Autocross & Motorcycle helmets, The same? Different? |
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Autocross & Motorcycle helmets, The same? Different? |
Rusty |
Feb 23 2004, 10:12 AM
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I've been reading all the info I can about how to select a motorcycle helmet. Apparently, not all helmets are equal, and my head is worth far more (to me) than whatever I invest in a helmet. Within reason, cost is not an issue on this safety piece.
While looking around, I realized that many were Snell rated. So, does this mean that my motorcycle helmet can pull double duty as an autocross helmet? -Rusty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) |
Demick |
Feb 23 2004, 10:31 AM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
Check with the organization that you autocross with for what their specific helmet requirements are. Most organizations allow M rated helmets for autocross, so yes, your motorcycle helmet can do double duty. SA rated helmets are quite a bit more expensive and are usually required for road racing or other track events. The helmets are built a bit differently for different kinds of impacts, but most notably, SA helmets are built using fire retardent materials (nomex) and M rated helmets are not.
Demick |
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