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| TROJANMAN |
 Jan 12 2006, 01:18 PM
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Looks nice in pictures.........  Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None  |
is one type of helmet truly safer than the other, or is it just a matter of preference?
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| Dave_Darling |
Jan 12 2006, 02:30 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,048 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California 
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PCA rules vary from zone to zone, possibly from region to region. Evidently in Indy you need SA for track events. In N. Cal, you can use an M-rated helmet for DE and time trials. As I recall, NASA allowed M-rated helmets on the Big Track, though very possibly not for wheel-to-wheel stuff.
Just about everyone allows M-rated helmets for autoX. I use an open-face helmet, because it's a lot less hassle to deal with (glasses, etc.) than a full-face one. I do realize that there is extra risk in this, but I am fine with accepting that risk. I wouldn't bother getting a full-face helmet without a face shield. You can always flip it up if you need to! If I were more serious about getting on track, I would probably find myself an SA-rated full-face helmet. With shield. (Bonus: I could use it at the Kart track, too!) --DD |
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TROJANMAN shopping for a helmet Jan 12 2006, 01:18 PM
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