Where / Who to buy a 2020 helmet

danegrey · 01-31-2021, 04:10 PM

ok, its an odd question, but looking for sites/vendors to buy a helmet 2020 Spec.

Why you may be asking, I had done a pre-order with Black Armor Helmets, something went wrong. I asked them last year when the helmets would be available, said it would be a while.

So this past month, I asked again, (track days are coming) got a email/text and they refunded my money. Something about new ownership.

Went to the web site and nothing, so I have no clue, that now I need to find a helmet.

Thanks for listening -- looking for ideas....

Rusty · 01-31-2021, 04:27 PM

Pegasus has the new Snell 2020 helmets. don't think you will find any Snell 2020 helmets on sale.

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/ad...egoryID=HELMET

2011 Nismo#91 · 02-01-2021, 07:28 AM

https://www.stableenergies.com/Helmets/departments/43/

There are some listed.

danegrey · 02-01-2021, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Pegasus has the new Snell 2020 helmets. don't think you will find any Snell 2020 helmets on sale.

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/ad...egoryID=HELMET

wasn't expecting any sales,
thanks for the link

danegrey · 02-01-2021, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

https://www.stableenergies.com/Helmets/departments/43/

There are some listed.

thanks its appreciated

danegrey · 02-21-2021, 08:58 AM

ok, helmet update.
well I went conservative on the helmet, I bought a G-Force Revo SA2020 Helmet
May buy a Black Armor in the future, I did get an explanation from them and it was appreciated.

Evildky · 02-22-2021, 01:01 PM

I bought a new SA2015 last fall, it should still be valid until 2030, not that I wont replace it before then. Buying the old spec when the new spec comes out saves money and is still good for 10 -15 years with most sanctioning bodies.

danegrey · 02-23-2021, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evildky

I bought a new SA2015 last fall, it should still be valid until 2030, not that I wont replace it before then. Buying the old spec when the new spec comes out saves money and is still good for 10 -15 years with most sanctioning bodies.

I thought about that, but being this was probably my last helmet (i'm 68) I wanted a Black Armor, so just didn't work and it was too late/lazy to look for a 2015....

willdoms · 02-23-2021, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danegrey

ok, helmet update.
well I went conservative on the helmet, I bought a G-Force Revo SA2020 Helmet
May buy a Black Armor in the future, I did get an explanation from them and it was appreciated.

Sounds like a good choice. How's the fit and build quality?

danegrey · 02-23-2021, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willdoms

Sounds like a good choice. How's the fit and build quality?

I am happy with the fit and feel, which was an advantage is I went to DiscoveryParts at AMP, they were real helpful and trying it on works for me. It also has a wider/bigger eye opening, since I wear glasses and it seem helps. I tried a Bell helmet on, but preferred the GF. I had price objects on this, since I also bought a helmet for my son. For what I am going to use the helmet for, I am total happy with the quality and the weight.

Rusty · 02-23-2021, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danegrey

ok, helmet update.
well I went conservative on the helmet, I bought a G-Force Revo SA2020 Helmet
May buy a Black Armor in the future, I did get an explanation from them and it was appreciated.

Black Armor still in business? Went to their website, and there is nothing there.

danegrey · 02-23-2021, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Black Armor still in business? Went to their website, and there is nothing there.

yes, there is nothing there and short story of what I was told, divorce, buy out of business partners and trying to get it all started again...

Which makes it more amazing is I got my refund back .....

This is what I found on Facebook -- Black Armor Helmets

Quote:

Hi guys! Quick update, the Black Armor brand has had a change of ownership, and I am working to reply to the backlog of messages and emails. It appears there are about a dozen unfulfilled orders showing pending, I am getting in touch with each person this week to see if they would like to keep the orders in place, or request a refund. Taking longer than expected, but sit tight! Thank you! - James Wilson, Founder, Black Armor

Still makes me wonder why I got a refund, oh well,

Evildky · 02-23-2021, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danegrey

I thought about that, but being this was probably my last helmet (i'm 68) I wanted a Black Armor, so just didn't work and it was too late/lazy to look for a 2015....

A buddy picked a well outfitted Roux at a huge discount. Trick is shopping in the fall before the new ones got released.

danegrey · 02-24-2021, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evildky

A buddy picked a well outfitted Roux at a huge discount. Trick is shopping in the fall before the new ones got released.

Thanks for the laugh this morning, but when you order a helmet like august or earlier.... well stuff happens... and on the other helmet, my son could not figure out his helmet size

01-31-2021, 04:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	Where / Who to buy a 2020 helmet ok, its an odd question, but looking for sites/vendors to buy a helmet 2020 Spec. Why you may be asking, I had done a pre-order with Black Armor Helmets, something went wrong. I asked them last year when the helmets would be available, said it would be a while. So this past month, I asked again, (track days are coming) got a email/text and they refunded my money. Something about new ownership. Went to the web site and nothing, so I have no clue, that now I need to find a helmet. Thanks for listening -- looking for ideas.... __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

01-31-2021, 04:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,218 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Pegasus has the new Snell 2020 helmets. don't think you will find any Snell 2020 helmets on sale. https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/ad...egoryID=HELMET danegrey likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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02-21-2021, 08:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	ok, helmet update. well I went conservative on the helmet, I bought a G-Force Revo SA2020 Helmet May buy a Black Armor in the future, I did get an explanation from them and it was appreciated. JARblue, Rusty, Hotrodz and 1 others like this. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

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