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

[lapuwali]

Helmets really aren't all THAT expensive. Don't buy a full face for AX because you "might do open wheel some day". When that day comes, buy a good full face. Helmets also don't last forever, so plan on buying a new one every few years, anyway.

For AX, anything the rules makers will let you use is plenty adequate. For any full track use, I'd only use a full face helmet.

The M v. SA debate is mostly going to be determined by the rules you run under. Everyone will accept an SA helmet, and the bottom of the line SA helmets aren't all that expensive.