Helmets

[intocarss]

MY SA 2005 BANDIT IS GOOD UNTIL 2017 ..

SA=Special Application, fire retardant lining, racing applications
M= Motorcycle nylon lining

M and SA helmets are built differently, M are build for more abrasion resistance, IE road rash, where SA are build to protect from trauma IE hitting a bar different helmets for different uses, If you are riding a bike the M helmet is better than a SA if you are in car the SA is better choice

Competition Helmets: Helmets meeting SFI Specifications 31.1 (Open Face) and SFI 31.2 (Closed Face) are tested to the highest levels for impact attenuation, penetration resistance, flame resistance and retention capabilites of any helmet in the world. These specifications are very similar to the standards of Snell, which is another helmet standard-setting organization, and are comparable to the Snell "SA" rating.
Sportsman Helmets: Helmets meeting SFI Specifications 41.1 (Open Face) and SFI 41.2 (Closed Face) are tested to the same requirements as Competition Helmets, with the exception of flame testing. This allows for a more economical helmet, with no loss of performance in a non-fire situation. These helmets are comparable to the Snell "M" rating

Also,,,,,

http://www.ehow.com/info_7809247_dra...uirements.html

[BMR Sales]

Originally Posted by intocarss

MY SA 2005 BANDIT IS GOOD UNTIL 2017 ..

SA=Special Application, fire retardant lining, racing applications
M= Motorcycle nylon lining

M and SA helmets are built differently, M are build for more abrasion resistance, IE road rash, where SA are build to protect from trauma IE hitting a bar different helmets for different uses, If you are riding a bike the M helmet is better than a SA if you are in car the SA is better choice

Competition Helmets: Helmets meeting SFI Specifications 31.1 (Open Face) and SFI 31.2 (Closed Face) are tested to the highest levels for impact attenuation, penetration resistance, flame resistance and retention capabilites of any helmet in the world. These specifications are very similar to the standards of Snell, which is another helmet standard-setting organization, and are comparable to the Snell "SA" rating.
Sportsman Helmets: Helmets meeting SFI Specifications 41.1 (Open Face) and SFI 41.2 (Closed Face) are tested to the same requirements as Competition Helmets, with the exception of flame testing. This allows for a more economical helmet, with no loss of performance in a non-fire situation. These helmets are comparable to the Snell "M" rating

Also,,,,,

http://www.ehow.com/info_7809247_dra...uirements.html

See my last Comment above - Organizations use a 1 or 2 Cycle Rule. I'm still using my SA 2005, but within a Couple of Months of the 2015s coming out, it will be obsolete.

I agree with another comment, that if a Helmet is ever dropped or in an Accident, it becomes a memento. Don't ever use it again. It may look OK, but it is Not.

T.C.

[TheJDMan]

Did you guys know SCCA SOLO rules will accept an "M" rated helmet? It surprised me when I found that out. I have an M2000 helmet that is actually still legal in SCCA SOLO events until the 2015 standard comes out. "M" rated helmets are also DOT rated.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by TheJDMan

Did you guys know SCCA SOLO rules will accept an "M" rated helmet? It surprised me when I found that out. I have an M2000 helmet that is actually still legal in SCCA SOLO events until the 2015 standard comes out. "M" rated helmets are also DOT rated.

M is for motorcycles....


That fact certainly doesn't make them a bad helmet for low speed autocross events.


Just don't try to get one past an official at a road race track.

[RDuke]

Don't go cheap on safety, even if you are in a closed cockpit car. Make sure you try them on first before buying. The last think you want is to be uncomfortable or distracted by safety equipment when you are trying to push your own skill limits.

My new Stilo I picked up two weeks ago:

[GregWeld]

That pic is worth a million bucks right there!!

[TheJDMan]

Does anyone know why the competitors in WRC wear those open face helmets with integrated microphones instead of a true full face helmet?