Recommendation on helments

SPOHN · 01-08-2011, 12:08 AM

What helmets do you recommend? I'm just looking for a decent helmet for tracking for maybe three to four times a year at most. A helmet that breaths good is defiantly a must for me.

daisuke149 · 01-08-2011, 12:11 AM

i personally picked a simpson bandit i think it was called. not super expensive, but looks good, breath's well. I'd say go try em out though.. i had a hard time fitting my big head into most helmets. Summit racing pretty much has alot of em in stock and they let you try out each one

One_Quick_Z · 01-08-2011, 12:43 AM

Simpson Diamondback...........its the same as the Stigs

DAN

daisuke149 · 01-08-2011, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by One_Quick_Z

Simpson Diamondback...........its the same as the Stigs

DAN

which also makes it cost 600... when other helmets which arent worn by the stig and similarly styled cost 400 or less!

dal1307 · 01-08-2011, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

which also makes it cost 600... when other helmets which arent worn by the stig and similarly styled cost 400 or less!

Yeah, but it's the Stig!!!! J/K

One_Quick_Z · 01-08-2011, 01:24 AM

I have found it for low 5's

Just FYI

DAN

Paul2x · 01-08-2011, 02:20 AM

Several friends of mine including myself have all been down this road and really your best bet is to spend the $$$ and get a nice helmet.

Even for 3-4 times a year, helmets are something we mostly hold onto and never get rid of, espically if you purchased a nice one up front. You'll have it forever.

And with comfort you get what you pay for.

Spend the $$ and get an Arai,

You can even find some great deals on some of last years models / overstock that would be perfect and won't break the bank.

Just try one on!

Push370zzz · 01-08-2011, 03:22 AM

I have a pyrotect...it's actually a Bell helmet (you can use bell visors) and is much cheaper. Mine was $200.

Push370zzz · 01-08-2011, 03:31 AM

ChrisSlicks · 01-08-2011, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul2x

Several friends of mine including myself have all been down this road and really your best bet is to spend the $$$ and get a nice helmet.

Even for 3-4 times a year, helmets are something we mostly hold onto and never get rid of, espically if you purchased a nice one up front. You'll have it forever.

And with comfort you get what you pay for.

Spend the $$ and get an Arai,

You can even find some great deals on some of last years models / overstock that would be perfect and won't break the bank.

Just try one on!

Forever? No. Many clubs inspect your helmet, and as most of the helmets being sold right now are SA2005 they are going to expire in 2015.

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Originally Posted by smashwebs

I have a pyrotect...it's actually a Bell helmet (you can use bell visors) and is much cheaper. Mine was $200.

Good helmets, strong and fairly cheap. It's a little heavier than the more expensive brands but not really noticeable. Generally test just as well as the expensive brands.

m4a1mustang · 01-08-2011, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Forever? No. Many clubs inspect your helmet, and as most of the helmets being sold right now are SA2005 they are going to expire in 2015.

Good helmets, strong and fairly cheap. It's a little heavier than the more expensive brands but not really noticeable. Generally test just as well as the expensive brands.

Yep. You have to keep up with the safety standards... They are always improving.

Pyrotect does make good helmets. I have one and it has treated me well. I think I paid 270 for it back in the day. It is time for me to upgrade, though. I definitely want to go get a lighter helmet this time.

SPOHN · 01-08-2011, 10:25 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions. I looked at some Simpsons yesterday at Summit Racing. I have an account there. Need to go online to see there hole inventory.

I also need to update myself on the safety standards.

sig11 · 01-11-2011, 02:21 PM

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Bell M4. It's really comfortable and cheap SA2005 helmet. You can pick it up for less than $400 pretty easily and it's HANS compatible if you ever go that route.

SPOHN · 01-11-2011, 08:32 PM

All these sound great. Going to have to make a decision. The Arai does look good.

daisuke149 · 01-11-2011, 09:24 PM

I think the bandit was 300 at summit and had all the ratings necessary as well.

P.S is that your dog in the ava?

01-08-2011, 12:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Recommendation on helments What helmets do you recommend? I'm just looking for a decent helmet for tracking for maybe three to four times a year at most. A helmet that breaths good is defiantly a must for me. __________________

01-08-2011, 12:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	Simpson Diamondback...........its the same as the Stigs DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

01-08-2011, 01:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	I have found it for low 5's Just FYI DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

01-08-2011, 03:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
Push370zzz Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NE Age: 39 Posts: 649 Drives: cars Rep Power: 17	I have a pyrotect...it's actually a Bell helmet (you can use bell visors) and is much cheaper. Mine was $200. __________________ Range Rover Sport Supercharged Nissan 370z Touring + Sport

01-08-2011, 03:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
Push370zzz Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NE Age: 39 Posts: 649 Drives: cars Rep Power: 17	__________________ Range Rover Sport Supercharged Nissan 370z Touring + Sport

01-08-2011, 12:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	i personally picked a simpson bandit i think it was called. not super expensive, but looks good, breath's well. I'd say go try em out though.. i had a hard time fitting my big head into most helmets. Summit racing pretty much has alot of em in stock and they let you try out each one

01-08-2011, 02:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
Paul2x Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 6 Drives: All sorts of fast Rep Power: 16	Several friends of mine including myself have all been down this road and really your best bet is to spend the $$$ and get a nice helmet. Even for 3-4 times a year, helmets are something we mostly hold onto and never get rid of, espically if you purchased a nice one up front. You'll have it forever. And with comfort you get what you pay for. Spend the $$ and get an Arai, You can even find some great deals on some of last years models / overstock that would be perfect and won't break the bank. Just try one on!

01-08-2011, 10:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Thanks for all the suggestions. I looked at some Simpsons yesterday at Summit Racing. I have an account there. Need to go online to see there hole inventory. I also need to update myself on the safety standards. __________________

01-11-2011, 02:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 18	I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Bell M4. It's really comfortable and cheap SA2005 helmet. You can pick it up for less than $400 pretty easily and it's HANS compatible if you ever go that route.

01-11-2011, 08:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	All these sound great. Going to have to make a decision. The Arai does look good. __________________

01-11-2011, 09:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	I think the bandit was 300 at summit and had all the ratings necessary as well. P.S is that your dog in the ava?

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