05-02-2016, 11:51 AM | #1 |
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need helmet help
I signed up for my first autocross on may 7
I was planning on borrowing the helmet on-site ... but the registration page says helmets are all sold out So I may need to buy a helmet before this coming sat Any suggestions for a local store around LA? So I can go and try on helmets before buying Or are there some brands/models that are the go-to ones? I am probably going to get a closed face because I do want to move onto track events as well and don't want to buy another helmet for it
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05-02-2016, 01:16 PM | #2 |
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You wanna definitely try them on as fit is very important and each manufacturer is different. Focus on fit on crown of your head especially if you can adjust/replace cheekpads for final fit.
No idea about shops in the LA area though.
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05-02-2016, 05:27 PM | #4 |
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that's exactly what i just ordered
HJC CL-17 Snell M2015 certified my friend has the same helmet and i tried it on for size for the price, it's hard to find something better (in terms of safety rating and looks)
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Isnt that a motorcycle helmet? Not the same thing as a motorsport helmet.
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motorcycle helmet by the time i am participating in events that require a SA2010 or SA2015 certified motorsport helmet (and do not allow motorcycle helmets) i will be in need of a new helmet anyway or i already died because my helmet was not the right one
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05-03-2016, 01:28 AM | #7 |
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For AX you should be fine, but some orgs dont allow M helmets for HPDE, some will look the other way. They aren't interchangeable. The two biggest factors is that they are designed for different types of impacts and that a motorsport helmet has a fire resistant lining.
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Yes. Sorry. Typo in haste.
I got a cheaper helmet initially that was compliant. Once you get more experienced it might be worthwhile to invest in a better helmet. Plus, you could give your GF your older helmet (as long as it fits okay) so she can get into AutoX and HPDEs. |
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In order to have the SA compliance it will have the appropriate impact and fire rating. I brought this up because most people don't consider the problem of having the lining of your helmet on fire when they think "ohh I'll just use my M helmet". Fire is a real hazard, less of one, usually in an unmodded car but at HDPE events you often are provided rides in your instructor's cars which are often pretty heavily modded. A cage slows down egress considerably for instance. Food for thought
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