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Posted by fastertoys1 (Member # 5270) on :
 
thinking about buying a racing helmet for a upcomming roadrace event (i usally just use a motorcyle helment) im looking for a hemet good for drag and roadcourse.
ive been looking at all the brands like simpsion,bell,rci,snell

which do you use??
 
Posted by 4.6 EATIN GM'S (Member # 1633) on :
 
i use my arai helmet from my old street bike [patriot]
 
Posted by gray03gt (Member # 6427) on :
 
Go with the G-force helmet, its light, comfortable and has a really good price.
 
Posted by fastertoys1 (Member # 5270) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by gray03gt:
Go with the G-force helmet, its light, comfortable and has a really good price.
yeah ive been looking into those cause their prices are the best...but was concerned with the quality but im sure their approved so theyve passed saftey test. $200.00 does sound better then $400.00
 
Posted by vpr_klr (Member # 3353) on :
 
damn man, you can't put a price on your head. buy the best. in the event you do have to use it, you'll be happier.

anyway, the more expensive ones are lighter, have better ventilation and most have removable(washable) liners.

i rock the simpson darth vader helmet. best $450 i ever spent as far as safety equipment goes.

if you only race once a year in a fairly tame car(11 seconds or less and not a road race car) cheaper might be better for you.
 
Posted by chikis (Member # 8157) on :
 


[ January 20, 2008, 10:33 PM: Message edited by: chikis ]
 
Posted by Jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by chikis:
[ January 20, 2008, 10:33 PM: Message edited by: chikis ]

Posts: 1 | From: redwoodcity, CA | Registered: Jan 2008
interesting first post..

[ January 20, 2008, 11:47 PM: Message edited by: Jmir018 ]
 
Posted by fastertoys1 (Member # 5270) on :
 
after some resarch im leaning tward the simpsion bandit
http://www.simpsonraceproducts.com/products/product_detail.aspx?cat_id=46&prod_id=5581

if money was no object id get this ....
http://www.simpsonraceproducts.com/products/product_detail.aspx?cat_id=478&prod_id=8489
 
Posted by HYFLOHDS (Member # 4198) on :
 
i could get you a price tomorrow on a bandit, im a reseller for saftey equipment, and have 0% financing, for 1 yr and 2yr. depending on credit.

thanks
Dave
 
Posted by fastertoys1 (Member # 5270) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by HYFLOHDS:
i could get you a price tomorrow on a bandit, im a reseller for saftey equipment, and have 0% financing, for 1 yr and 2yr. depending on credit.

thanks
Dave
sounds great ...pm me
thanks
 
Posted by season'd 88 (Member # 169) on :
 


[ December 14, 2008, 03:17 AM: Message edited by: season'd 88 ]
 
Posted by gray03gt (Member # 6427) on :
 
After owning both the Simpson Speedway shark ($739) and the G-force (was $275), there is suprisingly little difference in quality and weight between the two. Some costly helmets are in fact a little better than the G-force one but in many cases you are paying for the brand name. They all go through the same certifications.
 
Posted by SF Coupe (Member # 1810) on :
 
Go to wine country motorsports at Infineon and try a few helmets on. They have a good selection and can help you find the right size for your head. If you're going road racing definitely get an SA rated helmet.
 




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