Auto racing helmets...

[white_4gGT]

Any local place in MN Twin Cities to get race helmets? I'm thinking local so I can try them on for a proper fit.

If I want to try a road course, I'd better start getting the right safety equipment for it.

Thanks for any suggestions.

[dsm9sec]

I just bought one from Hitching Post they have Snell 2005s there. There's also MotoPrimo if you live down south and Midwest Cycle.

[GsXtUrBo98]

I would go to bob's cycle shop they have alot of helmets and they are all discounted its like a whole sale place.... Its right off of 36 and rice street behind the Mcdonalds on viking street.

[Kracka]

Hopkins Hitching Post.

[MustGoFaster]

Originally Posted by GsXtUrBo98

I would go to bob's cycle shop they have alot of helmets and they are all discounted its like a whole sale place.... Its right off of 36 and rice street behind the Mcdonalds on viking street.

I got mine here.

[sleepydsm]

fleet farm? I got a snell helmet there for like $80?

[Kevin 1G Drummer]

Originally Posted by GsXtUrBo98

I would go to bob's cycle shop they have alot of helmets and they are all discounted its like a whole sale place.... Its right off of 36 and rice street behind the Mcdonalds on viking street.

+1 for this place. I've gotten alot of my motorcycle gear there, and they have always had really good prices. Another place I would suggest is the Fridley Hitching Post. I've gotten all my bikes from them, and they gave me an excellent deal on the last helmet I bought.

[Kracka]

I will also note that there are special helmets designed for auto racing if you'd rather go that route instead of a motorcycle helmet. They are generally lighter and are more resistant to fire; but they do cost more.

[dsm9sec]

Originally Posted by Kracka

I will also note that there are special helmets designed for auto racing if you'd rather go that route instead of a motorcycle helmet. They are generally lighter and are more resistant to fire; but they do cost more.

More than those Arai helmets?? The cheapest one I've seen of those is $550.

[Kracka]

So then tack another few hundred on top of that for an Arai auto racing helmet. I'm not saying the cheapest auto racing helmet is more expensive than the most expensive motorcycle helmet. The cheapest low-end auto racing helmet I've seen is around $299 I think, whereas you can get a low-end motorcycle helmet with the needed SNELL certification for around $100.

[v8klla]

We can get the entire Pyrotect line which is what we use for the FD, they are SA2005 rated for competitive automotive sports and run in the $249 range

http://www.pyrotect.com/product.php?...&cat=14&page=1

I use an XL if you are interested in checking it out, I purchased based off measurements alone and couldn't be happier.

Chris

[Goat Blower]

I got a nice Snell 2005 helmet off of Ebay for $79 shipped, it has worked great.

[1QUICK4]

Stay away from Hitching Post.

[dsm9sec]

Originally Posted by Kracka

So then tack another few hundred on top of that for an Arai auto racing helmet. I'm not saying the cheapest auto racing helmet is more expensive than the most expensive motorcycle helmet. The cheapest low-end auto racing helmet I've seen is around $299 I think, whereas you can get a low-end motorcycle helmet with the needed SNELL certification for around $100.

Haha, just checking.

Originally Posted by 1QUICK4

Stay away from Hitching Post.

Please elaborate.

[EDIT] Just saw your post about your dirtbike.

[Constant_Project21]

TNT raceshop in blaine sells simpson racing helmets. Was just in there today to fill up a ZEX bottle. Don't know how much they cost, but I know they have them.