Helmet!!

[T40ORA]

No, not a derogatory term!

I don't have one, so need one for occasional use. Someone from mazdaontrack who tracks his car regularly has reccomended an open face one, full BS spec, from Demon Tweaks at a good price.

Hadn't thought of an open face one, but it's much cheaper and seems to be pukka quality. So unless anyone can suggest anything sensibly priced as an alternative, and maybe suggest somewhere local to buy, I'll go for this one.

Any thoughts/suggestions? I'm only an occasional track day attendee and I won't mind too much if they make me put the roof on because of the open face on the helmet.

TIA

Lee

[Justin-W]

I'ld personally go for open face, think I vagley remember having a discussion on anther forum which aload of the MOT members use.
Not like you havent got a windscreen infront of you, as then I'ld deffinatly say closed face.

But sorry can't actually recommend anywhere, apparently its easier/cheaper to go to a raceday and then bag a deal with a wedge of cash.

[LukeBird]

Has Zed Sump sold his yet?
I know he fired around an email to quite a few PHers offering one for sale.
Maybe worth a word with him Lee?

O/T I'll reply to your email later chap, just about to head off to work!

[T40ORA]

Justin-W said:

I'ld personally go for open face, think I vagley remember having a discussion on anther forum which aload of the MOT members use.
Not like you havent got a windscreen infront of you, as then I'ld deffinatly say closed face.

But sorry can't actually recommend anywhere, apparently its easier/cheaper to go to a raceday and then bag a deal with a wedge of cash.

Yeah, and I should be able to wear shades under it too apparently.

I'll need it for the Bovington thing on the 7th, and they won't have helmets there so it's DT via the net.

LukeBird said:

Has Zed Sump sold his yet?
I know he fired around an email to quite a few PHers offering one for sale.
Maybe worth a word with him Lee?

O/T I'll reply to your email later chap, just about to head off to work!

Pretty sure Peter has sold it already, and of course it depends on the size. I'll drop him a text.

Enjoy work; damned sun has gone in now, so gardening has lost it's appeal, but not its urgency...

[Justin-W]

If you only need MSA Approved this ones ranked fairly high. Plus I dont think any other will touch it on price.
http://rallynuts.com/motorsport/OMP_Helmets_1776/O...

[T40ORA]

Justin-W said:

If you only need MSA Approved this ones ranked fairly high. Plus I dont think any other will touch it on price.
http://rallynuts.com/motorsport/OMP_Helmets_1776/O...

That's the one I'm looking at.

Someone has just recommended a full face MSA approved one at about £140, which I will also have a look at.

[Hobzy]

What size are you after?

[zs]

the one i was on about earlier Lee:

V2 Sport Snell SA2005 Car Helmet £139
got one myself and it's much more comfortable, lighter and cheaper than the previous one i bought and sold on (Bell something something from USA ebay). SA2005 standard so you should be accepted on almost all trackdays (MSA or not).
didn't think about it once i got on track at Odiham

Edited by zs on Saturday 23 May 22:36

[T40ORA]

Hobzy said:

What size are you after?

Not sure; I'm hunting out a tape measure.

zs said:

the one i was on about earlier Lee:

V2 Sport Snell SA2005 Car Helmet £139
got one myself and it's much more comfortable, lighter and cheaper than the previous one i bought and sold on (Bell something something from USA ebay). SA2005 standard so you should be accepted on almost all trackdays (MSA or not).
didn't think about it once i got on track at Odiham

Edited by zs on Saturday 23 May 22:36

That looks a good buy Peter, thanks. I guess I'll go for the one with the chin skirt though, as I'll be hoping to have the lid off.

[zs]

T40ORA said:

That looks a good buy Peter, thanks. I guess I'll go for the one with the chin skirt though, as I'll be hoping to have the lid off.

?I'm topless too?!

[T40ORA]

zs said:

T40ORA said:

That looks a good buy Peter, thanks. I guess I'll go for the one with the chin skirt though, as I'll be hoping to have the lid off.

?I'm topless too?!

But I'm more topless than you! Anyway, it would work if I manage to snatch a ride in a Caterfield or summat...

[Hobzy]

Only wondered as I have a worn twice sparko open face like this but its a small.

http://rallynuts.com/motorsport/Open_Face_Helmets_...


Now I have the kit car I have a full face arai so don't need it.

[Karlos69]

I just bought a motorcycle helmet for the occassional trackdays I did in the Clio. That way, I could still use it to ride pillion on friends' motorcycles too.

[T40ORA]

Hobzy said:

Only wondered as I have a worn twice sparko open face like this but its a small.

http://rallynuts.com/motorsport/Open_Face_Helmets_...


Now I have the kit car I have a full face arai so don't need it.

Hobzy, I'm (and I find this hard to admit).....XS. Gulp.

I think that I'm opting for the full face one that Peter suggested.

[T40ORA]

Karlos69 said:

I just bought a motorcycle helmet for the occassional trackdays I did in the Clio. That way, I could still use it to ride pillion on friends' motorcycles too.

How much is a bike lid, and is it god for MSA run tracks?

[Karlos69]

T40ORA said:

Karlos69 said:

I just bought a motorcycle helmet for the occassional trackdays I did in the Clio. That way, I could still use it to ride pillion on friends' motorcycles too.

How much is a bike lid, and is it god for MSA run tracks?

It wasn't alot of money, as I didn't want a real pricey lid sitting in the cupboard for most of the year. Not sure if it's MSA approved, but it has the usual m/cycle approval stickers on the back. Can't remember the make (think it's an ARV).

[Karlos69]

Karlos69 said:

T40ORA said:

Karlos69 said:

I just bought a motorcycle helmet for the occassional trackdays I did in the Clio. That way, I could still use it to ride pillion on friends' motorcycles too.

How much is a bike lid, and is it god for MSA run tracks?

It wasn't alot of money, as I didn't want a real pricey lid sitting in the cupboard for most of the year. Not sure if it's MSA approved, but it has the usual m/cycle approval stickers on the back. Can't remember the make (think it's an ARV).

I got it off t'interweb on a motorcycle accessories website.

[T40ORA]

Just for interest guys, I found this site useful;

http://www.tvrmonster.co.uk/helmets.html

[Hobzy]

T40ORA said:

Hobzy said:

Only wondered as I have a worn twice sparko open face like this but its a small.

http://rallynuts.com/motorsport/Open_Face_Helmets_...


Now I have the kit car I have a full face arai so don't need it.

Hobzy, I'm (and I find this hard to admit).....XS. Gulp.

I think that I'm opting for the full face one that Peter suggested.

No worries. What did your head measurement come out as then in cm?

[T40ORA]

Hobzy said:

No worries. What did your head measurement come out as then in cm?

A meagre 54.5 cm!