Helmets

[intocarss]

Just call this place (link belpw) they will help you and yeah get a snell 2010 full face... (although the snell 2005 is good through 2017 in most racing bodies) the sticker is up inside the helmet under the lining

http://www.helmetcity.com/?utm_sourc...aign=Trademark

[RdHuggr68]

Does anybody have any experience with G--Force helmets?

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by RdHuggr68

Does anybody have any experience with G--Force helmets?

I don't but Summit looks to be well vested in the Brand. My guess is you could do worse. I'd look at the Simpson Voyager series also.....if you're going full-face.

[RdHuggr68]

I see on different helmets Snell SA ratings. Some are 2005 and some are 2010, is that the year or what?

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by RdHuggr68

I see on different helmets Snell SA ratings. Some are 2005 and some are 2010, is that the year or what?

Here ya go: http://www.smf.org/cert

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by RdHuggr68

I see on different helmets Snell SA ratings. Some are 2005 and some are 2010, is that the year or what?

2005 is for MOTORCYCLING


SA 2010 is for AUTOMOTIVE/GoKarting etc


M 2010 is Motorcycling so watch out for the SA vs M

[RdHuggr68]

Thanks for the help Sieg and Greg!!!

[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

[intocarss]

Originally Posted by RdHuggr68

Does anybody have any experience with G--Force helmets?

YUP A LOT OF THE "RACERS" I KNOW AND RACE WITH WEAR THEM.. JUST SEARCH THEIR SITE AND YOU'LL KNOW
http://www.gforce.com/products/helmets.php

Here's another good helmet Pyrotect is a Bell brand

http://www.pyrotect.com/home.php?cat=4

[intocarss]

Originally Posted by Sieg

Another factor I see discounted too frequently is helmet age. Over five years old is compromising safety IMO. If a helmet has experienced a decent impact the shell may appear fine but the critical issue is compression of the styrene inner liner which can be difficult to detect.

I agree

If any helmet is dropped or impacted it should never be used again!!!!
NHRA will inspect your helmet right after a crash (as they do your car) and if they see any marks they think are unsafe, they pull the snell sticker out of your helmet and it will never pass tech ever again..it's only up to you how safe you want to be.