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
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01-08-2011, 12:08 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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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.
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01-08-2011, 12:11 AM | #2 (permalink) |
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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
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Simpson Diamondback...........its the same as the Stigs
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Yeah, but it's the Stig!!!! J/K
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I have found it for low 5's
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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! |
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I have a pyrotect...it's actually a Bell helmet (you can use bell visors) and is much cheaper. Mine was $200.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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