race helmets

[squarepants]

as above, helmets for the track...are these the same as bikes ones? just have one knocking about is all and wonder if it was the same?

how much do they cost new?

 

[Antony]

for track day useage, any motorvehicle spec helmet will do. (bike and car, full face and open faced)

for FIA and BRCA sanctioned races the helmet must be to class 1 automobile specification and not motorcycle although open faced helmets can be used for tin top racing (touring cars, rally, rallycross etc... not single seaters)

i use my Shark Arnaud vincent replica helmet for track days so i dont see why not.

 

[squarepants]

well its says its type b witch i presumme is good lol.

 

[Antony]

type B is actualy not that good.. my helmet is type A+ lol

you should be looking for one with at least type A on the back.

 

[mattjo]

If your going out to buy one be careful. In rallying helmets that comply with BS6658-85 A are being ruled out at the end of this year.

Dont mistake it with BS6658-85 A/FR which is the better choice although you'll notice a big difference in price!

 

[squarepants]

yearh well the one i have is a kiwi...you can tell its 2 halfs joined together (witch isnt great) its not like iam gonna be using it alot lol.

how much would i be looking for a decent one?? (not that i have money to buy one )

 

[ollyc98]

eBay is the place to go I think, but buy it from an eBay shop as you want one that hasn't been dropped etc

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CROMWELL-TYPE...1QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247

 

[mattjo]

yearh well the one i have is a kiwi...you can tell its 2 halfs joined together (witch isnt great) its not like iam gonna be using it alot lol.

how much would i be looking for a decent one?? (not that i have money to buy one )

Varies on what spec you want etc. I would say for a A/FR helmet (new) start from around about £200.

 

[squarepants]

well i aint spending that much...i was thinking £40-£50 max. theres some on ebay for that. but i honestly dont have a clue what iam looking at lol.

 

[Robert]

I'd say buy one from a shop, try on a few sizes to get the best fit

 

[Arnold]

A helmet could potentially save your life, so why do it on the cheap! if your looking at spending that little, you may as well take your chances with a bicycle helmet!!

Mine cost £250, and even that's cheap compared to the £1000 carbon ones with hans posts etc!

 

[Craig]

What are you using it for - track days or proper competition?

Craig

 

[squarepants]

juust track days and gokarting...tbh it will hardy get used, so i dont justify spending over £50. fair engough you get what you pay for but i will probs only go on track once or twice a year...