Helmets

[Halon]

Just wondering if anyone knows a decent place, or has some kind of hookup somewhere, to pick up a snell approved helmet that won't break the bank. I'm looking for a full faced one. Don't care if it's all fancy colored or anything. Just a black helmet would be perfectly fine, as long as it has the right approval ratings, and is somewhat comfortable.

And what all ratings does a helmet need to be legal for 1/4 mile tracks.

[scheides]

I normally advise against buying stuff on ebay, but about 4-5 years ago I bought a very nice brand name motorcycle helmet on there. It was the past year model, and I think I got it for about $60-80. I had tried on similar helmets & knew what size fit me, and it has worked out perfect!

I can't remember what brand it was, but its Italian.

[Swifty1638]

I got my Helmet from the motorcycle store in osseo. Wasn't the cheapest, but it was last year's model, and it works for track. Sorta heavy, and I would get a different helmet for motorcycle (It's HJC) but I'd rock it for the 1/4!

-A. Swift

[scheides]

I just found an old pic, it's a Bell helmet. Still have it, use it often!

[Halon]

Call me Ray Charles, cuz I don't see a pic!

[scheides]

Hah, I'm not at home so I looked through some pics in my gallery to figure out what it was, you can't really see it, just the logo on it.

Something like this, and it's served me well:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BELL-APEX-Motorcycle-Helmet-Blitz-Red-Silver-MED_W0QQitemZ170114727116QQihZ007QQcategoryZ6749QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[AJ]

Brandon, check out the Autocross thread on here and MNSC for links that Shane on MNSC posted up about helmets. I know there was a few local places to get them listed, as well as what numbers work for what events. I think we have some of that info on here as well.

I know I need to get one as well, and one that can be used for Road Racing, Auto X, and Drag Racing for a few years. I was going to hit up Bobs Cycle first.

[Halon]

Ya, another person mentioned them as well. May have to check them out tomorrow after work.

[Halon]

I wonder if any of the site vendors can get helmets? Maybe a group by to get all of us ready for this season!!

[AJ]

That would be nice, it the deal was right I'd pony up for one sonner rather than later. I need one by Aug 4th for Road America anyway.