Having a big head and finding that go-kart places rarely have suitable sized helmets I'm looking for a cheap helmet that's approved for UK track days (should I decide to do any).
Today I went along to Motorcycle City in North Camp and was told that a motorbike helmet wouldn't do because car helmets have to be fireproof and that motorbike helmets don't. In case I decide to get a bike or at least do a CBT sometime in the near future it'd be great if a helmet could be both bike and car approved but was told that there's no such thing. Is this true and where's a good place to get a cheap but half-decent helmet? Cheers, Paul |
Hiya Paul.
I was in a similar position a while ago when I wanted to buy a helmet. I found having big head rules out cheap helmets http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/frown.gif, but then what price on the safe keeping of your head? I went to a local bike accessory shop in Stoke. They recommended a Gold class helmet which are approved for motorsport (not sure if that's car or bike though). We started at around £50 for their entry lids and rapidly progressed upwards due to the size of my bonce. I ended up getting a Shoei from the previous years range at well under 1/2 price. The guy said Shoei are good for people with big 'eds. I've used it for a several days at Donnington (as a passenger) now with no problems. Cheers, Chris. |
If you get a BS6658 type A bash hat it will be fine for all track days etc.
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Go to any bike shop and they'll sort you out. Everyone rates Arai and Shoei (mines an Arai) but for a good cheap lid i'd buy an AGV. Hope this helps.
Dom |
sorry guys, i think this big bonce post is hilareous. http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif
so who has got the biggest head on the bbs then?? http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/wink.gif |
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Is this the same as the Snell 95 rating ? Which is what my Bell Mag5 Kevlar is. Just checking for Silverstone Richard |
I too have a big bonce, but not a HUGE ego https://smilecwm.tripod.com/cwm/eek4.gif
I was wondering the same myself. Surely most decent 'lids' for bikes are full face, whereas for driving a car an open face would be better? Or am I just thick https://smilecwm.tripod.com/sally/lookaround.gif Chris |
richard, you are fine.
Aproved helmets for UK motorsport are BS 6658-85 Type A (Type B not acceptable), BS6658 Type A/FR, SNELL SA 90, SNELL SA 95, SFI Foundation 31.1, 31.2 Personally i always use a full face helmet, i feel more protected in one. Its a personal preference thing really. The main reason i prefer full face is because i once attended a rally accident when on the rescue ambulance and the guy we attended had an open face helmet, a branch had come through the side window and broke his jaw, he would have been OK in a full face. Some people feel very clostrophobic in a full face though so its down to how you feel i guess. |
Fir proof for motorsport I agree but for a track day ? I'm sure the ones Brands provide for there BMW and rally days are the cheapest ones if I remember correctly and certainly not fireproof.
I have a small haed and that too was a problem getting a lid that didn't just fall off even with the starp done up. ...Ian |
I went to my local bike shop and bought a Type A helmet (that shiny chrome thing! http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif )for £50 as it was slightly marked.
No need to spend silly money. Stef. |
The saying goes....
<B>"If you've got a £10.00 head, get a £10.00 helmet!"</B> LOL http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif [This message has been edited by Puff The Magic Wagon! (edited 23-07-2000).] |
How much for an approved open face helmet and how does the cost fair against a full face?
Cheers Martin |
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