Helmet
- Thread starter LEMANSZ
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I have used a Bell helmet rated at SNEL 2000 for the past 3 years.I believe the SCCA and most all of the driving schools[Bertil Roos,Barber etc] will be requiring SNEL 2000 rated helmets starting this year.You can find a good helmet for $250-$500,depending on size,features etc at a number of Internet stores.
Depending on how much track work you are planning on doing,I would strongly recommend you pick up a neck collar also.I have also seen more people using Hans dvices at track weekends this year.Pricey,but our necks and spinal columns are "pricier!"
Have fun.
Depending on how much track work you are planning on doing,I would strongly recommend you pick up a neck collar also.I have also seen more people using Hans dvices at track weekends this year.Pricey,but our necks and spinal columns are "pricier!"
Have fun.
AMB
GT Owner
lemansz
You need to get the "SA05" not "MA05" !!! G-FORCE are the lowest priced, you can use a closed or open faced helment.
AMB
You need to get the "SA05" not "MA05" !!! G-FORCE are the lowest priced, you can use a closed or open faced helment.
AMB
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BlackICE
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BlackICE
GT Owner
The reason I was told is a M helmet is optimized for only a single impact on a given spot, where a SA helmet must sustain multiple impacts to the same spot. Like when your car rolls and you bang you helmet into the same spot on the rollcage.
BlackICE
BlackICE
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I don't want to be "Spam in a can".
But better to be helmetted if and when Spammed,
Allan
PS Will get helmet after me get car.
But better to be helmetted if and when Spammed,
Allan
PS Will get helmet after me get car.
Spend the $ on a good helmet. Also note the SA2005's are out this year. I just replaced my SA95. Unfortunatly helmets do need to be tried on. Bell is the only one that fits my dome, Arai, simpson, impact to name a few, just do not fit me they put a lot of pressure on my forehead.
The biggest difference in helmets, besides quality of appointments (liners etc), is weight. Assuming you are driving hard for the day, the difference in a few ounces you will feel the next day (lighter the better). Also if you are going to be getting serious, I would look into 5 (or better 6) point belts, not only because it holds you in better, BUT it the alows you to wear a HANS.
Just my 2c, Andy
The biggest difference in helmets, besides quality of appointments (liners etc), is weight. Assuming you are driving hard for the day, the difference in a few ounces you will feel the next day (lighter the better). Also if you are going to be getting serious, I would look into 5 (or better 6) point belts, not only because it holds you in better, BUT it the alows you to wear a HANS.
Just my 2c, Andy
The SA helmets have a nomex layer inside them for some fire resistance, M helmets do not. Some tracks or open road racing venues will require a head sock with an M helmet but do not require it with an SA helmet. I would suggest getting an SA05 that way your helmet will be good for 10 years at most track events.
LEMANSZ said:
Motorcycle helmets are designed for glancing blows. If in an accident throw away.
Snell rated helemets offer greater protection. Visor port sizes vary based on manufaturer and style. Also motorcycle helmets are available in SNell ratings but more money and geenrally weigh more.
Dave
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Why aren't they making real light ones out of carbon fiber? Because carbon fiber explodes upon impact?
Allan
Allan
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Very light, this is the this is my 4th helmet and the lighest so far. They do not discuss specifically what the laminate materials are, but for sure this thing is light. Even lighter than my last which was the Dominator.
http://www.bellracing.com/product/uxclrtr.htm
Andy
http://www.bellracing.com/product/uxclrtr.htm
Andy
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Andy,
WOW the Bell is a grand?
Andy, Dave or anyone: How much are the F1 helmets that look very strange?
Allan
PS Andy, it must be worth it to not wreck your neck muscles after a hard ride.
WOW the Bell is a grand?
Andy, Dave or anyone: How much are the F1 helmets that look very strange?
Allan
PS Andy, it must be worth it to not wreck your neck muscles after a hard ride.
Yes, helmets are expensive, and yes, F1 helmets are in the 5-15k range (who knows the truth). I race in an open cockpit car 8 weekends or so a year, so spending the $ is worth it to me. If I were tracking the GT once a year I might have a different opinion. But the old phrase holds true, you get what you pay for.
Andy
Andy