Where to get a helmet?
Burning Brakes
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From: Newburgh IN
Re: Where to get a helmet? (Stingray1967)
Here's the one I use....it seems to be the one that a lot of AutoX clubs have as loaners as well... Hope it helps some
http://www.simpsonracing.com/Shop/Sh...45&product=144
http://www.simpsonracing.com/Shop/Sh...45&product=144
Team Owner
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From: Cleveland OH
Re: Where to get a helmet? (BAD2BNE)
Here's the one I use....it seems to be the one that a lot of AutoX clubs have as loaners as well... Hope it helps some
http://www.simpsonracing.com/Shop/Sh...45&product=144
http://www.simpsonracing.com/Shop/Sh...45&product=144
Thats the one our club uses ...
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From: GARDENA Ca, State Of Konfusion
St. Jude Donor '05
Re: Where to get a helmet? (BAD2BNE)
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From: Twin Cities, MN
Re: Where to get a helmet? (wallstAL)
Is this one ok? It goes for $120 and is Snell M95, is that the same thing as Snell 95?
Here's a link to it.
http://www.bellmotorsports.com/
Here's a link to it.
http://www.bellmotorsports.com/
Le Mans Master
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From: Los Angeles CA
Re: Where to get a helmet? (Stingray1967)
Is this one ok? It goes for $120 and is Snell M95, is that the same thing as Snell 95?
I went with a Bell Mag4 open face helmet, SA2000. It cost me around $179 from http://www.racerwholesale.com on a closeout. They also carry other reasonably priced SA2000 helmets.
Instructor
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From: Oakland CA
Re: Where to get a helmet? (Stingray1967)
The cheapest is racerwholesale....some suggestions:
1. Don't buy a Snell 95 helmet...get a Snell 98 helmet at this point. Various sanctioning bodies will begin mandating '98 stickered helmets so the '95 will have a limited life
2. Be aware of the differences between and SA helmet and an M helmet. If you want to run in certain events you MUST have an SA helmet, while most sanctioning bodies don't care which. An M helmet is much more useful for various things...like riding a motorcycle, snowmobile, motorized skateboard, etc. SA helmets usually cost more because they are made in smaller numbers
3. I don't recommend Bell Motorsports as their return/exchange policy is really lousy. While most folks will accept a return/exchange as a normal business event these guys are real sticklers about charging a 15% penalty irrespective of the circumstances. Bottom line is that you are better off dealing with a company that doesn't impose these hidden costs
Dan
1. Don't buy a Snell 95 helmet...get a Snell 98 helmet at this point. Various sanctioning bodies will begin mandating '98 stickered helmets so the '95 will have a limited life
2. Be aware of the differences between and SA helmet and an M helmet. If you want to run in certain events you MUST have an SA helmet, while most sanctioning bodies don't care which. An M helmet is much more useful for various things...like riding a motorcycle, snowmobile, motorized skateboard, etc. SA helmets usually cost more because they are made in smaller numbers
3. I don't recommend Bell Motorsports as their return/exchange policy is really lousy. While most folks will accept a return/exchange as a normal business event these guys are real sticklers about charging a 15% penalty irrespective of the circumstances. Bottom line is that you are better off dealing with a company that doesn't impose these hidden costs
Dan
Burning Brakes
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From: Newburgh IN
Re: Where to get a helmet? (Stingray1967)
Another reason I suggested the Simpson brand is that they are made for custom order if you order them direct from Simpson.
Suggestion: Go to a local AutoX event and try on a couple of the sizes of helmets they have as loaners so you can decide which size fits you comfortably without any excess movement of the helmet on yor head. Then either order or buy one that has a build date that will be very new. This will insure the most recent Snell Rating and will give you the longest life with the most comfortable, protective fit for your own use..
Don't cheat yourself out of quality on a helmet. The watermelon (head) you save will be yours :D :cheers:
Good luck
Suggestion: Go to a local AutoX event and try on a couple of the sizes of helmets they have as loaners so you can decide which size fits you comfortably without any excess movement of the helmet on yor head. Then either order or buy one that has a build date that will be very new. This will insure the most recent Snell Rating and will give you the longest life with the most comfortable, protective fit for your own use..
Don't cheat yourself out of quality on a helmet. The watermelon (head) you save will be yours :D :cheers:
Good luck
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From: Los Angeles CA
Re: Where to get a helmet? (dangrass)
1. Don't buy a Snell 95 helmet...get a Snell 98 helmet at this point. Various sanctioning bodies will begin mandating '98 stickered helmets so the '95 will have a limited life
Instructor
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From: Ridgetop TN
Re: Where to get a helmet? (dangrass)
Here is the rule for SCCA
4.3.1 Helmets
Helmets meeting the following standards must be worn while on course. All helmets meeting the current or two immediately preceding Snell Foundation standards (SA, M, or K) are acceptable. For 2002 this includes Snell 2000, Snell 1995, or Snell 1990.
4.3.1 Helmets
Helmets meeting the following standards must be worn while on course. All helmets meeting the current or two immediately preceding Snell Foundation standards (SA, M, or K) are acceptable. For 2002 this includes Snell 2000, Snell 1995, or Snell 1990.
Instructor
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From: Oakland CA
Re: Where to get a helmet? (RedLandRocket)
SCCA is very reasonable (in this regard). If you want to run in the Silver State Classic they are mandating only SA helmets and are going to require SA2000's next year. The other high speed events have similar requirements.
The point of all this is to buy a helmet that gives you maximum utility for your intended use (s)...
Dan
The point of all this is to buy a helmet that gives you maximum utility for your intended use (s)...
Dan
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From: Bluffton SC via Canton Oh
Re: Where to get a helmet? (John Shiels)
Go to your local motorcycle dealer. I go t a nice Bell 2000 for $95 on close out. Of course the $18,000 I spent on the new Harley for "just passing through" could make the helmet not such a bargain.
