Acceptable helmet suggestions.
 

I want to attend my first autocross soon so of course I need a helmet. Not looking to get too crazy so I want a helmet that won't break the bank but still be safe.

I figure since it is just AutoX for now and not full on track driving I don't need the best of the best.

Any suggestions?

Need an M or SA rated helmet. Best affordable M rated you can get at http://www.cyclesportscenter.com/ on North JYP. They sell a good HJC for $129/139 (size dependant). Just dont get the XXXL as it isn't Snell M rated.

If you are running with CFRC, any helmet will do. Martin or SCCA will require this M rating minimum.

So HJC are descent? I found this one online for 90 bucks with free shipping.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/hjc-cs-r2-helmet

make sure whatever helmet you get has a SNELL sticker on it, DOT won't cut it for most autocross events in both US and CANADA

keep in mind the following

some helmets are on sale because they are old, the snell standard is at 2010 right now, so a SNELL 2005 or 2000 will be cheaper (but that means it's been sitting on the shelf for that long). Be careful of rogue seller who may try to push SNELL95 or even older on you.

Futhermore, SCCA right now allows a SNELL2000 or newer helmet, which could change at any point. This means that it's best to buy a newer helmet which will ensure that you can use it for a longer time. (Even if it gets old you can use it as a spare or donate for passenger use)

In terms of price, any SNELL rated helmet is good enough to protect you from pretty much from anything you'll experience in autocross, so unless you plan on doing track racing later on you really can go and get the cheapest helmet.

More money will, however, get you a lighter helmet. Spend 200-300 dollars more today but get more comfort for the next 5-7 years, fatigue is the number one reason for mistakes and shitty performance, so think about that.

Open face vs Closed face: Open face is less claustrophobic and generally lighter, but offers little face protection compared to a full face. Like something hitting your mouth/chin, like the steering wheel or if you forget or don't turn off your airbag, imagine the airbag going off as your hand is crossed and you get your own fist accelerating towards you face at a gajillion miles per hour.


M vs SA

M helmets are designed for one big crash, hence why they are marketed as motorcycle helmets, M

SA helmets are designed for many smaller dings and bangs, for use mostly in CAGED cars where you bang your helmet on stuff without even realising it.


Happy Helmet Hunting

Most AutoX (SCCA or Club) should have loaner helmets.

My suggestion is to use those for a while to see if you really like the sport and to get a feel of what you like and don't like about helmets before you spend your own green on one.

I can't see if the one I posted is Snell rated.

I want to spend 100-150 max and prefer a full face, any suggestions?

This one says it is Snell rated but no year.

http://www.jafrum.com/Motorcycle-Hel...ce-Helmet-Gold

There is this one also.
http://www.jafrum.com/Motorcycle-Hel...T-Helmet-Solid

if you're ever interested in buying a more premium full face helmet, i'm selling my arai rx-q size small in white. i've only used it a couple times. it's a M rated snell 2010 helmet.

Any current helmet with an M will be 2010. Haven't run across any new 2005s. That looks a lot like my HJC. Go test fit it first, do NOT go by other helmet's size ratings. This HJC fits more snug that it's rating implies. I'm a XL in most helmets, XXL in others. This HJC is almost uncomfortably tight in XXL. I needed it in XXXL but that size wasn't M rated.

i don't live in the states and i haven't looked at helmets in a while, your prices and selection may vary.

just keep in mind all i said and make your own decision, at the end of the day you don't actually have that large of a choice.

Personally though, i own a BELL helmet. My first helmet was HJC but it was big and clunky.

http://www.saferacer.com/zamp-racing...productid=2405 SA2010. $169.95 Full face


Here's a place in FL that has some. http://www.magnaracing.com/index.php...a37ko2ioovj6b0

I think I am going to hit up seminole powersports and try on some helmets.

Here is the helmet I use, got it from SoloRacer it is SA certified and pre drilled for Hans device.
http://www.soloracer.com/pyrotectopen.htmlhttp://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/soloracerdotcom_2228_56959680

I bought this Pyrotect helmet, and had major fit issues. I have 6 other helmets, for dirt bikes, street bikes and track events. EVERY single one of my helmets is a Large. I measured my head, and I was right on the edge of a medium and large...so I figured I would get a Large.

The Large Pyrotect was WAY too small. It was fine around the cheeks, but it wouldn't push all the way down on my head. My brother, who wears medium helmets, couldn't even get it to fit on him.

This has been the only helmet that didn't fit us. Did you find it was true to size? Does it push all the way down onto your head? I'm just curious...because I was a little disappointed I had to send it back on my dime, when I really felt it was an issue with this particular helmet.