taken19

I'm new tothe autocross world and beginning my research in harnesses and helmets. I came across this product and want your opinions before I lookany harder. Ran a search for "Zeronine" and didn't come up with anything useful.

Zeronine Z9-AKR BlackOps Carbon Fiber Helmet

Found at this website:

http://www.saferacer.com/zeronine-z9...productid=2156

I read some reviews and it appears to be a descent helmet for the price, but not as light as other carbon fiber helmets - it may be more for looks than anything else.

Does anybody have any history or experience with this helmet? It's Snell 2005 certified and costs $349. Any other full face options in the $400 and under category?

Thanks for any advice,
Sean

Thrillhouse

That things looks ridiculous.

The HJC AR10 II is $50 less, Snell 2010 certified, and looks like a normal crash helmet. I'd try something like that instead.

taken19

Thanks for the input. The wife wants some input in this decision an called this one "snazzy". I'm looking for functional but still trying to entertain her at the same time.

I will look into your sugestion.

AU N EGL

ANything that says

Stay away from

if must say SNELL SA2010 certified

parkerracing

With the flat back, it looks like an open wheel helmet. Get a Snell 2010 for sure.

UstaB-GS549

It says Snell SA2005 on the back of the helmet. I would think that they could not do that without a Snell sticker on the inside. It may be legit, but I still think you would be better off with the latest current Snell certification.

AU N EGL

if it has the Snell SA2005 sticker then it is good to go.

c4cruiser

Snell-certified helmets will have an orange sticker on the inside of the helmet and will show "SA2010" and a serial number. There are still some SA2005 helmets out there and you can find good deals, but the SA2005 helmets have the same type of sticker inside.

The Snell sticker in my SA2010 Pyrotech helmet also has a UPC barcode that shows a serial number.

IMHO, "Snazzy" or cool-looking is not a requirement for a helmet. It's sole purpose is to protect your head in case of a crash. You can get excellent helmets from Simpson, Bell, G-Force, and Pyrotech for autocross use.

While carbon fiber is nice and light, most autocross runs won't have you in the car for very long, usually in the area of 60 seconds or so. Track days will be different as you can be out on course for anywhere from 20 minutes to hours....

Edit: Just found this review of the Zeronine Z9-APX helmet. This one is a SA2010 helmet and it looks like a favorable review. HANS capable and Nomex liner. More of a traditional design for motorsports but it's the same price as the one you are considering and a SA2010 rating.

redvetracr

for how long?

AU N EGL

10 years from Snell date so good to 2015, so 4-5 years more.


HOWEVER, any helmet that gets dropped or involved in an accident and hits something hard, should be checked for cracks in the shell. If there is a crack in the shell buy a new helmet

dfinke23

You should give some forum vendors a shot. After all, they pay for this forum that is so valuable to all of us (enough so that you came here for advice).

taken19

Thanks for all the input guys. Just finished my first track day today - AWSOME!!! I can't wait to get back out there. A few things I need before I go back out include my own helmet (had to borrow one today), brake pads, brake duct cooling, gloves, harness bar, 6 point harness... List never stops!

I will give the forum vendors a shot and research the options that are listed above.