trackday crash helmets buy or hire ?
14-12-2005, 07:52 PM
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I got this one the other week. Not a bad price either compared to some places. 
http://rallynuts.com/motorsport/OMP_...t_NEW_1945.asp
http://rallynuts.com/motorsport/OMP_...t_NEW_1945.asp
14-12-2005, 07:53 PM
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Coming from a biking background having head protection that fits you has always been upermost in my mind.
For that reason I have my own, knowing that no one has stretched the padding in the helmet or abused/dropped it, makes owning one and being carefull with it worthwhile IMO.
For that reason I have my own, knowing that no one has stretched the padding in the helmet or abused/dropped it, makes owning one and being carefull with it worthwhile IMO.
14-12-2005, 09:49 PM
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I have to agree
I went to a local motor bike shop and got them to help me and check a helmet fitted. They had them from 50 quid upwards.
I got a nice hat, very light in my opinion (and looks ok) for 65 quid. was reduced from 90 ish and I am very pleased.
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I went to a local motor bike shop and got them to help me and check a helmet fitted. They had them from 50 quid upwards.
I got a nice hat, very light in my opinion (and looks ok) for 65 quid. was reduced from 90 ish and I am very pleased.
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14-12-2005, 10:55 PM
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14-12-2005, 11:19 PM
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If you want to do it regularly (more than 2 times a year) then its worth buying your own.
Just be weary of buying features you don't need. I bought a peltor pro carbon with intercom etc as my car will eventually be a full rally rep once its been reshelled, but until then it was too quiet so I removed the intercom system as with it i could only just hear the engine on full throttle round silverstone, and this was annoying as I normally change gear on engine note rather than looking at dials or bouncing off the limiter
You don't need to spend more than Ł100 for a safe trackday helmet.
Just be weary of buying features you don't need. I bought a peltor pro carbon with intercom etc as my car will eventually be a full rally rep once its been reshelled, but until then it was too quiet so I removed the intercom system as with it i could only just hear the engine on full throttle round silverstone, and this was annoying as I normally change gear on engine note rather than looking at dials or bouncing off the limiter
You don't need to spend more than Ł100 for a safe trackday helmet.
14-12-2005, 11:28 PM
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Id say buy, and imo id say go for an open face helmet, alot more comfortable for in car use!
ive just bought a sparco jet, very comfortable and lightweight and pretty reasonable at Ł150.
But even there entry level stuff, ie: sparco club is only about Ł60 and is a good helmet.
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ive just bought a sparco jet, very comfortable and lightweight and pretty reasonable at Ł150.
But even there entry level stuff, ie: sparco club is only about Ł60 and is a good helmet.
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15-12-2005, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by GVK
The thought of wearing something that some other sweaty track bod has worn 
Darren, which one did you buy out of interest ?
15-12-2005, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by kelcos
Id say buy, and imo id say go for an open face helmet, alot more comfortable for in car use!
ive just bought a sparco jet, very comfortable and lightweight and pretty reasonable at Ł150.
But even there entry level stuff, ie: sparco club is only about Ł60 and is a good helmet.
Kelvin
ive just bought a sparco jet, very comfortable and lightweight and pretty reasonable at Ł150.
But even there entry level stuff, ie: sparco club is only about Ł60 and is a good helmet.
Kelvin
15-12-2005, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by frog
Originally Posted by GVK
The thought of wearing something that some other sweaty track bod has worn
Darren, which one did you buy out of interest ?
http://www.bikersuperstore.com/produ...4297a2b8c0e26e
had 2 years of throwing shit at it in the westfield and aint cracked yet. lol
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