to shatter upon impact, leading to other secondary injuries to organs.
I usually commute by motorcycle and have worn both types of helmets. The most obvious advantage of the half helmet is its lightness—it weighs only about two-thirds of a three-quarter helmet, making it especially cool in summer, and the back of the neck doesn’t get sweaty. However, it only covers the top of the head and the upper part of the ears, leaving the back of the head and lower half of the ears exposed. Last time my friend crashed, the half helmet didn’t protect his ears at all, and he ended up scraping off a patch of skin. Although the three-quarter helmet is heavier, it fully covers the back of the head and ears, and has a transparent visor to block wind and insects. Especially on rainy days, the visor lets raindrops slide right off, making it much more practical than the half helmet. Now, I use the half helmet for short grocery runs, but for my 10+ km commute to work, I always choose the three-quarter helmet—safety comes first.
