Helmets

There are two common helmets to use. Half shell mountain biking helmets are designed for all kinds of off road biking. It is designed for lighter use and allows the rider to have clear visibility when riding and can even use a visor to keep sun and rain out of your eyes. Full face downhill bikes are completely covered and are meant for extremely violent crashes. A lot of people who ride bmx use these and people who want to go very fast down really difficult terrain. I personally use half shell helmets. Beginners since they are new to riding should use half shell not only because they allow full visibility but because they are also pretty cheap.