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By Adam, August 26, 2010 4:59 pm

The state of Pennsylvania passed a law a few years back stating that people riding motorcycles no longer need to wear a helmet while riding. The law has created a situation in which many bikers do not wear helmets at all. However, a side effect most people didn’t foresee is the amount of unique helmets people are now wearing. People can now place anything they like on top of their heads while riding.

The amount of unique biker helmets seen on the rides is truly amazing. I once saw a man wearing a Roman helmets while riding down the street. The helmet had large red plumes on top and the rest was a shiny bronze color. It really stood out and was one of the most unique biker helmets I’ve ever seen.

Although medieval helmets don’t provide the best protection for bikers, they are better than no helmet at all. The uniqueness of this helmet can be appreciated by everyone. There are many medieval helmets that you can wear while riding your bike.

For example, you could decide to wear a Gladiator arena helmet. The only note of caution is that you should get the most sturdy helmet you can find. Roman Centurion helmets, Greco Roman helmets, Gallic Centurion helmets, and Thracian helmets are all wildly unique medieval helmets you can choose from. The unique character of these helmets is very interesting.

Some of the above helmets have plumes and some do not. In addition to this you can choose a face guard thickness. Open faces are a commonality for this type of helmet making it perfect for full visibility.

You can purchase all of these helmets at www.historicalclothingrealm.com . They sell all kinds of fantastic looking medieval gear as well as a few other items you might be interested in.

When your not riding you may want to leave your helmet displayed on a nice helmet stand or shelf. You’ll have a nice display set up while your home and a nice helmet to use while your riding. Consider purchasing both your helmet stand and your helmet at the same time. This way you’ll receive both at or around the same time and you’ll never have to worry about where you will store your helmet.