helmet
#1
Racer
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helmet
what's the best helmet for the money? i'm going to my first track event in three weeks, and i anticipate getting hooked so i figure i might as well get my own helmet. it was 112 here yesterday, so prob will get an open-face variety. is it considered poor form to run the a/c? i think i heard hurley haywood did that at some famous race so...
#3
Three Wheelin'
Check with your local track and/or club before buying an open face helmet. A local track here requires a full-face type.
I recently bought a G-Force Pro Eliminator SA2010 rated full face helmet after a bit of research. Simple, comfortable, safe. Ordered online from Apex Performance; Good service, prompt shipping (no affiliation). Tip: sign up for their e-mail list to get discount codes. Paid $205 for it.
Also there is a comparsion guide put together by SoloRacer.
I recently bought a G-Force Pro Eliminator SA2010 rated full face helmet after a bit of research. Simple, comfortable, safe. Ordered online from Apex Performance; Good service, prompt shipping (no affiliation). Tip: sign up for their e-mail list to get discount codes. Paid $205 for it.
Also there is a comparsion guide put together by SoloRacer.
Last edited by frisbee91; 08-29-2011 at 02:14 PM. Reason: corrected link.
#6
I'd definitely go full face. I like chewing my food.
I always run my AC. A DE isn't a race so the couple of hp you lose to AC is really meaningless. Not to mention since you're just getting started with DE hp is the least of your concerns.
-Shawn
I always run my AC. A DE isn't a race so the couple of hp you lose to AC is really meaningless. Not to mention since you're just getting started with DE hp is the least of your concerns.
-Shawn
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With respect to helmets, I would worry more about fit and weight than brand name.
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Completely agree with the fit. Nothing like getting a headache half way thru a run because it is too tight. Your concentration is blown because you are thinking of the pain in your head and not the road ahead of you.
#11
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I like the full face for another reason than posted here (i.e eating the steering wheel). Lots of debris gets thrown up and it can hit you in the face as the side windows will be down.
#13
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Just ordered an SA2010 G-Force open face (I have airbags) for $150 & free shipping no tax... from Safe racer. This should work fine for my Auto-X use. I have a full face SA2005 but did not like using it with glasses.
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Show up with this you will be the shizzle !