motorsports are stonger

motorsports are fire retartant

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snell 2005 for me!

 

SNELL stuff

http://www.smf.org/headsup/headsup42.html

 

ill back pedal

you can probably get by

but for real deal stuf fyou cant get by

 

My new helmet.

 

The major differences between moto and motorsport helmets are the ventilation and the fire retardant. I have used my moto helmets for years with no problems yet, though I haven't to burst into flames so I dunno..

 

did you get the right size helmet?

 

Yes. It was one size down so when it breaks in it would fit perfect. But it loosened up and moved around allot. I later tossed it out. I have been sizing helmets like that for 25 years never a problem.

Also have to remember that no one head is the same. What fits one person with a round head maynot fit someone with a cone head. Try everything on first. But remember you get what you pay for.

Buy online after sizing to get the best price

 

Call Bob Weiss at Competition Safety Gear. http://www.cs-gear.com/

He's in Campbell, brings his trailer to events all over the area. I see him at UFO Events in Marina and Watsonville Speedway. He's a good guy and knows his stuff as well as being local. 408-370-0400

 

that helmet look tight...where can I get one?? haha

alan'09

 

Just before my recent Laguna Seca trackday, I purchased a Shoei TZ-R from Helmet City for about three bills total. For simple trackdays and nothing too competitive, it should be fine. I bought it from Helmet City. They're in Fremont, I think.

 

saferacer.com, free ship and no tax (10%). enter sm0125xrp for 10% off anything except spec miata exhausts and radiators.

 

also don't underestimate the value of a lightweight helmet. saves your neck after track days/autox. HJC Si-12 is the one I use. lighter than the arai GP5 I think.

 

well you havent crashed yet either right?


if you crash hard enough to start a fire chances are you will be knocked out
you get knocked out for less hard crash

you want fire retartant materials

 

wow thats an expensive helmet

http://www.hptmotorsports.com/pyrote...ce_helmets.php

 

Haha, I think I understood most of that.

Where do you draw the line?

If I crash badly enough to knock myself out or start a fire, I will potentially have more issues to worry about than simply if my helmet is fire proof. Would you dare get onto a race track without a cage, harness, HANS device, fully integrated fire suppression, complete nomex underwear and a race suit? Because you "want" those too.

All that being said, do a little research on helmet differences and make your own decision. If I did anything more serious than the odd HPDE or drove harder, I would invest in a SA helmet. But, it's your head. I already have up-to-date nearly new M helmets, so I use those for now.