sccsiouxland

anyone have any tips for helmet shopping for a noob? i have a big melon so it may hard to find a comfortable helmet. any features you guys look for?

(louis has told me about the Snell 2005 standard that i need.)

soon as my car has a transmission again i'll be installing my rallye 4 point harness and be ready to go, of course taking it ez on the transmission...

Hit up the local motorcycle shops if your just looking for an M rated helmet. You can try them on and find one you like. Otherwise if your looking to buy online they have guides. You just have to measure your head.

The Snell 2010 rated helmsts should be out early next year.

I picked up a black Pyrotect for about $250 from a shop in town here. It's SA2005 rated. Pyrotect is a pretty good budget helmet from what I've read.

The only issue I've had with mine is the foam gasket that goes around the visor fell off part way so I ripped it off. Not a big deal.

I wear glasses and it works fine for that as well if that's an issue.

A few years ago I picked up an M2005 helmet (I can't remember the brand) from Mid-America Motorplex in Sioux Falls for under $120. It's worked well for me.

If your in no big hurry you can wait for the racers swap meet at the fairgrounds this winter and get a helmet in the right size but because a certain size in a motorcycle helmet will fit dosen't mean on another one that it will it takes trying them on to get one that will fit comfortably

If you ever plan on doing a track event look at getting an SA rated helmet.

Do not buy Impact or Simpson. Their reputation was recently ruined. I like bell or arai but I'm sure there are lots of other good brands.

speedwaymotors in lincoln has a good hjc helmet and it is rated for road tracks also for like $150-200