Time for a new helmet. Suggestions?

[decodeddiesel]

I've had my open face Pyrotect for 5 years now, and I'd like to upgrade to something newer that's full face, SA2020, HANS compatible, and hopefully a little lighter. For the $180 I spent on my Pyrotect it's served me very well for AutoX and my first few track days in the Supra, but it's time for something new.

My budget is between $500 and $1000 (maybe a bit more if I'm REALLY sold on something) but since I really just do HPDEs I don't need anything crazy.

So to the "motorsports" section, what brain bucket are you rocking or do you suggest?

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[Evolution]

This is the next helmet I am getting. Dealer cost on it is dirt cheap so you should be able to find a pretty decent deal on one.

https://www.simpsonraceproducts.com/products/helmets/auto_racing_helmets/devil_ray/parts/783003C

 

[razorlab]

I'm also in the market for a new helmet as I've been using my current helmet for 5+ years now and it's a bit nasty.

Current helmet is a Simpson Bandit. Basically the Stig helmet but in Matte black.

Most important thing is getting a helmet that fits your head well. Nothing worse than an uncomfortable helmet.

 

[decodeddiesel]

This is the next helmet I am getting. Dealer cost on it is dirt cheap so you should be able to find a pretty decent deal on one.

https://www.simpsonraceproducts.com/products/helmets/auto_racing_helmets/devil_ray/parts/783003C

That thing is TITS! Definitely having a look!

I'm also in the market for a new helmet as I've been using my current helmet for 5+ years now and it's a bit nasty.

Current helmet is a Simpson Bandit. Basically the Stig helmet but in Matte black.

Most important thing is getting a helmet that fits your head well. Nothing worse than an uncomfortable helmet.

One of my coworkers does pro-am go-cart racing and he told me there's a motorsports safety kinda place in the next town over called RaceChoice. It seems like they stock Bell, Arai, Stilo, Simpson, Impact, etc. I'm just not sure if they have a showroom or not.

 

[suicidaleggroll]

Find a good motorsport shop near you, go there, and try on every helmet they have in your price range. Pick the one that's most comfortable. Don't buy a helmet online unless you've already tried it on and know that it fits your head shape well.

 

[Fuji808]

I've had my open face Pyrotect for 5 years now, and I'd like to upgrade to something newer that's full face, SA2020, HANS compatible, and hopefully a little lighter. For the $180 I spent on my Pyrotect it's served me very well for AutoX and my first few track days in the Supra, but it's time for something new.

My budget is between $500 and $1000 (maybe a bit more if I'm REALLY sold on something) but since I really just do HPDEs I don't need anything crazy.

So to the "motorsports" section, what brain bucket are you rocking or do you suggest?

Depends on your head shape too. I have an Arai. Shoei is for rounder heads.

 

[S2k]

Yep, its all about finding the makes of helmet that fits your head shape for safety and comfort..

It’s amazing how different they all are.

 

[Rocksandblues]

G-force nighthawk series is good.

 

[Nocturnal]

I’ve always really like Bell helmets. Seem to fit me well. I recently bought their M8 and have been happy with it

 

[XtremeMaC]

I've Arai as well. CF.

 

[DarkZupra]

I ordered multiple from Summit Racing, returned the ones I didnt like no issues or questions asked.

Currently running a Simpson Bandit.

 

[Traxion]

If you go with G-force shoot me a DM, I have one of their "buy a new supra and get ~25% off" coupons I can provide you.

 

[Twundy]

Bell M8, Simpson Bandit

 

[decodeddiesel]

The Simpson Bandit in Carbon is friggin evil looking! I like that and the Devil-ray a lot. I'm going to try one on first.

 

[garudathree]

Check out stable energies next time you’re in NJ, they have a ton of SA helmets. HJC H-10 works great for me, just use an ice cream spoon to push in the foam at hot spots. they can fit you for a Simpson hybrid s as well there.

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