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> Talk to me about Helmets, AX this season.
Britain Smith
post Mar 20 2006, 09:44 PM
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I am getting tired of fighting for the XL helmet when I arrive at each AX, so it is the time to bit the bullet and purchase one...oh, but the choices. What is legal? What is a good value? Can I get an open face, or do I need a closed face? What if the car happens to not have a windshield at some point down the road...do I have to used closed? Give me some ideas, thoughts, and suggestions.

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post Mar 20 2006, 09:50 PM
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I bought a closed face helmet because I figured someday I might do open wheel racing. I was glad I did when I bought my car....

Most sanctioning bodies allow helmets from the last two SA specs. Example, current SA spec is SA2005, so most bodies allow SA2000 and SA2005. SA95 are still legal in many cases. Also, M95 and M2000 helmets are usually ok for AX.

SA2000 helmets will be good for a few more years and you probably can find a closeout bargain or two. I'd avoid anything older though.
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Britain Smith   Talk to me about Helmets   Mar 20 2006, 09:44 PM
i love porsche   good questions, i got one for this past christmas,...   Mar 20 2006, 09:49 PM
bryanc   I bought a closed face helmet because I figured so...   Mar 20 2006, 09:50 PM
Dan (Almaden Valley)   Every organizing group has different rules. What ...   Mar 20 2006, 09:51 PM
TROJANMAN   i posted a poll on this subject not too long ago C...   Mar 20 2006, 09:59 PM
drgchapman   Hey Britain, I bought closed face helmet for a/x-...   Mar 20 2006, 10:00 PM
trekkor   I like my Pyrotect open faced helmet. Pyrotect is ...   Mar 20 2006, 10:57 PM
Andyrew   Just autox? ebay, cheep as dirt.. DE+ ? Watch e...   Mar 20 2006, 11:01 PM
Dan (Almaden Valley)   http://www.914world.com/bbs2/h...   Mar 20 2006, 11:03 PM
J P Stein   You'll need a SA2000 minimim for the Parade......   Mar 20 2006, 11:14 PM
Randal   Britain, An approved open faced helmet is great f...   Mar 20 2006, 11:42 PM
J P Stein   Hay Randal. Did I tell ya I hired Britain to put t...   Mar 21 2006, 12:04 AM
Britain Smith     Mar 21 2006, 09:20 AM
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lapuwali   Helmets really aren't all THAT expensive. Don...   Mar 21 2006, 11:27 AM
jhadler   Britain, If it's strictly autox, and you...   Mar 21 2006, 11:31 AM
TimT   Take a look at G-force helmets   Mar 21 2006, 11:54 AM
grantsfo   I have a Simpson open face that is very lightweigh...   Mar 21 2006, 01:06 PM
J P Stein     Mar 21 2006, 07:12 PM
Britain Smith   Thanks all for the great input. I think I am goin...   Mar 22 2006, 10:49 AM

 

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