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) |
Joe Bob |
Feb 23 2004, 04:25 PM
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QUOTE(TimT @ Feb 23 2004, 01:57 PM) QUOTE If you are in a warm climate...the open faced ones are preferable Dunno if I agree with that one... I use a full face helmet, and my shield in my closed car. A few years ago I went off big at Watkins Glen I was wearing my fulll face helmet with the visor removed. As the car was spinning I took a facefull of grass and dirt, It hurt, thankfully I got nothing in my eyes.. Also Ive had the experience of driving through someone elses off and got a cockpit full of dust and debris...... So whenever I drive on the track its with my full face helmet, and visor closed.. you can roll a little wad of duct tape in the recess where the visor fits to keep it open enough for some ventilation. In an AX environment I guess an open helmet is ok... also my region allows M helmets in DE's and AX's (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) True...but Rusty WAS asking about autocross. Few AX courses have dirt get offs and you are pretty spaced out between cars..... As you know....AX involves a LOT of waiting and an open faced helmet would be a blessing in the heat.... |
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