Roux Helmets?
12-26-2016, 11:21 AM
#136
I'm glad you mention this - there's an overall inference made that a helmet that is more expensive, and expected to be of higher build quality, will offer greater protection - and I don't think anyone publishes any testing outside of the SNELL standard in force at the time of expected sale, which means that we only know whether the helmet passes the particular standard.
Somewhat related, the standards are composed of pretty specific impact tests that don't really replicate any particular accident - as each accident has unique dynamics. So even though a stricter standard does mean overall better protection in an impact, it does not mean a given helmet will protect a given driver's head in a given impact.
Cheers
Rich B.
Somewhat related, the standards are composed of pretty specific impact tests that don't really replicate any particular accident - as each accident has unique dynamics. So even though a stricter standard does mean overall better protection in an impact, it does not mean a given helmet will protect a given driver's head in a given impact.
Cheers
Rich B.
12-26-2016, 11:05 PM
#137
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I'm glad you mention this - there's an overall inference made that a helmet that is more expensive, and expected to be of higher build quality, will offer greater protection - and I don't think anyone publishes any testing outside of the SNELL standard in force at the time of expected sale, which means that we only know whether the helmet passes the particular standard.
Somewhat related, the standards are composed of pretty specific impact tests that don't really replicate any particular accident - as each accident has unique dynamics. So even though a stricter standard does mean overall better protection in an impact, it does not mean a given helmet will protect a given driver's head in a given impact.
Cheers
Rich B.
Somewhat related, the standards are composed of pretty specific impact tests that don't really replicate any particular accident - as each accident has unique dynamics. So even though a stricter standard does mean overall better protection in an impact, it does not mean a given helmet will protect a given driver's head in a given impact.
Cheers
Rich B.
12-26-2016, 11:23 PM
#138
I'm just as interested in the corollary: Will the more expensive helmet last longer, be more durable, stand up to regular use better... That's my question about the Roux.
01-20-2017, 05:53 PM
#139
My husband had purchased this as a Xmas gift for me, the Kevlar composite, and it finally arrived yesterday!
It is nicer than I expected. However, there was no "owners manual" in the pkg, and the fit is LARGER than what seems safe even when I add the thickest padding insert. But, if I insert TWO sets of padding superimposed, then it does fit snugly.
Question for Roux users: Has anyone ever driven with padding inserts "layered" onto each other?
Is that a safe thing to do?
It is nicer than I expected. However, there was no "owners manual" in the pkg, and the fit is LARGER than what seems safe even when I add the thickest padding insert. But, if I insert TWO sets of padding superimposed, then it does fit snugly.
Question for Roux users: Has anyone ever driven with padding inserts "layered" onto each other?
Is that a safe thing to do?
01-20-2017, 09:21 PM
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I would not put two layers of the padding inserts. Those are for fit, not safety. Two layers would be too much (IMHO). You are betting off getting the right size.
01-20-2017, 10:19 PM
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Adapters
we do have the adapters to go from the Roux helmet to the chatterbox 3.5mm Jack. $49.95
need to get them on the site but feel free to call to order
01-21-2017, 08:07 AM
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03-30-2017, 12:04 PM
#146
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Hello Guys,
I wanted to share as I just got the preliminary pictures of my helmet back from my painter. There is still detail work and clearcoat be done. I cant wait to get it back!
Jeff
I wanted to share as I just got the preliminary pictures of my helmet back from my painter. There is still detail work and clearcoat be done. I cant wait to get it back!
Jeff
04-01-2017, 01:51 PM
#147
Drifting
I need both a Roux to Chatterbox and to Nascar --- what are my options?
Hate to spend $100 just on two connectors.
thx.
Mike
Hate to spend $100 just on two connectors.
thx.
Mike
04-01-2017, 08:31 PM
#148
Originally Posted by txhokie4life
I need both a Roux to Chatterbox and to Nascar --- what are my options?
Hate to spend $100 just on two connectors.
thx.
Mike
Hate to spend $100 just on two connectors.
thx.
Mike
04-24-2017, 09:54 PM
#149
Drifting
Does anyone know what the connector piece and size is for the cooling connections?
I was going to make some adapters from cool shirt to helmet.
I think these will work --
Pegasus Racing
CS461 Cool Shirt 1/4 inch Connector, Standard, Female (each) $8.00
To delete, change qty to 0 & update.
$16.00 In Stock
CS468 Cool Shirt 5/16 inch Connector, Standard, Female (each) $8.00
To delete, change qty to 0 & update.
$16.00 In Stock
thanks,
Mike
I was going to make some adapters from cool shirt to helmet.
I think these will work --
Pegasus Racing
CS461 Cool Shirt 1/4 inch Connector, Standard, Female (each) $8.00
To delete, change qty to 0 & update.
$16.00 In Stock
CS468 Cool Shirt 5/16 inch Connector, Standard, Female (each) $8.00
To delete, change qty to 0 & update.
$16.00 In Stock
thanks,
Mike
Last edited by txhokie4life; 04-24-2017 at 10:45 PM.
