Helmets
06-21-2011, 02:59 PM
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Karen,
I would avoid adding cool gel packs to the helmet. The helmet should fit as snugh as possible without causing pain. I would be concerned that you would have to use a slightly larger sized helmet to incorporate the gel packs. I've seen headbands with cooling gel packs in them that people use for sports activities or working in hot environments; however, again I would be concerned this you would have to compromise the fit of the helmet.
As some other folks mentioned, Cool Shirt makes a hooded cool shirt. I've had some customers use them and love them. I think this would be the best solution if you don't want cool air blowing on your face and if you have room for a cooler or bag system in your vehicle.
Here's a link to the cool shirt accessories to show what's available:
http://www.apexperformance.net/cartg...t.asp?scat=308
And here's the hooded cool shirt link:
http://www.apexperformance.net/CartGenie/prod-1198.htm
I would avoid adding cool gel packs to the helmet. The helmet should fit as snugh as possible without causing pain. I would be concerned that you would have to use a slightly larger sized helmet to incorporate the gel packs. I've seen headbands with cooling gel packs in them that people use for sports activities or working in hot environments; however, again I would be concerned this you would have to compromise the fit of the helmet.
As some other folks mentioned, Cool Shirt makes a hooded cool shirt. I've had some customers use them and love them. I think this would be the best solution if you don't want cool air blowing on your face and if you have room for a cooler or bag system in your vehicle.
Here's a link to the cool shirt accessories to show what's available:
http://www.apexperformance.net/cartg...t.asp?scat=308
And here's the hooded cool shirt link:
http://www.apexperformance.net/CartGenie/prod-1198.htm
06-22-2011, 11:55 AM
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I drive with my visor down and the air flow doesn't bother me at all. I don't notice it after I leave the paddock.
06-22-2011, 10:05 PM
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06-22-2011, 10:23 PM
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I sweated my *** off last club race at the glen with my balaclava on and helmet, but as soon as I went on the track with visor down, and no cooling system I never noticed the heat until the race was done.
06-23-2011, 09:16 AM
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This is an issue which should be monitored closely. Often when we're busy, be it in a race car, on a bike, running and yes, even in the pool, we don't notice the heat - intil it's too late.
06-23-2011, 10:18 AM
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I notice a huge difference wearing a cool suit. Without it when it's hot I find it way harder to stay focused and the races seem very long and I'm exhausted when I get out of the car. With the cool suit I'm more competitive in the second half of the race and feel way better at the end, especially if you end up on pre-grid in the sun for a long time before the start. I was amazed at the difference the cooling made mentally and physically.
06-23-2011, 10:33 AM
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I notice a huge difference wearing a cool suit. Without it when it's hot I find it way harder to stay focused and the races seem very long and I'm exhausted when I get out of the car. With the cool suit I'm more competitive in the second half of the race and feel way better at the end, especially if you end up on pre-grid in the sun for a long time before the start. I was amazed at the difference the cooling made mentally and physically.
06-23-2011, 10:46 AM
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Agree on the Cooling System & Coaching.
"Put me in Coach" is a great article from one of our customers regarding driver coaching.
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http://www.apexperformance.net/CartGenie/pg_epaul.asp
"Put me in Coach" is a great article from one of our customers regarding driver coaching.
Here's the link:
http://www.apexperformance.net/CartGenie/pg_epaul.asp
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06-23-2011, 11:12 AM
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Personally I found the coach to be heavy and sat where the cool suit cooler goes so I couldn't use it
Although watching Dave trying to write on a pad while in 1.5 G corners was entertaining and I did knock 2.5 seconds off my best time from last year! One of the two is working for me...maybe both
Although watching Dave trying to write on a pad while in 1.5 G corners was entertaining and I did knock 2.5 seconds off my best time from last year! One of the two is working for me...maybe both
06-23-2011, 11:18 AM
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Personally I found the coach to be heavy and sat where the cool suit cooler goes so I couldn't use it Although watching Dave trying to write on a pad while in 1.5 G corners was entertaining and I did knock 2.5 seconds off my best time from last year! One of the two is working for me...maybe both
Although watching Dave trying to write on a pad while in 1.5 G corners was entertaining and I did knock 2.5 seconds off my best time from last year! One of the two is working for me...maybe both
06-23-2011, 10:51 PM
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+1 I felt like I had just stepped out of a steaming hot shower by the time I was done - and still needed to dry off!!
06-23-2011, 11:15 PM
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Personally I found the coach to be heavy and sat where the cool suit cooler goes so I couldn't use it Although watching Dave trying to write on a pad while in 1.5 G corners was entertaining and I did knock 2.5 seconds off my best time from last year! One of the two is working for me...maybe both
Although watching Dave trying to write on a pad while in 1.5 G corners was entertaining and I did knock 2.5 seconds off my best time from last year! One of the two is working for me...maybe both
The 2.5 seconds....definitely the coach.
Ricky...hahahahaaa!!
