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Originally Posted by weemus
So be wary of some of the recommendations. Cost isn't always indicative of safety. ALL meet/exceed SNELL SA2020 certification. They ALL meet or exceed. There is ZERO measure (read proof) of one being better than the other so price being safer is sales line. Only going with a superior certification FIA 8660 would indicate superior impact performance.
Anyway price is usually a good indicator of comfort esp and options (i.e. built-in vent, water, mic, etc.). All of the basic Snell SA2020 helmets have provisions for a Head/Neck restraint device should you choose to use one in the future. You will need a full face for HPDE as autocross is usually less strict but you will want just one helmet. So go with what is required for HPDE.
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I've never run with a group that required a full face helmet. NASA, SCCA, Chin, JustTrackIt, PDG, all allow open face.
The only time I have ever seen a requirement for full face is karting.