New trackday helmet
Discussion
Sean Edwards said:
Don't start this one again lol!
Buy the best you can afford and one that fits well, I recommend any of the Arai range.
I know we wont get into the debate from before as we are big and grown up!Buy the best you can afford and one that fits well, I recommend any of the Arai range.
Edited by Sean Edwards on Sunday 4th November 07:49
But, surely there must be someone who can add some science to the debate regarding types of helmet, standards/numbers etc.
I need a new lid and it would be nice to be able to make a rational choice!
Bert
Latest Snell year rating is the general rule of thumb. Mine's a 2005 i think (Bell Sport4). Kart helmets are pretty similar to car helmets but without the fireproof lining. Best thing is to get yourself along to a dealer and try a load on. I bought mine from Demon Tweeks after being pissed about by GPR at silverstone.
Sorry, don't mean to hijack the thread, but I'm also looking for a new lid. My question however is one of the full face or open face variety. I like the idea of the increased visibility and ventilation of an open face helmet, but a full face helmet would be handy (for the added protection) just in case I decide to get a roofless car in the future.
Is there anyone here who has used both and can shed some light on the benefits of either?
Is there anyone here who has used both and can shed some light on the benefits of either?
Yes i've used both, used a full face in 1st season as I felt chlostrophobic when trying on helmets, saw a nasty accident where someone swallowed some teeth and I went straight out and bought an Arai wiht a HANS, wouldn't consider anything less now and it feels fine, you get used to it very quickly and Arai do do a wider aperture version as well if need be
thanks guys wasn't trying to resurrect the "how cheap can I buy a helmet" thread. My last full face lid was a £400 job. I know to buy what is comfortable and certainly do not plan on skimping! Was just after some recent feedback as haven't been in the market for a few years!
Someone must have bought a lid recently and been really pleased with it?
Someone must have bought a lid recently and been really pleased with it?
I use an arai, its very comfy and well made, i wouldnt buy anything else next time. Only thing is i'm a bit disapointed that the lining on the cheek pads has started to wear with taking it on and off. Having said that GPR told me when i bought mine that generally people have eithier a Bell or an arai shaped head so I'd say you need to go and try some on an see what fits best.
On a personal note I race karts and my current helmet is fine for karting but I wouldn't use it for in car.
I find it very difficult to either see the controls properly when driving in a narrow aperture full face.
Fitting the four point ends up feeling like groping around in the dark too and is annoying trying to match up what you can't see.
I would still go with a full face as opposed to an open face but I would choose one with a fairly open aperture.
I find it very difficult to either see the controls properly when driving in a narrow aperture full face.
Fitting the four point ends up feeling like groping around in the dark too and is annoying trying to match up what you can't see.
I would still go with a full face as opposed to an open face but I would choose one with a fairly open aperture.
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