[ponyboy96]

Go some place you can try on a bunch and get fitted. I tried on about every brand and the Gforce fit me best and was the most comfortable. My wallet definitely didn’t mind that option either. I was prepared to drop big $$$ on a stilo.

[MatthewAMEL]

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.

https://competitionmotorsport.com/bl...-buyers-guide/

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.

[BMR Sales]

I only wear Full Face - Currently a Bell Carbon Series Custom Painted
I also collect Race Worn Helmets ( INDY, F1, IMSA)

to the OP, find a Performance shop that you can try on Helmets ( Wine Country, Stable, etc) you want a helmet that fits properly - the last thing you want is a Pressure Point headache or a Helmet flopping around

also consider a HANS device. Simpson's Hybrid system works with a 3 point system or even Karting

[BMR Sales]

Originally Posted by ponyboy96

Go some place you can try on a bunch and get fitted. I tried on about every brand and the Gforce fit me best and was the most comfortable. My wallet definitely didn’t mind that option either. I was prepared to drop big $$$ on a stilo.

My Melon doesn't fit in a Arai or Bieffe at all. I've worn Bell's for years, my next might be a Stilo - the rep for IndyCar/IMSA is a friend of mine

[sr71bb]

Originally Posted by TrackClub

Yep Stilo are nice! So...you sprung for 3G on a helmet, but track a car with full harnesses, yet no roll bar? Or, have i missed it in this pic somehow?

Well that is NOT me but a younger version of ME LOL. That particular car has a cage but it is so tucked you can not see it. That car is set up for ROLL racing and is a LOW LOW 8 second street legal Z06. F1X

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by weemus

TrackClub,
I should clarify. A few of the groups I run with require a full face helmet. Op may run into the same thing. Depends on organizers and track officials. I didn't want two helmets but would much prefer an open face helmet.

Understand fully and a good call on your part. Sometimes things make little sense. Like some exec club committee making an arbitrary decision in their almighty wisdom vs referencing an official org that is in the official biz of testing motorsports safety equipment lol. Anyhow, sometimes we just have to roll with the punches to enjoy the ride and that's ok Cheers!

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by sr71bb

Well that is NOT me but a younger version of ME LOL. That particular car has a cage but it is so tucked you can not see it. That car is set up for ROLL racing and is a LOW LOW 8 second street legal Z06. F1X

Nice!

Ps But if it indeed has a cage it is not street legal

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by BMR Sales

I only wear Full Face - Currently a Bell Carbon Series Custom Painted
I also collect Race Worn Helmets ( INDY, F1, IMSA)

to the OP, find a Performance shop that you can try on Helmets ( Wine Country, Stable, etc) you want a helmet that fits properly - the last thing you want is a Pressure Point headache or a Helmet flopping around

also consider a HANS device. Simpson's Hybrid system works with a 3 point system or even Karting

Nice collection! Whose lid is the yellow one on bottom shelf?

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by MatthewAMEL

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.

Good to know they trust SNELL. Apparently no conspiracy theorists at those organizations

[weemus]

L78toLT1,
VIR requires a full face helmet.

[MatthewAMEL]

Originally Posted by weemus

L78toLT1,
VIR requires a full face helmet.

No they don't. I have run there three times in the last year. All with my Arai GP-J3.

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by MatthewAMEL

No they don't. I have run there three times in the last year. All with my Arai GP-J3.

Good to know and it would defo be highly irregular for a track to mandate a full face. That's one very nice lid btw. Will have to check it out when my SA2015 expires. Cheers!

[sr71bb]

Originally Posted by TrackClub

Nice!

Ps But if it indeed has a cage it is not street legal

Not at those speeds, NO. I think that is a 8.50 cert

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by sr71bb

Not at those speeds, NO. I think that is a 8.50 cert

Exactly