What helmet do you fancy? and why? :) - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

supra2nv · 06-24-2013, 01:43 PM

I chose the Schuberth SF1. Why? because it saved Felipe Massa's life (talk about real world R&D, look up Massa Spring accident), Schumacher apparently paid the helmet company who sponsored him a penalty/fee each time he wore his Schuberth SF1 instead! it's Danica Patrick's helmet, and other professionals.

oh, and it looks "natural" and "beautiful" to boot!

edit: massa's accident in 2009 was with the previous generation version of this helmet which had 16 layers of carbon fiber. this one has 18 layers, and extra reinforcement in the forehead area (I think they call it a HANS strip I will edit when I confirm). the visor on the SF1 is also bullet proof lol....22 caliber

edit 2: link [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgZf_x_klgg"]98% probability I will order the black schuberth sf1...NOT! - YouTube[/ame]

f0rge · 06-24-2013, 05:44 PM

I have a Simpson Diamondback...pretty obvious why I like it.

SkullWorks · 06-24-2013, 06:02 PM

im in the market for a new helmet and can't decide between the simpson bandit X and the diamond Back,

Ryuu0u · 06-24-2013, 06:38 PM

Lol all these expensive helmets. I still use my Bell vortex from when I had my bike.

supra2nv · 06-24-2013, 06:58 PM

I knew ive seen that before lol

SICK wheels btw..they were on my list to buy at one point.

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Originally Posted by f0rge

I have a Simpson Diamonback...pretty obvious why I like it.

SkullWorks · 06-24-2013, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryuu0u

Lol all these expensive helmets. I still use my Bell vortex from when I had my bike.

or is it LOL at everyone using a heavy expired underrated helmet and risking permanent neck or head injury?

supra2nv · 06-24-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SkullWorks

or is it LOL at everyone using a heavy expired underrated helmet and risking permanent neck or head injury?

glad it wasn't me who said it

they get better with time...best to keep up, especially on safety equipment. im just a paranoid guy that's all lol. the extreme example would be the person still using the leather cap from the early 1900's....figure 2014 has more safety features.

supra2nv · 06-24-2013, 07:21 PM

simpson looks unique. like it a lot. I don't know the pro's and cons to it tho.

whaap · 06-24-2013, 07:35 PM

I know that Arai and Shoei are very respected in the motorcycle community. I imagine their quality is the same no matter what the intended purpose is.

supra2nv · 06-24-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by whaap

I know that Arai and Shoei are very respected in the motorcycle community. I imagine their quality is the same no matter what the intended purpose is.

Arai carbon f1 was on my list. Apparently arai has a unique weight distribution on the helmet. Balanced.

Dalers08 · 06-24-2013, 10:58 PM

I know motorcycle and car helmets differ. I just picked up a Shoei RF1100 to wear on my bike, would be this be ok to wear to a track event, or autox?

FnFast · 06-24-2013, 11:54 PM

Scorpion has a great inexpensive line. I have two for my street bike and I get tons of compliments.

torqdork · 06-25-2013, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dalers08

I know motorcycle and car helmets differ. I just picked up a Shoei RF1100 to wear on my bike, would be this be ok to wear to a track event, or autox?

Yes to both. I used an HJC CF helmet about 10 years ago for those events. Great helmet, light, well ventilated, large eyeport, still have it here with SCCA stickers intact. Think I'll use it for the rest of this year's auto-x events before it expires next year.

FrX · 06-25-2013, 02:42 AM

Currently using a fairly basic Bell Sport. Entry level SA2010 with HANS provisions. It is pretty comfortable and light. Of course, I have been eyeing the carbon helmets.

06-24-2013, 01:43 PM	#1
supra2nv Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 10 Series TRD Location: Southern California Posts: 1,407 Thanks: 2,329 Thanked 1,169 Times in 700 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What helmet do you fancy? and why? :) I chose the Schuberth SF1. Why? because it saved Felipe Massa's life (talk about real world R&D, look up Massa Spring accident), Schumacher apparently paid the helmet company who sponsored him a penalty/fee each time he wore his Schuberth SF1 instead! it's Danica Patrick's helmet, and other professionals. oh, and it looks "natural" and "beautiful" to boot! edit: massa's accident in 2009 was with the previous generation version of this helmet which had 16 layers of carbon fiber. this one has 18 layers, and extra reinforcement in the forehead area (I think they call it a HANS strip I will edit when I confirm). the visor on the SF1 is also bullet proof lol....22 caliber edit 2: link [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgZf_x_klgg"]98% probability I will order the black schuberth sf1...NOT! - YouTube[/ame] __________________ "Electrons act like photons. They are both screwy, but in exactly the same way." Richard Feynman Wave Particle Duality Last edited by supra2nv; 06-24-2013 at 01:58 PM.

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supra2nv Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 10 Series TRD Location: Southern California Posts: 1,407 Thanks: 2,329 Thanked 1,169 Times in 700 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	simpson looks unique. like it a lot. I don't know the pro's and cons to it tho. __________________ "Electrons act like photons. They are both screwy, but in exactly the same way." Richard Feynman Wave Particle Duality

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FnFast Doctor Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Fast Location: Philadelphia Posts: 496 Thanks: 410 Thanked 203 Times in 126 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Scorpion has a great inexpensive line. I have two for my street bike and I get tons of compliments. __________________ Jeremy Clarkson "If you go though the Pearly Gates, backwards, in a fireball, that's a cool way to die!" 2013 White Pearl BRZ Limited 6MT - 15% Tint, Debadged, HIDPowerhouse LED Interiors and Dome

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