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kawman89
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Post subject: What is your Helmet? 
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:44 pm |
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I'm looking for a new helmet for track day use. (the one I have is cheapest of the cheap and not snell)
What's a great helmet brand or model that I won't break the bank on? I'm looking at around 200 or less
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scammer
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Post subject: Re: What is your Helmet?
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:58 pm |
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i have a shoei rf-1100. that's > $200, though. check out various websites. look in the clearance section. there are some rf-1000's going pretty cheap nowadays. they are good helmets. shoei x-11 as well. best thing you can do is a bunch of research. i like some of AGV's helmets as well.
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Hollywood
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Post subject: Re: What is your Helmet?
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 4:19 pm |
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Icon Mainframe, DOT & SNELL. Has large vent system on top that creates lots of headshake above 70, can't recommend it for trackdays.
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rmcelroy
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Post subject: Re: What is your Helmet?
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 5:18 pm |
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another member of ours just posted this link: http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/homeit shows several helmets and gives them a protection rating (1 worst - 5 best). some of those helmets arent available in the US, however there are several relly good ones on there that are. a price in pounds is given, but that can be a good gauge on what you would pay here in the states. i would recommend a 4 or 5 star rating for the track. there are a couple AVGs, Sharks, and Scorpions on there that have good ratings that are under $200. _________________ Fear is that little demon inside you that is clenching your sphincter in an attempt to keep your desire from exceeding your talent when you lack the skill to go as fast as you feel is possible... - 
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Post subject: Re: What is your Helmet?
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 6:39 pm |
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kawman89 wrote: I'm looking for a new helmet for track day use. (the one I have is cheapest of the cheap and not snell)
What's a great helmet brand or model that I won't break the bank on? I'm looking at around 200 or less I fully understand wanting the best value for the dollar but when it comes to safety equipment spend some money. This is your LIFE you are trying to protect here... 
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rmcelroy
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Post subject: Re: What is your Helmet?
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 6:46 pm |
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ScottsMoJo wrote: kawman89 wrote: I'm looking for a new helmet for track day use. (the one I have is cheapest of the cheap and not snell)
What's a great helmet brand or model that I won't break the bank on? I'm looking at around 200 or less I fully understand wanting the best value for the dollar but when it comes to safety equipment spend some money. This is your LIFE you are trying to protect here... see, that's one of the good things about that Sharp site above, it shows you the quality you can get for your dollar... it also shows you that more $$$ does not necessarily mean more protection... there are some high dollar helmets that only have 3 starts on that site, while other helmets that are a fifth of the price have 5 star ratings. so more $$$ does not always mean more protection. (could be more "alternate" features, more comfort, more airflow... but not always more protection) _________________ Fear is that little demon inside you that is clenching your sphincter in an attempt to keep your desire from exceeding your talent when you lack the skill to go as fast as you feel is possible... -
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Post subject: Re: What is your Helmet?
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:35 pm |
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www.motorcyclecloseouts.comI bought last year's HJC (Last year's graphics). DOT certified, fighter-pilot design with the nose guard and flip down UV protective goggles that actuate from a slide on the top. Helmet has the full clear visor with optional tinted or mirrored ones you can order. $99.00 bucks.
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Post subject: Re: What is your Helmet?
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:59 pm |
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rmcelroy wrote: see, that's one of the good things about that Sharp site above, it shows you the quality you can get for your dollar... it also shows you that more $$$ does not necessarily mean more protection... there are some high dollar helmets that only have 3 starts on that site, while other helmets that are a fifth of the price have 5 star ratings.
Understood... My point was based upon his original comment -
so more $$$ does not always mean more protection. (could be more "alternate" features, more comfort, more airflow... but not always more protection) My comment was not to suggest that you spend 17 kazillion dollars on a helmet. It was a result of his comment "(the one I have is cheapest of the cheap and not snell)". Scammers post was right on target - you can get a great Snell certified helmet that may be last years model or graphics at deeply discounted prices. I have one myself. Be aware that the reviews y'all are looking at are based upon the European safety standard... 
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Post subject: Re: What is your Helmet?
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:22 pm |
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Hey, I've got a Suomy, Ben Bostrom replica that I need to get rid of. It's snell and dot. Size large with the skull and dagger graphics. I only wore it for about 7 months before my bike got repossed. It's in mint condition, could let it go for 150, paid 500.
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Post subject: Re: What is your Helmet?
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 11:24 pm |
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ScottsMoJo wrote: I fully understand wanting the best value for the dollar but when it comes to safety equipment spend some money. This is your LIFE you are trying to protect here... I know  when I bought it a few years back, the mindset was "just get a helmet" instead of "get a reliable quality helmet." It has never had any hard falls so I never got around to replacing it. Thanks mcelroy, that was a really helpful link that turned me towards (or away from) some helmets Tankrider I might take you up on that deal
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Post subject: Re: What is your Helmet?
Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 12:15 am |
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kawman89 wrote: ScottsMoJo wrote: I fully understand wanting the best value for the dollar but when it comes to safety equipment spend some money. This is your LIFE you are trying to protect here... I know when I bought it a few years back, the mindset was "just get a helmet" instead of "get a reliable quality helmet." It has never had any hard falls so I never got around to replacing it. Thanks mcelroy, that was a really helpful link that turned me towards (or away from) some helmets Tankrider I might take you up on that deal I just hate to see riders underprotected. I am an old fart and have seen alot of hurt that could have been avoided. Bottom line - get the best gear you can afford. You will thank yourself later... 
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Post subject: Re: What is your Helmet?
Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:18 am |
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I have crash tested, at speed, 2 scorpions and I am still mostly cogent I have been wearing the 707 Vendeta at the track http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=50 ... cle_Helmet Its a xl or 2 x I forget which, Its not as comfy on my noggin as the scorps. Get what fits is the key. If it has great ratings, but you hate putting it on, its not a good helmet If this might fit your head I'll sale with the tinted lens for $55 And I'll get another Scorp _________________ http://www.moviewavs.com/php/sounds/?id ... edicks.wav
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Post subject: Re: What is your Helmet?
Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:38 am |
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I have read most of the helmet safety standards and testing procedures. The SHARP is the most comprehensive of the ones I have reviewed. The older Snell 2005 did not impress me at all. You wound up with a heavier helmet than needed. When you remove all the smoke and mirrors it comes down to one thing - how many Gs is your brain exposed to during a crash.
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Post subject: Re: What is your Helmet?
Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:58 am |
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i have a icon alliance ssr, but i havent been on the track or fell with it yet so i cant really comment haha
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Post subject: Re: What is your Helmet?
Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 3:53 am |
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Fencer wrote: I have crash tested, at speed, 2 scorpions and I am still mostly cogent
+1. My Scorpion held up well, and my impact was exactly where the SHARP website gives them a poor rating. Having said that, the sharp site is a great resource which I will use to check out any future purchases. Fencer -- I haven't forgot you on that helmet. Its in my truck at every trackday in case you show again. I'll be at TGP 10th and 11th and Barber 24th.
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Post subject: Re: What is your Helmet?
Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 10:41 am |
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I am certainly no expert, but it would appear to me that the side impact ratings are the most important. I would think this area is were most crash impacts occur. The difference between a Yellow and an Orange is 100g. That's a lot of g's.
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Post subject: Re: What is your Helmet?
Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 1:24 pm |
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Been down in an HJC. I think I'm still thinking OK. LOL
Wearing a RF900 Shoei now. Its time for a new helmet though.
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Post subject: Re: What is your Helmet?
Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:53 pm |
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As of last fall, I was using a Joe Rocket Villain. But do to a tumble, I had to throw the JR out and I replaced it with a Scorpion EXO-400. I like the scorpion so much, that I bought another EXO-400 (Chameleon Skullbucket) this spring for the track.
It fits a bit tighter then the JR for the same size.
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Post subject: Re: What is your Helmet?
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Post subject: Re: What is your Helmet?
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 10:57 pm |
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I have settled on Shark and AGV as my helmets of choice. I had looked at an Arai Profile due to a good review here. http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcyc ... i-profile/However after looking at the SHARP site I decided to pass on it.The price of a helmet appears to have little influence as to it's safety rating. One thing I found interesting was all of the Bell helmets had 5 star ratings. The bad is none are available in the US.
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Post subject: Re: What is your Helmet?
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 12:59 am |
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HJC CL-16 Snell Approved its like 150 is what I wear. I think i need to go down a size theres a bit of wind noise but its not horrible the top vent is great, the front not that good but because it doesnt have a skirt under the chin alot of air come in through the bottom. (which is why I think i get the noise) over all its pretty good. I havent tested how it holds up in a crash and hope I dont have to but if its got the Snell stamp on the back im sure it will keep me alive
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Post subject: Re: What is your Helmet?
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:32 am |
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Save yourself some grief next time and read the helmet reviews at the above link. You will notice the CL-16 is rated "Loud" as far as noise goes. OTOH I have a FS-15 that is very quiet.
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