Whats a good track helmet

[03auto]

Looking to get a new track helmet. What is everyone else using?

 

[04SVTF]

 

[03auto]

I like the looks of that. Where is the best place to buy?

 

[THE_STIG]

You have good taste my friend. You can buy the helmet just about anywhere.

 

[03 DSG Snake]

Simpson Super Voyager. Ordered direct, they have color options and also came with a free bag.

 

[03auto]

You have good taste my friend. You can buy the helmet just about anywhere.

What model # helmet is that

 

[1993R]

Bell M3 custom painted by Axcel Fast Graphics custom helmet painting

 

[04SVTF]

What model # helmet is that

Simpson Racing - The Bandit FR Helmet from Team Simpson

 

[Guy Fawkes]

I need to get a helmet myself too. Starting to do autox events.

 

[03auto]

What is a good Jacket as far as safety and comfort

 

[04SVTF]

If you have the cash, Alpinestars is the way to go as far as gear. IMO anyway.

Alpinestars Official Store

 

[03auto]

WOW those are pricey, but are very nice suits

 

[Chris _Scott]

I'm looking to get an all black suit with a black full-face helmet.

I'll be the black stig...standing at the staging lanes waiting with my arms crossed.

edit: Holy crap @ those alpinestar suits! soo expensive...but they are amazing compared to the others I've seen.

I might actually cough up the extra cash and get a suit from them. I figure its a one time purchase...and can last me for many years to come.

If I owned one that fit really crappy and didn't look right, it would bother me to no end.

 

[Dominator]

If you have the cash and want to have the best looking helmet, get an Impact helmet in their carbon fiber line. They have 6 different helments available in full carbon fiber.

Impact Velocity Helmet

 

[straightliner1]

A good, comfortable one piece multi-layer suit will cost over $1000.

Sparco USA

Simpson Racing -

Don't skimp on fire or head safety. What's your life worth?

 

[drudis]

[spam]

Try my site: Simpson Helmets


You wont find them cheaper (I know, I got in trouble with Simpson for not-allowed-advertising at that price...).

 

[Phallen]

You do NOT need to spend a lot of money on a helmet in order to have very good safety. Any 2010 Snell or ECE certified helmet will be just fine. If there is a big motorcycle dealership near you, they will have a good selection. A Z1R helmet is just a little over $125, and has great ratings for safety.

Suit, on the otherhand, don't skip out on that....

 

[drudis]

>...A Z1R helmet is just...

I disagree. Some events (mine included) I wont let you pass tech with and M-motorcycle or DOT helmet. You must have a SNELL SA-00 or SA-05 approved helmet to get on the track.

Difference:
Basicallly the drop a bowling ball on an M helmet ONCE, and check for cracks.
SA they drop it TWICE, no cracks.

Also, ever see how a nylon interior helmet melts, sticks to you face, and then catches fire! DONT DO IT!!!

 

[Phallen]

>...A Z1R helmet is just...

I disagree. Some events (mine included) I wont let you pass tech with and M-motorcycle or DOT helmet. You must have a SNELL SA-00 or SA-05 approved helmet to get on the track.

Difference:
Basicallly the drop a bowling ball on an M helmet ONCE, and check for cracks.
SA they drop it TWICE, no cracks.

Also, ever see how a nylon interior helmet melts, sticks to you face, and then catches fire! DONT DO IT!!!

Sorry, Snell is dogshit.

EXCEPT for their new 2010 standard, which basically mimics ECE.

Tracks ask for 'Snell' because that is what the insurance company tells them, which incidentally, were originally lobbied by Snell decades ago.

The reason why 'old' Snell is dangerous is because the helmets were made TOO hard. Meaning, all those transferred forces of impact, are sent into your head instead of the Snell helmet's assumed job of absorbing the impact. Wear an iron helmet, you will die. Wear one made of foam and absorbant plastics, you just might live and walk away.

 

[evil04svtcobra]

i would go with the cheapest one...