SA2015 helmet recommendations - Page 2

MatthewAMEL · 05-14-2017, 10:37 PM

Folks...if the helmet is SA2015 certified, then it meets or exceeds all the standards (open or closed).

I track 6-8 times per year and AutoX 10-12x's.

Buy what works for you and ensure it carries the certifications your plans require.

TJay74 · 05-14-2017, 10:47 PM

I was shooting for SA2015 since it is the newest certification.

dezau · 05-14-2017, 11:14 PM

The higher premiums are for lightness, comfort and design... If it's SA certified, safety wise they are all the same...

OminouSS · 05-14-2017, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TJay74

I was shooting for SA2015 since it is the newest certification.

Good idea. Snell ratings are typically updated every 5 years. Some race org's require new equipment every 5-7. Not to mention Snell can throw a curve ball and antiquate an older version with newer mandates (tech).

Norm Peterson · 05-15-2017, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TJay74

I was shooting for SA2015 since it is the newest certification.

Individual track day entities, tracks, and even states may require helmets for HPDE be full-face. Autocross commonly allows open-face and 'M' helmet specs as a not to the lower speeds and much lower levels of risk involved.

I'd have suggested Simpson's Voyager for reasons of price and because the eyeport is generous . . . except that that helmet in SA2015 spec is under recall. The older SA2010 is not, and you *might* still be able to find one of those and get about 3 years track day use out of it, which should be enough time for Simpson to correct the issue in question.

Norm

DFW1LE · 05-15-2017, 09:08 AM

I am looking at helmets right now. The only one that I was able to try on was a Stilo ST5, but at over $900 way out of my price range. I want a closed face with a large eye box (to accommodate eye glasses), perhaps a Bell M8. Had a much older Bell years ago and liked it a lot. The Black Armor is reasonably priced for a carbon fiber helmet, but still more than I want to spend, and I'm not sure how big their eye box is.

bybcous · 05-15-2017, 09:46 AM

I have a 120 dollar smell 2015 helmet from summit, have no problems and it's comfortable, I took off shield though.

JeromeS13 · 05-15-2017, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bybcous

I have a 120 dollar smell 2015 helmet from summit, have no problems and it's comfortable, I took off shield though.

Snell doesn't necessarily mean SA rated. Snell has more than a dozen ratings. Most sanctioning bodies specify SA ratings for automotive purposes.

00 Trans Ram · 05-15-2017, 11:29 AM

OP, check out (call) Smiley's Racing Products. They are a local shop to you, and sell dirt/circle track stuff. Can't see if they have helmets in stock, but these types of shops usually do.

If you can't, get something from a site that has free shipping and returns. Then order what you think you'll like, knowing you can return it if you want. Or, order 3-4 helmets on a CC, then return what you don't like.

TJay74 · 05-15-2017, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 00 Trans Ram

OP, check out (call) Smiley's Racing Products. They are a local shop to you, and sell dirt/circle track stuff. Can't see if they have helmets in stock, but these types of shops usually do.

If you can't, get something from a site that has free shipping and returns. Then order what you think you'll like, knowing you can return it if you want. Or, order 3-4 helmets on a CC, then return what you don't like.

You really know how to make a guys wife stroke out...lol

I like the Black Armour helmet so far, been reading up on them and they have been getting really decent reviews and were listed as a top ten buy for the 2016 season.

I will have to check out Smiley's, one of the guys mentioned them but wasn't sure if they were still open or not.

TrackClub · 05-15-2017, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TJay74

ok, so the next question open face or full face?

Open face for cars with air bags. Also may wish to remove any "bills" which unscrew easily.
I like Bell personally.

kropscamaro16 · 05-15-2017, 02:06 PM

i had a open face bell with my old car now i have a black armor circuit pro one which is a great price for the helmet!

https://store.windingroad.com/black-...ive-p1992.aspx

DFW1LE · 05-15-2017, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

i had a open face bell with my old car now i have a black armor circuit pro one which is a great price for the helmet!

https://store.windingroad.com/black-...ive-p1992.aspx

Geez, I looked at Black Armors website, and it was priced at $599. The winding road price is making me think this will be a good choice. Thanks for posting the link.

Edit: now I see the difference, the $599 model is CF, while the $399 is composite.

Jastone · 05-15-2017, 02:47 PM

Had the same dilemma as the OP. Decided to get one of these

https://m.summitracing.com/parts/vms-273116/none/images

I like the fit, allows for good vision, lightweight, current safety rating and affordable. I liked the closed face but there are open face available too.

05-14-2017, 10:37 PM	#15
MatthewAMEL Drives: 2023 CT5 Blackwing Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,618	Folks...if the helmet is SA2015 certified, then it meets or exceeds all the standards (open or closed). I track 6-8 times per year and AutoX 10-12x's. Buy what works for you and ensure it carries the certifications your plans require. __________________ 2017 HBM SS 1LE Sold 2023 Wave Metallic CT5-V Blackwing M6

05-15-2017, 09:46 AM	#21
bybcous Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: hampton roads Posts: 2,763	I have a 120 dollar smell 2015 helmet from summit, have no problems and it's comfortable, I took off shield though. __________________ 1ss/Auto-Hyper Blue acs carbon flash spoiler, bmr springs, gm clear tails. Texas speed cam, 223/227 .635/.635 116 LSA, Kooks Long Tube Headers with green cats, MSD Atomic Air Force Intake, CAI Cold Air Intake, QTP cutouts. 503 hp Best so far 11.5 at 123 with a 1.83 60ft. BMR lower and upper trailing arms and upper control arms,E85 DELIVERED 12/29/15 http://youtube.com/bybcous " no talking only racing on my youtube"

05-15-2017, 02:06 PM	#26
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,817	i had a open face bell with my old car now i have a black armor circuit pro one which is a great price for the helmet! https://store.windingroad.com/black-...ive-p1992.aspx __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

05-15-2017, 02:47 PM	#28
Jastone Drives: 98 TA, 10 Sierra, 17 XT5, 17 1le Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pa Posts: 150	Had the same dilemma as the OP. Decided to get one of these https://m.summitracing.com/parts/vms-273116/none/images I like the fit, allows for good vision, lightweight, current safety rating and affordable. I liked the closed face but there are open face available too. __________________

05-14-2017, 10:47 PM	#16
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	I was shooting for SA2015 since it is the newest certification.

05-14-2017, 11:14 PM	#17
dezau Drives: Borrowed.... SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 8	The higher premiums are for lightness, comfort and design... If it's SA certified, safety wise they are all the same...

05-15-2017, 09:08 AM	#20
DFW1LE Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Mosiac Black Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,132	I am looking at helmets right now. The only one that I was able to try on was a Stilo ST5, but at over $900 way out of my price range. I want a closed face with a large eye box (to accommodate eye glasses), perhaps a Bell M8. Had a much older Bell years ago and liked it a lot. The Black Armor is reasonably priced for a carbon fiber helmet, but still more than I want to spend, and I'm not sure how big their eye box is.

05-15-2017, 11:29 AM	#23
00 Trans Ram Drives: 2017 2SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: United States Posts: 636	OP, check out (call) Smiley's Racing Products. They are a local shop to you, and sell dirt/circle track stuff. Can't see if they have helmets in stock, but these types of shops usually do. If you can't, get something from a site that has free shipping and returns. Then order what you think you'll like, knowing you can return it if you want. Or, order 3-4 helmets on a CC, then return what you don't like.

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