need some autocrossers opinions

[aMaff]

looks like a pretty good deal for a Snell SA rated helmet. Just make sure you measure your mug before ordering and pick the right size for that brand, as each brand's sizing is a little different. Most web sites will have sizing charts with what the sizes (S, M, L, etc) mean for each brand

 

[Biggins]

I bought my Pyrotect SA2005 (made by Bell) from soloracer.com last year. I like it very much, but I wish I could have tried on some more brands. I have a huge head, and the XL is still tight if I haven't had a recent haircut.

 

[Lewis7789]

Anyone with glasses have any insight (pardon the pun) on my first auto-x helmet? My glasses are pretty small but I still need them to drive and want to make sure they will fit with a helmet before I drop $250. Thanks!

I'm thinking this one for auto-x and an occasional track day?
http://www.soloracer.com/pyrofullfacesa.html

 

[Tom03es]

I typically wore sunglasses under my helmet during track days and autoxes. If they were a little uncomfortable, all that quickly goes unnoticed as soon as that engine revs. And I'd bet my sunglasses present more of a problem than your eye glasses.

That helmet you list is a good helmet. The SA2005 rating is a bit more than you need for autoxing and track days. An M2005 (motorcycle helmet) will do just as good and save about $100. The SA rating just says that it can be used in conjunction with a roll cage. And another good thing about a motorcycle helmet, I bet you have a couple motorcycle shops in your town that you can go try them on with your glasses to see how you like it before you buy it.

That's my advice. I have a motorcycle helmet for autoxing. I think mine is an M2000 rating. Loaner helmets at autoxes are sure to be motorcycle helmets as well- because they are cheaper than SA helmets.

 

[aMaff]

same here. I wear shooting glasses (amber lenses) on my runs. I don't even notice them.

 

[Shadow102]

x2 i wear a full face helmet with my oakleys and never have a problem

 

[dmitrik4]

HJC makes pretty decent, Snell-rated helmets that aren't too expensive. i got an open-face (CL-5?) for $80 or so from a local yamaha dealer. i also can wear my sunglasses (or my tinted safety glasses for karting) w/ it very comfortably.

 

[Lewis7789]

Thanks for all the info on helmets with glasses, guys. I'll go to the motorcycle shop next week and try some out.

 

[Auto-Xer]

Another vote for Racer Wholesale. For one who wears glasses, I'd suggest this:

It's SA rated and $199.00. SA helmets are allowed for track days by any sanctioning body--M's may not be. I like the chin/face protection that this design affords, while still having the 'openess' around the eyes for glasses.

http://www.racerwholesale.com/product_info.php?cPath=35&products_id=561

 

[aMaff]

That's the same one I've got! I really like it. Only problem is that you can't use it for go-karting. My next helmet is probably going to be the closed-face version of that one.

 

[snookwheel]

I bought a Gforce pro force air from: http://www.gforceoutlet.com/index.php?cPath=34 Supposedly they sell blems, returns etc... I could not tell it from brand new! Very good prices.

 

[aMaff]

oh damn, great link! Gonna have to book mark that one!