i searched and didnt find anything.

This is not a "what helmet should i buy" thread, just curious as to what others wear

what helmet are you guys using?

Also any comments, pros vs. cons, etc...

edit: where did you get your helmet? and price range?

Bell M4Pro. I like the light weight and the larger face port.

edit: I notice some others here posting. I felt that price wise, I got a great deal. There are a lot of high-end very good helmets out there, but all are SN2005 rated.

Stand21 F21 Double Duty. Amazingly light. Very comfortable.

Sparco WTT-tk, light, great fit. But should have bought an Arai GP5 after trying one on last weekend.

it looks like your vision is cut down with the sparco helmets, or is it just an "optical illusion?"

depends on what model, mine is the wide eye port. No obstruction at all.

The open wheel helmets do have smaller eye ports.

it looks like your vision is cut down with the sparco helmets, or is it just an "optical illusion?"

Only if you have eyes like a chameleon. Sitting in my car with my sparco (with the open wheel eye port), I can see the track, the apex of the corner, my guages, the rear view mirror, the side view mirror, the shift light, the red light that says I blew up, the checkered flag, etc. What else do I need to see?

I have to turn my head to look out the window (well, I would except for the HANS), but doesn't everyone?

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-11/465651/Imgp02701.jpg

Helmet painting by TC's Specialized Graphics http://www.helmetdesigns.com/

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-11/465651/MDDUJ-P1010060.JPG

Arai GP5, awesome helmet. It is a 1000 times more comfortable than my old Bell M3.

I have a Bell M3. great fit, I love it.

Not every head is created equal. You need to try a few on and see which brand's design fits your melon.

When I raced motorcycles I found that I had a Shoei head, not an Arai head. In cars, when there were only two brands available, Simpson fit me better than Bell. Now there are many more choices.

You younger guys have it made, back in the day, we raced with one size fits all, square wooden helmets tied on with inner tubes.:rolleyes

been using a bieffe preditor since March of '02 which was the first time I'd ever been on a race track, I just bought the helmet that week for the DE I was going to, now a few years later I'm using the same helmet ...it's a really good helmet, I've liked it.

i searched and didnt find anything.

what helmet are you guys using?

Also any comments, pros vs. cons, etc...

edit: where did you get your helmet? and price range?




You've got to try on different brands!..and then decide on price point. Bell fit me well. Stand 21 are wonderful and many a pro's choice. You can get a helmet for under $200 or over $1000! OG Racing, Apex, Pit Stop USA, Helmet City, Racer wholesale are all good suppliers. I am sure there are more. Pick up an issue of GrassRoots Motorsports for ideas and costs. BUT...try them on first.

Only if you have eyes like a chameleon. Sitting in my car with my sparco (with the open wheel eye port), I can see the track, the apex of the corner, my guages, the rear view mirror, the side view mirror, the shift light, the red light that says I blew up, the checkered flag, etc. What else do I need to see?

I second J Trout. I too use the Sparco Wind Tunnel Tested Open Wheel helmet and have no problems with 'vision'. If I had to do it again, I would have gone with the Stand 21 like the one Techno550 has.

Stand 21 is what I have. Very comfortable, easy to install mic. for radios, different inserts to fit your head, and you can get them ready for Hans. (already drilled)

-Rick

Bell GTX. Comfortable helmet, pretty light and looks way cool.

I've got a Brand New Bieffe F1 (SA2000), it replaced my SA95 Bieffe F1. I've also got the Bieffe Open face and a Snow Board Helmet.

I like how they fit, good quality, nice and light, etc. Only problem is, there are no SA05 Bieffe's, maybe next year they will be available. I think they are the quality of near $1000 buckets for closer to $300.

I had/have a Bell Dominator. I just got a new Stand21 F21. It is under 3lbs. and is predrilled for Hans. They are not a budget helmet. I got mine from Helene Jonsson at Stand21 USA in Buford(Atlanta),GA. It's now sitting on Clebers work bench awaiting some paint.

I had/have a Bell Dominator. I just got a new Stand21 F21. It is under 3lbs. and is predrilled for Hans. They are not a budget helmet. I got mine from Helene Jonsson at Stand21 USA in Buford(Atlanta),GA. It's now sitting on Clebers work bench awaiting some paint.

Same here, nice helmet!

Helene is super nice.

Anyone ever try the HJC Ar-11. Its only 1.37kg (3lbs), and pretty cheap, waiting for sa05 to come out to try it on somewhere.

http://www.extremesupply.com/images/hjc/ar11/xl/HJCAR11Side.jpg



I want a Schuberth :)

http://www.schuberth.com/motorrad/formel1.htm

http://www.schuberth.com/motorrad/img12/rf1msomseite.gif

I had/have a Bell Dominator. I just got a new Stand21 F21. It is under 3lbs. and is predrilled for Hans. They are not a budget helmet. I got mine from Helene Jonsson at Stand21 USA in Buford(Atlanta),GA. It's now sitting on Clebers work bench awaiting some paint.


traitor:stickoutt j/k

Helmet painting by TC's Specialized Graphics http://www.helmetdesigns.com/

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your helmet is by far the best looking one out of the stuff they have in their gallery. you helmet looks very nice.

ty

Sparco WTT-tk, light, great fit. But should have bought an Arai GP5 after trying one on last weekend.

sean, how is that paint holding up? got any action pics w/ you wearing it? i would like to put some up on my website.

ty

traitor:stickoutt j/k

Hey what can I say the price is right :D I'm working on getting you some work.

sean, how is that paint holding up? got any action pics w/ you wearing it? i would like to put some up on my website.

ty

Ty, the finish looks as good as new. I'll see if I have some pics and email them to you.

Simpson Superbandit in black. You can call me Lord Vader if you like. Got it from www.racehelmet.com

I got Pyrotect (cheapie) open face for autoxing and I'm considering their full face for $250. But now you mention Bieffe, and I like those. And Bell, and Sparco, and Stand21.
Most problably Bell M2.

I just got an Arai GP5W, compared to my previous Bell M3, it feels signicantly better fit and lighter.

I have the Bieffe F1 I got for a closeout price at a local race shop. I think it was around $280. I really like the helmet; fits well, and its pretty lightweight. Not Stand 21 LTW, but I also didnt pay almost a grand for it:stickoutt

I've got an Arai GP5-K, light, fits great and looks awesome thanks to Tyler!
http://www.slowdowntogofast.com/censport/Helmet%20-%20Final4.JPG

-Ted

been using a bieffe preditor since March of '02 which was the first time I'd ever been on a race track, I just bought the helmet that week for the DE I was going to, now a few years later I'm using the same helmet ...it's a really good helmet, I've liked it.

:lol Sunir,

I think I picked my bieffe predator up in April of '02 for my first DE, still using it and love the fit after all these years. Too funny.

ben

Bell GTX. Comfortable helmet, pretty light and looks way cool.

You know you are "fashion boy" racer when you have more invested in the paint job than the helmet itself..... :cool

your helmet is by far the best looking one out of the stuff they have in their gallery. you helmet looks very nice.

ty

Thanks,

Tom does mostly motorcycle racers - in fact, one or two of the m/c racer replicas you can buy from the helmet companies are his design.

http://www.helmetdesigns.com/helmet_gal/images/blu_devil.jpghttp://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/photos/OG/g16502.jpg

Motorcycle racers and car racers definitely have different tastes, I showed him a few F1 helmets, worked out the colors and that is what he came up with.

Buell fullface motorcycle helmet-all black.

Basically you have to try it on, end of story, they all fit different. For instance I find the Bell M3 more comfortable than the Arai. I've tried on nearly every helmet mentioned above and it just depends on your head. The Stand's are nice, super light but again I didn't find them that comfortable for my head. Also the Arai helmets don't necessarily fit the same as their bike helmets if you are into bikes, just more food for thought. Nothing worse than an ill fitting helmet, you definitely don't want that distraction.

Jeff-

A question and a comment. How far apart are your shoulder harnesses on the harness bar? Inside edge to inside edge?

Looks like you could stand to shorten them up some. If you have enough length. HANS recommends that the metal adjuster buckles contact the lower part of the yoke, if possible.

Great pic.

Thanks - Jay

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-11/465651/Imgp02701.jpg

Jeff-

A question and a comment. How far apart are your shoulder harnesses on the harness bar? Inside edge to inside edge?

Looks like you could stand to shorten them up some. If you have enough length. HANS recommends that the metal adjuster buckles contact the lower part of the yoke, if possible.

Great pic.

Thanks - Jay

Thanks,

I wondered if anyone was going to comment. This picture is not from my car. It is from a 911 RSR endurance racer that I co-drove last year. I didn't see the car or the track until I showed up the day of the race. The owner did not use a HANS® - or a window net. He is a great guy, and I was flattered to be able to drive the car.....I always wanted to drive a P car.....but I'm over that now. The weekend was a learning experience, to say the least.

I've got an OMP Pista K Carbon seat and Schroth Profi III-6H HANS® specific 6-Point belts in my car, replacing the 5-point Sabelts that you can see in my sig.

:lol Sunir,

I think I picked my bieffe predator up in April of '02 for my first DE, still using it and love the fit after all these years. Too funny.

ben

:) how ironic is that! ...I guess the bug bit both of us pretty hard huh Ben :stickoutt

Thanks,

I wondered if anyone was going to comment. This picture is not from my car. It is from a 911 RSR endurance racer that I co-drove last year. I didn't see the car or the track until I showed up the day of the race. I always wanted to drive a P car.....but I'm over that now. The owner did not use a HANS®. The weekend was a learning experience.

I've got an OMP Pista K Carbon seat and Schroth Profi II-6H HANS® specific 6-Point belts in my car, replacing the 5-point Sabelts that you can see in my sig.


Its a bit off topic but can you comment a bit on that p car drive?.....what vintage RSR......how does it compare to your BMW drives of similiar power? I play w/ an older 1970 T on the track. Feel free to pm me. My dream cars have always been RS and RSR's from 73 up to the IROC series. Cannot not believe the values of those cars today......

Its a bit off topic but can you comment a bit on that p car drive?.....what vintage RSR......how does it compare to your BMW drives of similiar power? I play w/ an older 1970 T on the track. Feel free to pm me. My dream cars have always been RS and RSR's from 73 up to the IROC series. Cannot not believe the values of those cars today......

Fast down the straight, hard to make it turn. I never got comfortable, it was a completely different feel that my car.

I've got an Arai GP5-K, light, fits great and looks awesome thanks to Tyler!

-Ted

Where are you guys buying your Arai's from?
Looking for lowest price here of course.

My Bell helmet expired last year and need a new one somewhat soon.
-Carlos.

You know you are "fashion boy" racer when you have more invested in the paint job than the helmet itself..... :cool

I know you aren't talking. Stand 21 double duty, carbon fiber and every wing and attachment Stand 21 makes. Almost makes Stickley bill look cheap huh?:alright ;)

I know you aren't talking. Stand 21 double duty, carbon fiber and every wing and attachment Stand 21 makes. Almost makes Stickley bill look cheap huh?:alright ;)


OUCH :eek: However I do like the helmet and the engine seems to run well....

Oh wow...Montana has a Stickley motor now?

Where are you guys buying your Arai's from?
Looking for lowest price here of course.

My Bell helmet expired last year and need a new one somewhat soon.
-Carlos.

Carlos, I just bought an Arai from Apex (swapped over from being a Bell user)
Cant express how happy I was with their service.
I was looking for a bit of a strange combo and they really went the extra mile to get me what I wanted.

Pricing seems pretty fixed on these things (probably by Arai), but Apex does deasl where they give you 10% off at certain times (which applies to Arai helmets too), so thats the way around paying MSRP.
I think they have one 10% off running right now.
Call or email Linda or Clarke.
They really are great people, and provide great service.
Toll Free: 866.505.2739
direct at 724.443.9786
linda@apexperformance.net

Good luck.
Cheers
jimmy p.

Where are you guys buying your Arai's from?
Looking for lowest price here of course.

My Bell helmet expired last year and need a new one somewhat soon.
-Carlos.

Carlos,
I bought mine from Speedware Motorsports www.speedwaremotorsports.com

Lucky for me I got it at a sale they were having in Oregon, so I paid no sales tax and I got a great price on it.
-Ted

Oh wow...Montana has a Stickley motor now?


You never now what will be pulled out of the trailer after the off season....:cool

Mine: