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04-29-2009, 12:55 PM | #1 |
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I'm gonna take my car on the track for the first time next month in Sebring and need to buy a Snell 2000/2005 certified helmet. Do any of you have a recommendation for a good entry level helmet in the $200 range? Thanks! |
04-29-2009, 01:06 PM | #2 |
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Well, I paid only $89 for a HJC open face Snell aproved helmet. I would not spend $200 on it but for that you could get a really nice one.
http://www.leatherup.com/c/Snell-App..._40/1/171.html |
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yes, there is a difference between motorcycle and car helmets. Car helmets are designed for a single impact whereas motorcycle helmets are designed for multiple impacts. Get a descent helmet, you won't regret it if things go bad. |
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04-29-2009, 07:39 PM | #6 |
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Get a car helmet.
I have an "arai head." You should be trying them on if possible, each brand fits differently. You're going to spend $300 for a decent one IMO. My Arai was $650 or so. If you think you'll get more into it, get one with neck restraint (HANS) latching points, or at least pre-drilling for it. |
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04-30-2009, 12:38 PM | #8 |
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Most tracks ask for Snell rated (coming for car racing specs) helmet.
Being a doctor in a major trauma center (lots of bike accidents) I doubt that there is significant diference between two similar, let's say full face helmets, in terms of pure protection in a wide price range. Fit and finish, comfort and other parameters maybe different. If you need all the small differences in helmet quality to save you in a car crash on track, you may not want to live the life you will have after. I went for an open face light Snell aproved helmet for comfort. |
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04-30-2009, 12:44 PM | #9 |
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thanks for your input guys, I ended up ordering the G-Force Eliminator, which is a Snell 2005 rated helmet: http://www.saferacer.com/g-force-eli...productid=1843
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04-30-2009, 06:39 PM | #12 |
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If you're going out with an in car instructor you might have to tuck a mike into the helmet. I'm not sure how hard that is with a full helmet (I have an open face). Sometimes the wind noise is a little louder in the microphone with an open face helmet. I'd guess an open face helmet is a little cooler. This might matter...
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