Bought a new Stilo Helmet Today
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I decided that the weakest link in my safety equipment was my helmet. I've been using an Arai helmet which I think has always been a bit on the large side for me so I went to HMS today to pick up a new Stilo helmet.
As much as I wanted the pure carbon fiber one, I was cost conscious and went for the composite ST4F model. I also opted for the radio prep kit on the left hand side. The current jack that Stilo makes is for a Motorola type radio. HMS showed me the prototype of a cable they will start selling which mounts to the Motorola type jack on the helmet and has a serial connector on the other end that will fit a Chatterbox connection.
The helmet fits me so much better than my old Arai and I am confident that I have really gained extra safety.
Something I didn't realize until I was there today talking to Derek and Joe....HMS supplies the majority of harnesses to NASCAR and INDY. Wow!
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As much as I wanted the pure carbon fiber one, I was cost conscious and went for the composite ST4F model. I also opted for the radio prep kit on the left hand side. The current jack that Stilo makes is for a Motorola type radio. HMS showed me the prototype of a cable they will start selling which mounts to the Motorola type jack on the helmet and has a serial connector on the other end that will fit a Chatterbox connection.
The helmet fits me so much better than my old Arai and I am confident that I have really gained extra safety.
Something I didn't realize until I was there today talking to Derek and Joe....HMS supplies the majority of harnesses to NASCAR and INDY. Wow!
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I was thinking more like Star Wars stormtrooper look.
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I can see a HK custom paint job coming...
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I also opted for the radio prep kit on the left hand side. The current jack that Stilo makes is for a Motorola type radio. HMS showed me the prototype of a cable they will start selling which mounts to the Motorola type jack on the helmet and has a serial connector on the other end that will fit a Chatterbox connection.
Great looking helmet, FYI , We are the pcompany making the cables for them for the Stilo helmets, we are also making one that goes from the helmet's male IMSA connector- a scanner input.
PS, you might run across the Spec Boxster that I built last year with your old hardtop next year, I sold it to a gentleman from Canada that talked about running it in the NE. You should have no trouble picking it out, it still had the paw print outlines across the top.
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Thanks for the ribbing guys! See you soon. Helmet should be good for 1 second a lap.
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I really like that helmet, especially the integrated communications capability. Interested to hear about the comfort of the ear pads. Please report back when you get a chance to wear it.
Definitely tops the list for my next helmet. Current helmet is OK but once all the 2010 models are out I will probably pick one up later in the year.
Definitely tops the list for my next helmet. Current helmet is OK but once all the 2010 models are out I will probably pick one up later in the year.
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Was looking at some new helmets recently as well, really like the stilo... Price is higher than I would like to spend but the price increase from the composite to the carbon fibre is just ridiculous.
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I really like that helmet, especially the integrated communications capability. Interested to hear about the comfort of the ear pads. Please report back when you get a chance to wear it.
Definitely tops the list for my next helmet. Current helmet is OK but once all the 2010 models are out I will probably pick one up later in the year.
Definitely tops the list for my next helmet. Current helmet is OK but once all the 2010 models are out I will probably pick one up later in the year.
Yes, it's the 2010 certification.