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I got my Sparco Pro Jet from the Demon Tweeks stand last year at AutoSport, managed to get him to knock 20% off and throw in a free pair of Sparco gloves
It took me a while to find one that fitted my head snugly, so I'd advise you at least to try a few on before you commit to buying anything online.
It took me a while to find one that fitted my head snugly, so I'd advise you at least to try a few on before you commit to buying anything online.
i tried a few on eventually at GPR in silverstone shop.I think they have the branch in chisick as well (gprdirect.com)
i got an Arai GP Jet-F White which seemed about same standard as sparco but they had an XXL for my massive head.
My only recommnedation is to make sure you try it on before you buy.
i got an Arai GP Jet-F White which seemed about same standard as sparco but they had an XXL for my massive head.
My only recommnedation is to make sure you try it on before you buy.
Edited by shim on Friday 9th March 21:19
schuey said:
Depends how hard you hit something,If you hit hard enough to hit the wheel with your face,bearing in mind you will have braced for it,then I suspect your legs etc will be a bit of a mess!
Bracing against the steering wheel just makes it more likely that you will have broken arms as well as a smashed up face. Honestly, under these G forces you are just a bag of jelly sloshing around inside the cockpit. With a full harness done up tight your body will move six inches and your head will move another six, that's enough for some people to eat the wheel. With a lap/diagonal you will move about twice as far. And all this is before you consider whether the steering column is being pushed back towards you.
I use a full face helmet as I don't have an airbag. I suspect though that paying shed loads for a helmet will make little difference.
The fact that you have protection round your nut is 99% of the risk reduced, the other 1% can be gleaned from how much you pay for the protection. I would say.
Having said that do get the best helmet you can afford.
The fact that you have protection round your nut is 99% of the risk reduced, the other 1% can be gleaned from how much you pay for the protection. I would say.
Having said that do get the best helmet you can afford.
i agree that full face is more protective but I have airbags and not open cockpit so took the view that clearer view would also be a safe option as not too much chance of hitting the wheel or dash.
lets not forget it is a non contact sport and roll cages are not compulsory so risk is not seen as high
lets not forget it is a non contact sport and roll cages are not compulsory so risk is not seen as high
Edited by shim on Sunday 11th March 19:26
Guys,Its all about personal preference.I personally favour open face to full,especially in a closed cockpit car.
sparco pro jet is reasonably priced,as is the stilo alternative.Not plugging here but check out my site
www.stageandtrack.net
if i can assist in any way let me know,
steve
sparco pro jet is reasonably priced,as is the stilo alternative.Not plugging here but check out my site
www.stageandtrack.net
if i can assist in any way let me know,
steve
stageandtrack said:
Guys,Its all about personal preference.I personally favour open face to full,especially in a closed cockpit car.
sparco pro jet is reasonably priced,as is the stilo alternative.Not plugging here but check out my site
www.stageandtrack.net
if i can assist in any way let me know,
steve
sparco pro jet is reasonably priced,as is the stilo alternative.Not plugging here but check out my site
www.stageandtrack.net
if i can assist in any way let me know,
steve
Any PH discount on thet?
Alan
That's funny - I'm in the same position. The expiry date of my trackday / karting helmet passed many years ago (I haven't used it since, BTW) and now I'm just about to do my first track day in years I'm going to need to buy a new helmet and am considering open face, so this thread came at the right time.
Personally, as someone who is not used to wearing a helmet, I found a full face distracted me somewhat and was a hinderance. For a road car on a non-competative track day I would have though an open face would be quite sufficient, surely?
Personally, as someone who is not used to wearing a helmet, I found a full face distracted me somewhat and was a hinderance. For a road car on a non-competative track day I would have though an open face would be quite sufficient, surely?
Edited by JonRB on Monday 12th March 15:09
L1OFF said:
stageandtrack said:
Guys,Its all about personal preference.I personally favour open face to full,especially in a closed cockpit car.
sparco pro jet is reasonably priced,as is the stilo alternative.Not plugging here but check out my site
www.stageandtrack.net
if i can assist in any way let me know,
steve
sparco pro jet is reasonably priced,as is the stilo alternative.Not plugging here but check out my site
www.stageandtrack.net
if i can assist in any way let me know,
steve
Any PH discount on thet?
Alan
More than willing to do a deal sir,
drop me an email on
info@stageandtrack.net
hopefully we can do something..
cheers
steve
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