Acceptable helmet suggestions.

[Bamixam]

Originally Posted by Spartan65

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.html

+1 for solo racer.

Some really great helmet info on there.

http://www.soloracer.com/helmettech.html
http://www.racinghelmetguide.com/

You might find some useful info on what type helmet is right for you under those links.
A SA2010 helmet is going to offer the most protection out of any of them however most Autocross leagues will allow Snell M (motorcylce) and Snell K (Karting) rated helmets.

[7thgear]

Originally Posted by Kido1986

Any current helmet with an M will be 2010. Haven't run across any new 2005s.

old stock has to go somewhere

[rice_classic]

But what about the future?

Say you want to autox now, great. Do you think you might want to do a HPDE, School or track day in the future? If so get a helmet that covers that too, after all your head most likely won't increase in size and a good helmet can be a 10 year purchase.

Basically, don't put yourself in a position where you'll have to buy another helmet in a year or two if you "expand your horizons".

I recommend getting an SA2010 model year closed face helmet or buy a nice SA2005 on clearance or "lightly used" but buy a higher-end model helmet. They will be lighter and more comfortable.

I like the HJC Si-12 (under 3lbs), that's what I race with. ($699)
Also the Arai GP5 and GP5-W are terrific. ($799)

Sure they're expensive but how much is your head worth?

Here's the HCJ si-12 SA2005 model for $499
http://www.ogracing.com/hjc-si-12-sa...acing-helmet-3

[Spartan65]

Originally Posted by TemeCal

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.

I used the tape measure bit, so I seemed to get a bit of a snug fit around the cheeks. Other than that it fits well and I like that my peripheral vision is better in an open face helmet versus a full face inside of the car.

[TemeCal]

Originally Posted by Spartan65

I used the tape measure bit, so I seemed to get a bit of a snug fit around the cheeks. Other than that it fits well and I like that my peripheral vision is better in an open face helmet versus a full face inside of the car.

Thanks. I really think something was wrong with the helmet I got. It just didn't fit right at all. I used a soft/fabric tape measure and took over a dozen measurements. My measurements should have been tight in a medium, or a tad loose in a large. The large I got was like an extra small up top. Personally, I think it was mis-labeled (the size).

[Dave-ROR]

You. Must. Try. On. Helmets!

Come on guys, find a local shop or a good online one that is willing to exchanges. Every brand fits differently.

[Kido1986]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

You. Must. Try. On. Helmets!

Come on guys, find a local shop or a good online one that is willing to exchanges. Every brand fits differently.

This. That's why I recommended the shop on JYP since Jade's local

[Mitch]

Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

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.

This. Absolutely this. Do a couple of events on loaner helmets before buying your own. You'll get an idea of what you actually want in a purchased helmet.

[AJUSA.com]

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...117#post348117

[Steve35]

Originally Posted by jadewbj

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?

Just a bit out of your price range.

http://www.theracersstore.com/index....2ivvbiv0j64240

[hankster]

Snell certified helmets: http://www.smf.org/cert

[hankster]

Originally Posted by 7thgear

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.

How do you turn off the airbag? I didn't even know you could do that

[7thgear]

Originally Posted by hankster

How do you turn off the airbag? I didn't even know you could do that

pull the fuse, usually.

[SeattleJeremy]

Originally Posted by jadewbj

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?

I asked this same question a few months back.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=348117

I decided to use the loaner helmets for the 2012 season, and buy a good helmet from a local shop when the 2013 season starts up. My budget will likely limit me to $300, but it will last for a long time.


Edit: I see AJUSA.com already linked to my thread. Thanks
Double edit: deleted the line about M vs SA.