Helmet pricing Q's

[ripnbst]

Not sure if this is the right section for this but what is a reasonable price for a helmet? I dont wanna buy one used, and whats the snell certification req'd for most events?

[jrocslider]

aspecproducts.com

gives you prices and snell certification

[ripnbst]

With that said, if you are indeed buying a helmet to protect you, don't buy a used one, for the price of new ones, it is not worth it. They are somewhat delicate in their ability to repeatedly withstand impacts and since you don't know how many times a used one has been dropped it is not something I would personally take a chance with.

If I wasnt buying a helmet to protect me what do you suppose Id use it for? Maybe I could shit in it on long road trips.

[ohspizzill]

This is everything you need to know about buying and what to look for.
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/motorcycle_helmet_review/
it was one of the best things to ever happen to motorcycles.

P.S snell will kill you befor it saves you

[240what?]

This is everything you need to know about buying and what to look for.
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/motorcycle_helmet_review/
it was one of the best things to ever happen to motorcycles.

P.S snell will kill you befor it saves you


Not trying to bash you or anything but i'd rather have a snell approved helmet for racing or drifting over a motor cycle helmet. I read the article you linked and it was very informative but that is also for motorcycles... If you are racing and have a roll cage you are more likely to suffer the high impact hits and lateral G's from crushing into a wall or guardrail whatever be your sport. So yeah it depends on what you are using the helmet for. Each rating has their own rating for certain reasons. But I do agree they need to start lowering the g rating cuz testing at 300 g's is kinda retarded. A top Fuel funny car leaves the line at 4-5 g's... but 300? c'mon that car would have to stop completely in less than 6 inches doing 300mph or so to even see anything remotely near that amount of g's... But at least you know yur melon would be safe! :loco: Good article btw! =) And a reasonable price as started above for an approved racing helmet is usually around $250-400 until you start getting into the nomex lined helmets and stuff but yeah hope that helps =D

[Wei240]

depends on the event you go to,
some local events don't care what you have as long as you have a helmet...

some are more strict

some need full face, some don't, those open face helmets are cheaper, can be had for like 150 or less new... (and it's not like it's bad or anything, pro rally is open face...)

[azndoc]

It's just better to purchase a Snell approve 2005 helmet just in case in the future you might plan on moving into any racing circuits that might require snell approve.

I got mine G-Force full face with free bag, head sock, and free shipping for $250 from apexperformance I can't remember if it's a .net, .org, or .com. But it's a SA 2005.

Or you can buy one from Logan.

[ohspizzill]

most of them are all made the same the only diff is if its for open or clesed wheel racing. if you have a role cage it should have pading on it any way.

[karl wasabi]

+1 for Pyrotect. Got a brand new helmet for $250, and it's snell rated 2005.

[qwikspool]

got my helmet for $150. its snell dot m2005 approved. i got it from scorpionusa.com

[brokeAs240sx]

Figure out what events you want to attend (autox, drift events, hpde, etc). Then find out what certification they require (SNELL, SA, open face okay or not, etc).

AutoX, typically only requires Snell approval, currently in the So Cal region they are still allowing Snell 95. So a Snell 2000 will last you til around 2015, and Snell 2005 will last until 2020.

Drift events typically follow SCCA AutoX, which is Snell... but you should verify.

HPDE typically only allow SA helmets.

If you want to be able to attend ANY event - buy an SA 2005 or SA 2000 helmet and you're set for at least the next several years. Typical pricing starts @ low $200's. Bell, Simpson, SHOEI, etc are all good but sizing differs slightly brand-to-brand, so best to find a shop that can let you test-fit a helmet from that manufacturer.

If you don't plan on doing road racing for a while, you can get away w/ getting a SNELL 2000 or 2005 helmet for around $80-$150. Bell actually has an open face helmet on clearance for under $30 + shipping right now. Open face & SNELL 2000. My friends & I bought a few for extras since we usually take some friends for passengers. Legal for AutoX, I believe gymkhana & drift days around here.

Tracker SNELL Helmet (http://www.thebellstore.com/Helmets/tracker.html)

[UNITEDMASTER]

HELLO. pretty much what ^^^^ QV said, if you want a decent full face that you can get different visors & is HANS compatible expect to spend at least 4 bills & up. Remember this is your SKULL CAP were talking about no matter what the situation.

(PS )FR SPORT RULES!!!!! IMO

[A Spec Products]

Yeah seriously

THIS IS YOUR BRAIN

If you go half ass on your brain, then I don't know what to tell you

Anything automotive snell is fine

Don't use motorcycle helmets

And don't buy used...nasty

There's tons of racing helmet sites that have good prices, just find a legit place and buy

Back when I got my Bell, I went in person to buy it, so that I could try them on and make sure it fit properly

[smelly240]

simpson, impact, bell, bieffe, higher end arai...

my parents told me when i was 8 and started racing - you can never put a price on your head... That was almost 20 years ago, and the same thing goes now as did then. My 10 yr old baby sister has a impact and a simpson shark - ones painted (asphalt tracks and national races) others just silver (dirt and practice).

dont skimp out here - buy some cheap BS aero - but not the helmet. and not wheels (duh)

[S14DB]

Motorcycle helmets are designed to bump and skip along the road when you crash. Where as automotive helmets are designed for multiple impacts.

You really only need full face when there is a chance for cabin fire.

Head sock makes life so much nicer also.

[!Zar!]

Yeah seriously

THIS IS YOUR BRAIN

If you go half ass on your brain, then I don't know what to tell you...


This is zilvia. The land of lowballs and cheapass'.

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/m-/m-v-sports-mv-sports-barbie-3-wishes-safety-helmet.jpg

There you go.

[DoriftoSlut]

There is a lot of mis-information in this thread. SA ratings require that it is fireproof (nomex). That combined with the need for multiple roll bar impact resistance usually makes SA helmets heavier at low-tier prices. An $850 Arai GP-5 is a carbon-kevlar weave and is much lighter than Bell's standard FRP shelled helmets. In addition to lightness, Arais for instance have strategically laminated weaves and hand formed shapes which optimize the distribution of weight, making it very comfortable to wear.

My first helmet was a bottom tier Bell. Roughly $250ish. It was the older model. Heavy, and it got the job done, but meh. Now I have a mid-level Bell (K-1). Much lighter, better liner, and more expensive (about $400). Next helemet I get will probably be an Arai GP-5 in a couple of years. I had the opportunity to wear one while karting once and WOW. Just wow. Vents that actually flow and cool you, no fogging, excellet fit and feel and weight and the list goes on. Wow, I tell ya.

[sideview_180sx]

you aren't balling until you've driven with a schuberth on your noggin. its insanely light. if you want budget but low weight KBC has 2 styles of CF helmets. one is DOT (for motorcycles) and the other is SA-rated. Personally I would only go for helmets that are FIA-rated. personal preference.