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Going helmet shopping |
GaroldShaffer |
Aug 27 2003, 01:05 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,627 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
I need to get a helmet for my first autocross on sept 20th. Is there one brand better than another. I wear glasses so I will need something that I can get my glasses on with.
Thanks - Garold (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
jnp914 |
Aug 28 2003, 11:38 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: 19-August 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 1,046 |
I have owned both Simpson and Bell SA rated helmets. The Bell Sport III I bought this spring seems to have slightly more jaw and mouth/nose room that the Simpson I had previously. Perhaps it is because of some peculiarity about my face, but at various speeds in the Formula Ford I used to race, the Simpson would touch my lips (through the balaclava). I prefer the Bell.
Re Racer Wholesale. I have bought numerous items from them, from PBI underwear to Kirkey race seats to Bell helmets. Half the stuff I received looked like it had been returned, or was a store sample. The Bell helmet had the Bell logo stickers removed from the visor strip. The adhesive residue was still there, just no stickers. Tacky. But maybe that is how they keep the prices down. But if they are seconds or returns that should be stated up front. Get an SA rated helmet for your automotive events. Get a helmet bag to keep it in. Don't let it roll around in the trunk between events, the heat buildup is not good for the helmet. Air it out for a couple of hours after a weekend event before you put it back in the bag. Get some 'helmet fresh' spray at a squid bike shop to help keep the funk level down. |
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