Help me helmet

[Lee358]

I am doing a track day this month and need a snell 2005 helmet this will be my first track day but i plan to autox some in the future. In another thread some one said they bought this for the track day is it a good helmet?
what am i looking for when i buy a helmet?
how do i know the right size?
does color matter? i mean i know i will be out in the sun on hot days do i want to stay away from black?http://www.motorcyclegear.com/pricing/private/3863




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[NYC BRZ]

Go to saferacer.com they have a big selection.

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[7thgear]

1. whatever you buy, make sure it has the SNELL sticker. The advertisment can say whatever it wants but if you don't have the sticker then it's not SNELL approved.

look on the inside of the helmet, you'll have to shift the lining a bit, for motorcycle helmets it will be M20XX and for car helmets it will be SE20XX.

2. If you're buying an M/SE2005 helmet, you should be getting it at a discount since it's old, the 2010 certification has already been out for 2 years.

3. Motorcycle helmets are designed for one big crash while car helmets are designed for constant banging inside a caged car, or so the theory goes.

for most track-day groups either one is fine, but generally you'll find motorcycle helmets to simply be LARGER, but do check with your group what they require.

4. Open face or Closed face.

Open face helmets are lighter and make it easier to breath AND talk (good for schools and autocross)

Closed face helmets offer the best protection but you may find yourself feeling slightly claustraphobic and may find it difficult to breath after the 15th lap on a really hot day. (Personal experience, i have a very intimate relationship with fresh air)

5. Cost

what does more money buy you?

- lighter material
- better visor (if present) such as scratch resistance or polarization
- better neck protection design
- "extras", such as built in speakers and plugs for coms; water tubes, etc

so if you're broke, a cheap helmet that's certified will meet your basic needs.

I personally don't believe that a 1000 dollar helmet will protect your head more than 100 one. It will be lighter and more comfortable, easier on the neck and reduce the severity of whiplash, but otherwise...

[edj]

Snell has two different kinds of helmet ratings.

1) Snell M2010 (2005) - Good for riding your motorcycle on the street and autocrossing.
2) Snell SA2010 - Required for auto racing on a track

The "SA" means "special applications" and includes a fire protection layer in your helmet.

Some track day organizations require the SA label while some will allow the M helmets.
Check with your group to see which one they accept.

The helmet you linked is M2010 rated.

For helmet fitment, you want one that is snug over your entire head (no gaps)
without being uncomfortable.

For sizing, each manufacturer has their idea of what is a M, L, XL helmet. They
will have a sizing chart on their website but the best way is to try on helmets
and see which one fits the best. This is difficult to do on mail order sites.
Go down to your local motorcycle shop and try on helmets there.

[Lee358]

Originally Posted by edj

Snell has two different kinds of helmet ratings.

1) Snell M2010 (2005) - Good for riding your motorcycle on the street and autocrossing.
2) Snell SA2010 - Required for auto racing on a track

The "SA" means "special applications" and includes a fire protection layer in your helmet.

Some track day organizations require the SA label while some will allow the M helmets.
Check with your group to see which one they accept.

The helmet you linked is M2010 rated.

For helmet fitment, you want one that is snug over your entire head (no gaps)
without being uncomfortable.

For sizing, each manufacturer has their idea of what is a M, L, XL helmet. They
will have a sizing chart on their website but the best way is to try on helmets
and see which one fits the best. This is difficult to do on mail order sites.
Go down to your local motorcycle shop and try on helmets there.

so the M2010 is the same rating as the M2005? thanks for all the input guys!

[kster1]

Find a local reseller to try out different helmets. When you find one you like, wear it for 20-25 minutes in the store to discover any pressure points. The helmet should fit snug to the skin without being painful.

[7thgear]

Originally Posted by Lee358

so the M2010 is the same rating as the M2005? thanks for all the input guys!

M/SE 1234 is a serial code

2005 means the helmet met the 2005 standard.

a 2010 means the helmet met the new, 2010 standards

organizers provide leway to owners of older helmets by allowed the previous standard to be used, but not anything prior to that (which would be 2000 or even 1995)

however, if you are purchasing a NEW helmet and it's rated 2005, that means it's been on the shelf for a VERY long time and you best be getting a hell of a discount.

[Lee358]

I ended up with a hjc cl-16


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[fatoni]

i was just about to say that i think the best options for a racing helmet would be either the pyrotect airflow or the hjc ar-10 2.

im pretty sure what you bought is a motorcycle helmet so you may have trouble at some events but hjc makes really nice helmets.

[Lee358]

Originally Posted by fatoni

i was just about to say that i think the best options for a racing helmet would be either the pyrotect airflow or the hjc ar-10 2.

im pretty sure what you bought is a motorcycle helmet so you may have trouble at some events but hjc makes really nice helmets.

Yes its only m2010 not se2010 so it is not fire rated but i should be alright with the events im doing


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[Scenic Driver]

Originally Posted by 7thgear

4. Open face or Closed face.

Open face helmets are lighter and make it easier to breath AND talk (good for schools and autocross)

Closed face helmets offer the best protection but you may find yourself feeling slightly claustraphobic and may find it difficult to breath after the 15th lap on a really hot day. (Personal experience, i have a very intimate relationship with fresh air)

If the track event is in NJ closed face helmets are required

[smbstyle]

I had an HJC AR-10 II for a while, then decided to splurge and pick up this puppy..... Bell Star Infusion (SAH2010) - use it with the helmet cooling kits for SCCA club racing. It's great, but a tad pricey. You can get the same model without the forced air for a little bit less money. It is much more comfortable though than the HJC.

[ewiley]

Anyone know which helmet will be lowest-profile? I currently use an HJC motorcycle helmet for autocross, but I'm touching the headliner even reclined. I'm looking at the HJC AR-10 II, but i'm worried about head clearance.

[smbstyle]

Originally Posted by ewiley

Anyone know which helmet will be lowest-profile? I currently use an HJC motorcycle helmet for autocross, but I'm touching the headliner even reclined. I'm looking at the HJC AR-10 II, but i'm worried about head clearance.

AR-10 II was a tall helmet for me