Talk to me about Helmets, AX this season. Options

[Britain Smith]

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.

-Britain

[DanT]

Every organizing group has different rules. What group do you usually run with.
Most groups for AX allow Mortorcycle (M) helmets or Automobile (SA)
M or SA 2000 should be legal for most and fairly easy (cheap) to aquire.
M and SA 2005 have just recently come out and can be found at decent prices from IOPORT and others. Most groups allow open or closed face helmets for AX in cars that have full windshields.

amount of money you spend is dependent on how much you think your head is worth (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) Very good helmets can be had for under $200.