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Even if sometimes it doesn't seem necessary to wear one, I assure you that the helmet is essential. It is useful sometimes simply to protect you from branches above your head or from stones thrown at you during your sessions or simply to save your life during a bad fall.
Needless to say, this kind of shock can be very dangerous, if you have ever heard of concussions, this is what awaits you if you are not rigorous with the helmet.Depending on your riding style, the shape of your helmet will have a different impact. If you want to use your speed to shine on the trails, you'll need a lightweight, aerodynamic helmet:
If your "thing" is riding, then you'll need a helmet that goes down well behind your head:
And if you prefer to ride downhill, then you'll need a full face helmet:
There is the base with the CE EN 1078 standard which offers the basis of protection in Europe and is mandatory.
And there are patents developed in addition to this standard, in order to provide more protection and confidence to the user during his practice, the MIPS technology is currently the best on the market:
According to the average you should change your helmet every 3 to 5 years. Obviously, depending on the use, the helmet will have to be changed with more or less time.