What style of helmets do you guys feel or prefer is better for auto-x im currently looking into pyrotect helmets and the price difference between the two is about the same so im not sure which one would be better.

 

Pyrotect makes some good SA helmets. I prefer the full face (have both) - mostly so I can look like the Stig.


The casual but executive look Stig.

 

I prefer open face because it's easier to get on and off. And it's not quite as hot when it's 100*+ here in Dallas.

 

I look at it this way. I want to autox, do some occasional arrive & drive karting and possibly track days. That leads me directly to a SA full face helmet. None of them may specifically require the SA part, but I like the added safety.

For autox I like something with large eyeports so you maximize peripheral vision. I've got a Bell BR-1 now and it's great.

I would check out the rules for anything you might do and buy one helmet to fit all of it. You'll keep it for quite awhile. Also buy the newest Snell rating possible, I think right now it's 2005.

HTH,

John

 

I have a great closed face Bell, but I wish I had a open face on hawt azz days lol

 

Don't buy a helmet based on the way it looks online!! You must try on different helmets and find out which one fits the best. Not every head is shaped the same, and the same goes for helmets. The size rating doesn't mean it will fit well. Also the helmet should be very snug when you buy it. Remember you have to wear this for extended periods of time, you want it to fit well.

 

John has stated this the best. And Casper too - get one that you can try on. It has to be super comfortable. My black one above has been warn for 6 hrs straight when I biked over long distances.

SA2010 should be out soon. But SA2005 will be good for a long while.

 

^^^ Props for Stig!

When is Snell 2010 coming out? I need a new helmet - my 95 just went out

 

Probably in 2010. They update the standard every five years but most events usually let you use one snell rating below so snell 2005 should be ok for the next 6 years or so.

 

each rating is good for 10 years typically. So in 2010 your SA/M2000 helmet might or might not be allowed. In 2011 it for sure won't.

If you're like me, you'll need a new one anyway because it will be funked up by 2011 anyway!

 

I have the HJC SI-12 helmet for my track use and I love it. It is sooo light. You would be amazed on how a heavy helmet will put a strain on your neck after a long weekend.

Also if you order from(as long as them item is in brand new condition) us you can always send it back for a different size or a full refund you just have to pay freight both ways.



http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop...s=hjc+&x=0&y=0

 

^^ Mine is the HJC CL-15, M2005. My white open face is SA2005. Depending on the track/event rules I have worn either.

Mine is the same composite shell, super light, very comfortable.