Helmet for autocross / DE events, Need a new helmet, my 1975 model is loosing its foam |
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Helmet for autocross / DE events, Need a new helmet, my 1975 model is loosing its foam |
ken914 |
Jun 11 2006, 07:53 AM
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Whole lot 'O 914/6 Group: Members Posts: 157 Joined: 15-November 04 From: Mount Pleasant, SC Member No.: 3,122 |
Finally time to face reality and quit using a full face motorcycle helmet from the '70's.
So what does everyone recommend for autocrosses and PCA DE events? Full face helmet? Buy it at the local motorcycle store? Questions: 1) How do I figure out the right size 2) what is the right style 3) What brand to get 4) Where to get it 5) What should I end up paying Thanks! |
SLITS |
Jun 11 2006, 08:07 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
This has been debated here and beat to death. You can get a MC helmet for as little as $50 to use for most AX. AFAIK, DE events require the latest SNELL rating for autos (makes sense); you can't use an MC helmet. These are prolly in the $300 range. Do a search on the site.
To find the size, you measure your gourd and go to the chart on the helmet maker's site. |
Dave_Darling |
Jun 11 2006, 09:26 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Check the rules for any outfit you wish to run with. In N. Cal, Snell "M" helmets are acceptable for DE events. Your area may require Snell "SA" helmets. Everyone seems to accept "M" helmets for autoX.
How to figure the size? Go to the shop and try the helmets on yourself! They're all made a little differently, and everyone's head is made a little differently. So different brands fit some people better than others. This is something you need to try on yourself to make sure it's comfortable enough to wear for a 20-minute DE track session, but still snug enough to protect you. I wound up with an open-face M helmet. Less than $100. --DD |
Allan |
Jun 11 2006, 09:39 AM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
I just bought one of these for the Lone Pine TT.
Bought on a Saturday and at my door Tuesday. I know it's good for the drivers ed. clinic that Buttonwillow offers... |
Jeroen |
Jun 11 2006, 10:01 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
Questions:
1) How do I figure out the right size best way is to go fit one if buying online, most sellers have sizing instructions 2) what is the right style SA 2005 (=car specific) and get a full face 5) What should I end up paying the popular saying is: "if you have a $10 head, buy a $10 dollar helmet" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
dinomium |
Jun 11 2006, 11:19 AM
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Git on a chair son, all the good stuff is goin over yer head! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,777 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Bremerton, WA Member No.: 74 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Questions: 1) How do I figure out the right size best way is to go fit one if buying online, most sellers have sizing instructions 2) what is the right style SA 2005 (=car specific) and get a full face 5) What should I end up paying the popular saying is: "if you have a $10 head, buy a $10 dollar helmet" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) If you ever *need* a helmet YOU NEED a helmet! Even autocrossing could put you in a place where protecting your pea (and FACE) is critical! |
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