The Leatt GPX 5.5 is one of the most popular ATV and UTV helmets available, so we decided to do a deep dive to arm you with as much information as possible before you buy.
Comedian Ron White once had a joke about a guy who claimed he could withstand the wind from a category 5 hurricane. White’s punchline was, “It wasn’t THAT the wind was blowing, but rather WHAT the wind was blowing. If you get hit with a Volvo, it doesn’t matter how many sit-ups you can do.” It’s a funny bit, but also really quite true, and it has a bearing on whether or not you think UTV helmets are necessary.
Investing in one of the best ATV helmets should be the first thing you do after you buy that new ATV. Yes, an inexpensive helmet can help to protect you, but in our experience a helmet is not an area you should try to save a few bucks.
Your head is your greatest asset and you need to protect it, but it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. There are some great cheap ATV helmets available that will keep you safe without breaking the bank.
Scorpion showcased a pair of new ATV helmet options at the 2014 AIMExpo in Orlando Fla., including one that would solve a problem we’ve had with many helmets.