Track Day Helmet
10-19-2005, 12:25 PM
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Track Day Helmet
Right, I'm now booked on two track days in the next month or so, so have decided to buy a helmet.
I need to get one before Saturday but have no idea where to get one here in Bristol. Any recommendations?
Nick
I need to get one before Saturday but have no idea where to get one here in Bristol. Any recommendations?
Nick
seems like a sensible place to start 
10-19-2005, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve777,Oct 19 2005, 09:03 PM
JUst make sure you get a good quality one with all the right certification. I chose a competition one and got a deal around xmas for about 1/3 normal price
In all the trackdays I've done not once has anyone checked my helmet!
As it happens I wear an expenisve Aria as I ride a bike, but personally for trackdays I question the need for a helmet in modern car, I think it's more to satisy the liability insurance than anything else - and you could argue they will exacerbate whiplash injuries.
I'd go to your local bike shop and choose the one that is within your budget and fits the best - fit is all important in a crash helmet, and when new it should feel pretty tight about the cheeks as the lining will give a bit over time paricularly on cheaper helmets. Also give it a tug when done up from the rear of the helmet up. I have been able to pull some off my head even done up! You will gather from this that trying it on is vital and thus mail order is a absolute no-no!
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10-19-2005, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by smnasn,Oct 19 2005, 10:15 PM
As it happens I wear an expenisve Aria as I ride a bike, but personally for trackdays I question the need for a helmet in modern car, I think it's more to satisy the liability insurance than anything else - and you could argue they will exacerbate whiplash injuries.
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10-19-2005, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SiDHEaD,Oct 19 2005, 09:23 PM
I also think as a general rule it would make visibility better! However you also need to consider such beasties as caterhams and also cars with roll cages - helmets very good idea!
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I've been looking for a decent F1 replica helmet/overalls I could wear to track days and when I go karting. Anyone know where to find them besides ebay rip-off merchants?