helmat sa2010 vs a sa2015

[Grintch]

Baaah, screw it... Voyager 2 2015 it is. Even gonna throw in a few extra bucks for mat black.

I may be slow, but I'll look good

Forgot rule #1 - always test fit, especially as a first time buyer. The different brands differ in sizing and what head shape they work best with.

If you are tall, you might want to take note of the shell size, or how much height a helmet adds. For cost reasons, every helmet size doesn't get its own unique outter shell. This varies by brand an model. This can cost you up to an inch of headroom if you have a small helmet with a big shell.

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[jabrax]

Forgot rule #1 - always test fit, especially as a first time buyer. The different brands differ in sizing and what head shape they work best with.

If you are tall, you might want to take note of the shell size, or how much height a helmet adds. For cost reasons, every helmet size doesn't get its own unique outter shell. This varies by brand an model. This can cost you up to an inch of headroom if you have a small helmet with a big shell.

Damn, and i already ordered one. :doh:

Little nervous now, because I took a measurement and I hit exactly where it starts for large. The helmet I rent at njmp is a large and fits very snug. So I assumed large would be safe.

being on the border of med/large puts at a 50/50 shot.

They were one of the few places that had on in stock and shipped. Fingers crossed

I agree with you, helmets should probably be handled like shoes, not something to order online without trying first

 

[Grintch]

Yes. That is why I like Bells. Their sizing runs a bit bigger. A medium bell fits me well, but a medium is usually too small with other brands. But a large is a bit big with those brands. So Bell is my Goldilocks brand.

But I have never tried a Simpson helmet.

 

[cop on my back]

I did my first track and they said this was to be the last year for the 2005.
Just what VERY little I know.

Same for me this weekend, last year for 2005

 

[jabrax]

The voyager 2 came in last week. It fits juuuuust tight enough, nice and snug around the face.

 

[Norm Peterson]

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[GTP]

Yes. That is why I like Bells. Their sizing runs a bit bigger. A medium bell fits me well, but a medium is usually too small with other brands. But a large is a bit big with those brands. So Bell is my Goldilocks brand.

But I have never tried a Simpson helmet.

I measured my head, and I was at the upper limit of size Medium. I ordered a G-force open-face helmet from Summit in medium. Felt like my head was in a vice. Same for a couple friends that tried that helmet. I had about an inch to spare to my roof. (I am 6'2".) I returned it to Summit.

Not sure what to do next. If I track just a few times a year, isn't an inexpensive open face helmet good enough for me? For example, a Hans device requires tether points on the helmet, and multi-point harness, new racing seat, etc. I don't plan to go down that rabbit hole.

I don't plan to find the limits of my car or my skill by the size of the body shop bill. I just want to drive fast in a controlled and safer environment than on the street.

 

[Norm Peterson]

You need to find out what each organization you plan on running with requires. Helmet minimums are up to them, not you. As far as I know, the use of a Hans device for HPDE is still up to you, though.


Personally, I wouldn't wear an open-face helmet for anything past autocross.


Norm

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