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) |
fiid |
Feb 23 2004, 10:33 AM
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Turbo Megasquirted Subaru Member Group: Members Posts: 2,827 Joined: 7-April 03 From: San Francisco, CA Member No.: 530 Region Association: Northern California |
Motorbike helmets are designed for "One Big Hit". Car helmets are designed for multiple smaller impacts - i.e. the kind caused by rolling a rally car at 140 mph.
For convienience, AX, and low end DE events - a motorcycle helmet is probably okay, but when you are going fast on serious tracks (i.e. with a lot of walls) you should have the proper safety equipment. Your mileage may vary. |
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