DE helmet recommendation
02-10-2014, 09:01 AM
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Yes, if you are close enough to Stable Energies to try one on, that's a good move. The pro shop at New Jersey Motorsports Park will also have helmets available to try on if you are doing any events there this spring.
02-10-2014, 09:15 AM
#17
As stated above, you must try them on. I tried Arai, Stilo, OMP, HJC, and none fit properly. Bell fit like a glove so I bought a Vortex GT.
Shops with good selection and inventory are not on every corner in most of the country so you might have to travel a bit. The link you posted looks pretty good, though.
Shops with good selection and inventory are not on every corner in most of the country so you might have to travel a bit. The link you posted looks pretty good, though.
02-10-2014, 09:38 AM
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Definitely try before you buy, wearing your glasses if applicable, and make sure you can slip the communicator in and out without too much difficulty and that the earpiece is comfortable. Leave the helmet on for a while to see if it stays comfortable. Make sure it's at least pre-drilled for a HANS (get one!). Also, some tracks require full face.
02-10-2014, 09:50 AM
#19
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It says I'm 17 miles away,so about 30 min....Not bad.
02-10-2014, 09:57 AM
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Unless you have full 6pt harness, there's no reason to buy a Hans...
but if you are spending a lot of time on the track then definitely upgrade to roll bar, race seats, 6pt harness, Hans device and of course a helmet that will accept Hans anchors...
aka "the slippery slope"
but if you are spending a lot of time on the track then definitely upgrade to roll bar, race seats, 6pt harness, Hans device and of course a helmet that will accept Hans anchors...
aka "the slippery slope"
02-10-2014, 10:01 AM
#21
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Thread Starter
Thanks guys.
A lot on the track? No,that's not me. Just a few events a year.
I wish I had time to do a lot more...
Slippery slope...I know what you mean...
A lot on the track? No,that's not me. Just a few events a year.
I wish I had time to do a lot more...
Slippery slope...I know what you mean...
02-10-2014, 10:17 AM
#22
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Hi neanicu
We'd love to have you stop by the store and we can spend some time with you fitting you for the proper helmet. We have plenty of styles and sizes in stock for you to try, even some new models just released by bell like the GT5 and the GP2 Carbon.
Tell us you found us on Rennlist when you come by!
We'd love to have you stop by the store and we can spend some time with you fitting you for the proper helmet. We have plenty of styles and sizes in stock for you to try, even some new models just released by bell like the GT5 and the GP2 Carbon.
Tell us you found us on Rennlist when you come by!
02-10-2014, 10:23 AM
#23
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Hi neanicu We'd love to have you stop by the store and we can spend some time with you fitting you for the proper helmet. We have plenty of styles and sizes in stock for you to try, even some new models just released by bell like the GT5 and the GP2 Carbon. Tell us you found us on Rennlist when you come by!
You never know who's on the famous Rennlist...
Cool!
I'll definitely check you guys now!
Thanks.
