autox helmets-talk to me Options

[jimtab]

I think I want to buy my own helmet for the up coming season and beyond, it's been years since I bought one, so how about some advice from you teener floggers. What are your recommendations? Where is the best and least expensive place to buy one. Do we have sponsors who sell them? What color is fastest? Etc. Etc. Thanks in avance. Jim (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

[Don Wohlfarth]

This link gives a couple differences between M and SA helmets
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/all/track/all..._selection.html
Find the Snell Foundation here http://www.smf.org/
IMHO I would not want to bet any money that there's any difference in the way SA and M helmets are manufactured. Main difference is the fire rating of the liner and how they are tested.
If you already have a M helmet you "may" be able to use it for ax. If you have to purchase a helmet buy a SA (special applications) that you can use for both ax and track events (comes under the category, right tool for the right job). "Most" people that run track events will not accept a M helmet.
You want a helmet that's snug, not tight. Put the helmet on and fasten the strap. Grab the back of the helmet and lift. If the helmet comes down over your eyes it is too large.
FWIW every helmet I've ever had pinches my ears. I remove the liner and trim a very little off the foam on both sides until it's comfortable.
Depending on your budget a light weight helmet can help with sore neck muscles. For track events a dog collar that fits around your neck will help with sore neck muscles and in case of a crash will cut down on the amount of movement from the helmet.