Humbug
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| posted on 24/10/05 at 07:37 AM |
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Helmet advice
oo-er, missus!
Got my car SVAd last week so I've been out in it quite a lot recently. I have a Mac#1 wind deflector screen which is OK but I definitely need
the goggles and I have a flying helmet thingy as well. However, even on shortish (20-30 miles) journeys it gets a bit breezy and I also find that my
earholes get buffeted. So:
1. should I get a helmet, more for comfort than safety in this case?
2. if so, full face with visor, or an open one to wear with the goggles, e.g. this one:
http://www.whitedogbikes.com/popup.cfm?p_n=261905&p_i=261905 (has a peak too!)
3. what about safety markings in case I actually want to do a track day or something? are there any specific standards that are needed for cars that
are not the same as for motorbikes?
4. any recommendations on specific helmets at a locost-ish price?
Thanks
[Edited on 24.10.2005 by Humbug]
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G.Man
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| posted on 24/10/05 at 07:54 AM |
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Anything by shoei or arai
Shoei is cheaper, but try both and see which is more comfortable...
Opinions are like backsides..
Everyone has one, nobody wants to hear it and only other peoples stink!
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shortie
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| posted on 24/10/05 at 08:16 AM |
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I have just bought one of these.
Nice, reasonably priced and meets the MSA regulations for next year as it's Type A/FR approved (Nomex lined).
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=MSPORT&pcode=SPA331L
Rich.
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Messenjah
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| posted on 24/10/05 at 09:01 AM |
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shark helmets on half price sale in bike- stop in stevenage  they have an online shop
http://www.bikestop.co.uk/shop.php?pg=1&mfilt=149&msort=&mlimit=10&mkey=Category
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shortie
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| posted on 24/10/05 at 09:32 AM |
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Yeah, that's great if you just want a helmet but they are not Type A/FR approved.
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dhollin3
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| posted on 24/10/05 at 09:39 AM |
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If you are doing track days then you won't need full MSA appoved helmet...do you? Its only if you are going racing.
Get a motorbike helmet that is already sprayed as they look good. There is no need to spend more than £200 from my experience.
But i must admit Shoe and Aria are the best.
Piss pots i.e open face don't look the best. Get a full face with a tinted visor. Well, that what i would get anyway as they are safer and look
better
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 24/10/05 at 09:45 AM |
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I just got one of these:
http://www.bikestop.co.uk/detail.php?id=1196
(£49.99) from 'Dobles ,Coulsdon' , it has the ACU gold sticker for m'cycle track days, or if know your size there a lot of good
bargain new helmets on ebay,from £34 upwards
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Peteff
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| posted on 24/10/05 at 10:00 AM |
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Try them on whatever you do.
I tried two helmets from the same manufacturer in different colours and the same size, one fitted perfectly and the other was loose. They should push
your cheeks in when new, they will ease off as they wear and bed in. It's probably not so critical in a car but on a bike they will lift and try
to pull your head off. 
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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scutter
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| posted on 24/10/05 at 10:52 AM |
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I brought a Shark helmet mainly on colour, but i can fault it, cost about £80 made the journey to the SVA centre bearable
What do you think?
 
matching helmet
ATB Dan.
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Humbug
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| posted on 24/10/05 at 10:53 AM |
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Nice match with your paintwork, Dan 
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_Aero_
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| posted on 24/10/05 at 02:00 PM |
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Spend a bit on getting something lightweight. As you are strapped in tight, the head and neck take a right pummelling especially on a trackday (No
special helmet regulations need apply unless racing) In the unlikely event you have an accident it may also save your neck being broken due to
increase in momentum of a heavier helmet. Choose wisely and as stated - try them on. A tight fit is best as on motorbikes so's to minimise
slip...
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Dave J
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| posted on 24/10/05 at 02:49 PM |
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Has anyone used both open face (with a drop down visor) and full face. My car hasn't got a screen, only a deflector. I've used full face
on a motorbike and one of the problems with these is communication. It helps if you can hear and speak to the navigator
I guess it has to be a comfort thing. So is anybody out there using an open face helmet either with goggles or a visor? does it get seriously
uncomfortable at speed? pros and cons anybody?
Cheers,
Dave.
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shortie
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| posted on 24/10/05 at 03:32 PM |
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I have used both, without a screen you should really use full face (in case anything makes a beeline for your head such as a stone or something)
I know what you mean about the comms problem so I bought an OMP intercom system for about £40 and fitted it into two helmets (mine and a spare I have)
so that I can communicate on trackdays.
Heving said all that in the summer I don't wear a helmet generally when on the road, just a pair of decent goggles.
Rich.
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Marcus
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| posted on 24/10/05 at 08:11 PM |
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For ear protection, I use bright yellow ear defenders! Look a complete twat, but saves the buffeting and consequential hearing loss!!
Marcus
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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Dave J
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| posted on 25/10/05 at 10:05 AM |
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Thanks guys.
Shortie, where did you purchase your comm setup?
I know some units change over by voice activation, however with the racket created by wind noise etc, would this work?, or would you advocate a
switch/push button approach?
Do any helmets come prepared for this kind of accessory?
Cheers,
Dave.
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Benzine
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| posted on 25/10/05 at 11:45 AM |
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There's one on ebay at the moment:
OMP Intercom
The mental gymnastics a landlord will employ to justify immoral actions is clinically fascinating. Just because something is legal doesn't make
it moral.
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