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, 01:26 PM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
It's always good to be safe, BUT...
A well run autocross is a very safe environment to drive your car. I'd be willing to bet that you are safer while driving at the autocross than you are driving on any public road at any given time. So unless you are so safety concious that you wear a helmet everywhere you drive, I think that the possible added protection of a SA rated helmet is unnecessary with autocross. Same goes with open faced vs. closed face helmets. More important than the rating (beyond what is required) is getting a helmet that fits properly and gives you good visibility. I am speaking for autocross only. On a race track - that's a whole different ballgame. Demick |
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