shewu

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Chris3963

Never saw the point in a full face helmet in a 4S. Too hot and restricts vision so I have Bell open face Mag-1.

I also noted that all the helmets that Porsche hand out at the driving schools are open face too.

Need4S

True, if all you ever drive are coupes. But if you do (permitted) spiders with tops down or open wheel, you have one helmet that can do it all.

drcollie

I have both full face and 3/4 helmets - and have used Arai for the past few years but also like and have used Simpsons. A full face is safer and offers more protection, and I will always wear that when solo driving. When Instructing or doing low-speed autocross, I use the the 3/4 if I don't have a communicator wired up as its too hard to have a conversation with students with a full face. If I am using a communicator, then full face.

Why a full face? Ever seen a deer come through the windshield on a track day when the car is going 100 mph? Its ugly. Or have an airbag go off when the student runs his the Armco or a tree? Those exploding airbags are nasty and will leave you with a bloody face. Finally, when you go into the trees themselves (you can tell my track time is East Coast) if prevents intrusions from branches or if the car rolls you have more protection. 20 years of Instructing means you've seen or been in most of those scenarios.

One thing to think about in deciding 3/4 or full face is this - better to wash off sweat than have your jaw wired shut for 8 weeks and undergoing facial reconstruction!

When selecting a helmet, go for good fit obviously - but also light weight. A lot of people are so focused on fit and visibility they overlook the weight. A heavy helmet gets tiring by the end of the day.

Both of these are at Summit Point, my 'Home' track, both in 911's

gbree

And what experience is that?

sracer

Have had Bell in the past, been using an Arai GP5K for several years. Arai quality is a step up from Bell, IMO. Although the nomex interior shredded quickly - within 2 years, but Arai replaced with no issue at N/C. Never could get a Simpson to fit right, they are shaped differently - you have to try them on. I have a Stilo on order now, liked the fit and the built in sound attenuation. I would not drive with an open helmet in anything whether it has a windshield or not. And buy a balaclava or two, it keeps the stink down a bit and its nice to not stick your head in a wet helmet after a few sessions if you sweat a lot.

sracer

that always seems to be asked, doesn't it?

LexVan

Lots of good advice so far.

I'd also add; sit in your car, in the proper track driving position. Check head room against the headliner and side trim.

Some helmets allow more headroom than others. Important for taller (above 6'2") drivers and/or different car models (993 vs 991 example) or specific options (like sunroofs).

I like my full face HJC. Fit my head. Fits my different cars. And removable inserts for washing and replacing.

gbree

It's an important question in most instances. I'm just curious.

sracer

Don't think there is ever an answer.

gbree

Stilo helmets are amazing. You will not be disappointed.

Larry Cable

+1 I love my HJC HX-10ii

MJG911

I have a pyrotect, good inexpensive full face, but I'm not sure they make them anymore. At least Discovery Parts doesn't sell them. Mine is an SA-05, so I have to get a new one before the next track day. Will probably go for a bell, but have been considering one of these:
http://blackarmorhelmets.com/collect...s/circuit-2015

sracer

Thanks.
it needs to show up soon, have a race mid January.

c_Gio

So am I an *** if I show up with one of my motorcycle helmets?