HeaDs-Up On HelmetsBeauty is only skin deep just went out the exhaust pipes when it comes to choosing to ride with protective gear. As the name of this department suggests, helmets are a riding essential that most states require you to wear, and for those without a helmet law, the choice is your own. Half, three-quarter, full-face, modular; the choices in helmet styles and manufacturers are plentiful. So, here's a heads up on some companies and helmet styles to help you out.