03-27-2018, 03:16 AM | #23 |
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Did the advanced M school at thermal and learned that they are no longer using helmets at all. Found that interesting. They said since all of the cars they use are modern with multiple safety systems that have not been tested to be proven to be compatible with helmets (airbags mostly) after lots of analysis and debate they decided to go without helmets. Pretty weird driving 140 down a straight on a race track without a helmet on but I can't say I disagree with their thinking. Of course we aren't going to see any race tracks or clubs following suit.
I recently went through the helmet shopping experience for a Snell 2015 helmet, what I learned was to pay close attention to the shape of your head and not just the size. Bell helmets for example are good for round heads (looking from the top), my head is oblong so Bell was not a good fit for me, I ended up going with the Stilo ST5 which is very light, composite and fits me incredibly well. I suggest if possible going to a shop, if not Northstar Motorsports and most others will send you a couple different helmets to compare, just measure your head and give them a call and they can guide you. Northstar has several really good videos on helmet types and fit that can help guide you. |
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Pretty sure a HANS would have helped Dale more than a full face helmet. Neck stretching is bad, and I run a HANS. That was a pretty compelling causality event, and one of the drivers for development and certification for mainstream autosports at all levels. You think everyone should wear a full face helmet all the time independent of other factors - well it least that's simple to state, and glad it works for you. Following your rationale, do you consider wearing it in the shower as well? Super slippery in there, and as you pointed out, the actual protection far outweighs the slight discomfort I'll fall back on the Snell SA rating, and the FIA rules and certifications for safety equipment decision guidance. They're fact based, and rigorously developed for racing at the highest levels. |
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03-30-2018, 08:08 AM | #26 |
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Yes - I've been at this a long time. As with many products, just because a helmet has a sticker doesn't mean it's a top-quality product. Your helmet may be a fine choice, but a red flag always goes off in my head when I see people talk about "inexpensive" and little-known brands. Enjoy the upcoming season!
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Yes open face may work in the “highest levels” of racing, but I thought we were referring to HPDE which would be the lowest common denominator (least amount of belt/seat/intrusion/roll over protection), hence I still think a full face makes the most sense. |
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03-31-2018, 10:15 PM | #28 |
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just ordered a Arai GPJ3
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