GOTHAM VETTE

I want to pick one up for this summer's season, I don't want to go crazy in price, but I also don't want to get a piece of junk.

John Shiels

simpson

waddisme

I got the G-Force Hybrid a couple of years ago - it seemed to be the best value then. I like it alot. With sunglasses, it is almost like a full face without being full face.

AU N EGL

G-Force. Good Inexpensive helmets.

make sure it is an SA 2005 and if fits.

Full face with shield is best.

KBlanke

Bell full face

ssdeuce

I like the Gforce helmets mine is SA2000 when I replace it I'll probably buy another Gforce.

GOTHAM VETTE

Anybody have any pics or links?

DRUGschnorr

go somewhere and try them on.. i wear a large in Bell ad simpson and xl in most others.. also the shape of the helmet will affect your attention.

the cheaper helmets are heavier.. no big deal for 3-5 min autoX, exhausting after the 6 run in a day of HPDE...

The Bike shops have lots of specials but be sure to get a Snell-05 minimally rated helmet.
If no Head and neck restraint.. get a full face helmet...they also sit better on the ground when not protecting your knogin... open face helmets will likely end up upside down and scratch the purty decals...
and yes deals make u go faster.... at least in your mind...
-tomtom

63Corvette

I concur.
http://www.racerwholesale.com/index....40b343a7559983

Lancer033

had a G-Force and currently use a Simpson

nothing wrong with the G-Force helmet, but the simpson is lighter and more comfortable. Well worth the extra money if you're going to be in it for very long.

shifter77

ARAI GP5 BRAND new for sale with lots of extras. Total cost $2000, for SALE $1000 HALF PRICE..

Kubs

I have a Simpson Carbon Fiber Stingray. It weighs next to nothing and fits awesome. They are on sale practically everywhere because Simpson is coming out with a newer SA2010 version and wants to get rid of the SA2005 helmets.

CodeBlack

I don't know where in your located in NY but if your near long island contact BRM motorsports or Oval speed they have different brands to try on. I'm using a Bell M4 pro if you go with Bell make sure it's not the older model so that your not using the detent shield system

gkmccready

Go try them on. Different manufacturers/models fit different shaped heads. I wear a Bell, both in the car and on my motorcycles.

Krispy

I just picked up a HJC Si-12, very light and at a respectable price point. As said above, you really need to try stuff on to see what will work best for you and note differences between manufacturers. Weight is also important from a safety prospective during a incident(aside from potential driver fatigue), and especially if not using a HANS.

http://www.hjc-motorsports.com/si12.htm

CHJ In Virginia

Bell M3 Full face. They have larger / wider eye slits that are great when you wear glasses like I do. They are light, SA 2010 rated and cost around $400. Good value for the money.

2K3Z06

Simpson super voyerger, had an Arai many years ago, great helmet. But you could buy 4 simpsons for the price of 1 Arai.

DannyG

Anyone using the Simpson Bandit? I've heard good things about it but I don't have any local shops that carry it, so I can't test it out.

Grandude

Don't mean to hijack but where in San Antonio / Austin can you try on helmets?

63Corvette

fOR "bRAND" AND sIZE" only.......ANY MOTORCYCLE SHOP....tHEN, AFTER ARRIVING AT A BRAND AND SIZE, GO ON LINE AND BUY A "SA" HELMET INSTEAD OF A "M" HELMET.