buckdr1

I done some searching but didn't see what I was after.
So, opinions please.
Should I go for Carbon X, or I see Sparco has some new? fabric called Carmyth.
Anyone have an opinion as to which is better? Also should I go w/ a single or dual eye style?
Thanks
Bill

mitch236

I have been using Nomex and just recieved the Carbonx version which feels much better than Nomex. I don't have any experience with Carmyth.

OGRacing

Bill,

CarbonX and Carmyth are great new fabrics that go a long way toward making fire retardent materials more comfortable. One big difference between the two is the thickness of the material, CarbonX is usually rather thick(between the thickness of a cotton t-shirt and a cotton sweat shirt) whereas Carmyth is very thin like high quality nomex. Simpson is our vendor for CarbonX and they currently do not offer a CarbonX balaclava. We have recieved our first shipment of Carmyth, and though I have not been able to try the product in a track setting, my initial impressions are very positve, it is very soft, almost like cotton and very thin, it does not affect the comfort of a proper fitting helmet.

One eye opening vs. two is a personal preference. If you wear glasses we reccomend one, if not two will provide some additional fire protection.

If you have any questions please call or e-mail me.

Tom Seymour
800.934.9112 x15
tom@ogracing.com

buckdr1

Mitch, Tom thanks for the comments.
Tom, I was on your site and saw the Carmyth. Also thanks for the tip Re- glasses....I do, so one eye opening it is. What about sizing. I've got a small helmet, or is it 1-size fits all?
It sounds good, if it'll do it's job, any 'Listers try this Carmyth yet?
Bill

Al P.

buy more than one. You'll be amazed how much sweat they soak up and being able to put on a dry one beats sticking a soaking wet, filthy stinking sock on your head (nice visual, don't you think)

buckdr1

Al, Yes I got the picture Good idea too!
Thanks
Bill

OGRacing

Bill,

The balaclavas are one size fits all. Al has a great point about buying more than one. We were one of the first distributors to get Carmyth and had recieved it about 4 days before Christmas. The first person to buy Carmyth from us was a Formula Vee racer. There may be some Renlist members in Europe that had tried this new fabric.

Tom Seymour
800.934.9112 x15
tom@ogracing.com

buckdr1

Tom, just ordered two from Steve. Your now out of stock in the single eye model
Thanks
Bill

Alpine951

Whats the purpose of these?

38D

To prevent you from becoming Michael Jackson in a Pepsi commercial.

Mike A.

Concerning balaclavas and underwear...
1. Have any of you guys tried the Sparco Carmyth products?
2. Does anyone know of any testing results done with this material? The testing results with CarbonX is impressive. I wonder how Carmyth compares.
3. How is the helmet fit when using a CarbonX balaclava. I understand that the Carmyth balaclava is thin and does not effect helmet fit.
Thanks
Mike

Bull

And to keep your head warm at Lime Rock the first weekend in April!

PMS993

[QUOTE=OGRacing]Bill,

The balaclavas are one size fits all. Al has a great point about buying more than one. Tom Seymour
QUOTE]
Tom;

I'll plug you guys as a sponsor. I've purchased several items from you guys and I've been pleased with the transaction each time. Now for my lazy side, do the Simpson Carmyth balaclavas come in more than one color?

richard glickel.

So how well do these things hold up to machine washing? Do they last the season? More than one season? Thanks.

Richard

Al P.

I have the standard nomex version and it has held up well to repeated washings over the last two seasons.

Oh yeah, nice cat