Where to shop racing helmets for the track?

[Xtrema]

I have seen online shops but would love to try them on before buying.

[Sentry]

Mopac :dunno:

[GQBalla]

track helmets have to be snell approved right?

any motorcycle store

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by GQBalla
track helmets have to be snell approved right?

any motorcycle store

Yep. That's where I got mine, just a basic flat black snell approved with no windshield.

[RecoilS14]

just buy an Icon helmet.

http://www.mxmegastore.com/v/vspfiles/photos/Icon-Domain-Motorcycle-Helmet-2T.jpg

[syritis]

mopac and performance parts center has them for about 120$ snell M2005 i believe.
i'm told that the "m" classification is meant for motor cycles (aka one bounce off the ground). while others are meant for different types of racing including those classes that require fire protection, but they start to get a lot more expensive.

two years ago i wrecked while wearing the M classification helmet. while it worked great and had no signs of any faults, i retired the helm anyways.


Make sure to look on the inside of the helm to find the sticker for the snell rating, i've seen a couple boxes that list the helm being snell approved but didn't have anything other then the DOT sticker.

[Sugarphreak]

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[A2VR6]

Just go to any of the motorcycle shops to try them on. I personally like going to GW Cycle up over at barlow... great service and great people. They also gave me discount on my helmets too. I dont think theres any place that i know of that sells the Snell SA helmets in town. The SA helmet is the one with the fire retardant material and is made for auto racing specifically. If it were me, i would just settle with a Snell M2005 helmet as the SA helmets are way more expensive and you dont really need one unless you get into the real serious racing.

[BlackArcher101]

Originally posted by A2VR6
I dont think theres any place that i know of that sells the Snell SA helmets in town. The SA helmet is the one with the fire retardant material and is made for auto racing specifically.

http://www.rallysport.ca/safety/helmets.htm

[A2VR6]

Originally posted by BlackArcher101


http://www.rallysport.ca/safety/helmets.htm

Ah yes, forgot about Shawn Bishop's operation. Dont think they carry much stock tho... I think they mostly order in stuff for people. Could be wrong

[syritis]

Originally posted by A2VR6
JI dont think theres any place that i know of that sells the Snell SA helmets in town.

mopac and performance parts center have RCI SA2005 helms for about 185$
M2005 for about 120$

not much selection though, blank white small medium or large. if you want some options shawn is the guy to talk to.

[Redlined_8000]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
I got mine from these guys, great prices and I picked it up locally.

http://www.blackfootdirect.com

(Here is one with the SNELL-M2005 rating you want for 120$)

http://www.blackfootdirect.com/p-1863-hjc-cl-15-solid-helmet.aspx

bump


Thanks for this. Gonna go pick it up

[texasnick]

Make sure to check that whatever class/series you are racing in will allow M and not just SA rated helmets. Chumpcar wouldn't let us get motorcycle helmets IIRC.

If you need SA rated, like others have said, Mopac is your best bet.

[JfuckinC]

blackfoot direct is a hidden gem! definitely try them out.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Originally posted by syritis


mopac and performance parts center have RCI SA2005 helms for about 185$
M2005 for about 120$

not much selection though, blank white small medium or large. if you want some options shawn is the guy to talk to.

$185 ain't bad for an SA helmet at all, I will have to swing by and pick one up. It's a shame Chump doesn't allow M helmets, I just bought my M a few years ago and now I have to go buy an SA. :nut:

[BerserkerCatSplat]

So I swung by Mopac today, they only have a single SA2010 helmet in stock ($220, size L) and all their other SA-rated lids are backordered. Looks like I'm stuck ordering online, I was really hoping to try them on first.

[ShawnB]

Thanks for the referrals guys :)

We usually have SA2010 helmets in stock and can get pretty much any of them in a week or so.

At the moment ...

14 Bell (M4, Sport, and Sport Mag) + 6 arriving next week
4 Simpson (Voyageur EVO, Bandit)
2 G-Force
1 Peltor

http://rallysport.ca/safety/helmets.htm

Also have HANS Devices, Nomex suits and underwear etc.

email or call anytime :)

Shawn

[Toma]

Why do you need a SA, versus a M?

I buy buy M's online form GW overstock, last one was $69.

[ShawnB]

Originally posted by Toma
Why do you need a SA, versus a M?



Most racing organizations (wheel to wheel especially) require the Snell SA (Special Application) rating.

http://smf.org/standards/sa/SA2010/sak2010_final

Main differences are multi-impact test, fireproof lining and size of the opening (some are too small for motorcycle use)

Shawn

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Originally posted by ShawnB
Thanks for the referrals guys :)

We usually have SA2010 helmets in stock and can get pretty much any of them in a week or so.

At the moment ...

14 Bell (M4, Sport, and Sport Mag) + 6 arriving next week
4 Simpson (Voyageur EVO, Bandit)
2 G-Force
1 Peltor

http://rallysport.ca/safety/helmets.htm

Also have HANS Devices, Nomex suits and underwear etc.

email or call anytime :)

Shawn

Hey Shawn, thanks for the hookup on the helmet today! Saved me a lot of potential grief.



Originally posted by Toma
Why do you need a SA, versus a M?

I buy buy M's online form GW overstock, last one was $69.

Chumpar regs require SA-rated helmets mainly due to the fireproof internals. I already have a nice M, but I've gotta shell out the $ if I want to race, haha.

[milesmcewing]

Hey Shawn!

Is my fancy new helmet in yet?
Talk to you soon,
Miles

[ShawnB]

Originally posted by milesmcewing
Hey Shawn!

Is my fancy new helmet in yet?
Talk to you soon,
Miles

Wed or Thursday depending on delivery days-off.

Shawn