Where to get a helmet?
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Where to get a helmet? I cant remember where you guys told me to get a helmet from. I kinda want to get a full faced one. Also, what kinda rating does it have to have, like can I use one for a motorcycle?
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This is where I bought mine from... I'll be buying a new one from here shortly:
http://www.genuineaccessories.com/Closeout/closeout.htm
Just have to get one that meets Snell M2000 requirements.
http://www.genuineaccessories.com/Closeout/closeout.htm
Just have to get one that meets Snell M2000 requirements.
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i picked one up last wensday at the RMC in renton for 40 bucks, its a THH dot and snell approved, fits just fine and feels great, i know its not the best out there but it sure work for the 15 seconds i need it for 
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Originally Posted by CHarris
What size do you need? I might know someone that has TWO SA rated full face helmets... but only needs one. That guy might sell one for an affordable price, too.
I got all of mine from here:
http://www.bellhelmets.com/
Click on the "Closeouts" link. They have several for around $100 that are Snell M2000 rated.
http://www.bellhelmets.com/
Click on the "Closeouts" link. They have several for around $100 that are Snell M2000 rated.
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My spare helmet is a Bell M2 with the SA2000 cert. The plastic is still on the face shield. Its been tried on a few times but never actually worn or seen sweat. They sell for $300+ new. I'll let this one go for $220.
Or I could sell my Shoei SA95 rated helmet. It has been sweated in but is still very nice for $120. I'm kinda partial to the Shoei because it has a lower "top" and gives best headroom in my vette. The shoei cost me about $350.
Both are large size and fit very snug on my 7 5/8 fitted ball cap wearing head.
I'll only sell one or the other.
Or I could sell my Shoei SA95 rated helmet. It has been sweated in but is still very nice for $120. I'm kinda partial to the Shoei because it has a lower "top" and gives best headroom in my vette. The shoei cost me about $350.
Both are large size and fit very snug on my 7 5/8 fitted ball cap wearing head.
I'll only sell one or the other.
Last edited by CHarris; May 9, 2006 at 01:24 AM.
Originally Posted by Rottluver
What is "SA Rated" & what size?
for cheap prices on M rated helmets, try www.rockymountainmc.com or www.denniskirk.com and maybe ebay.
I know you can get a snell rated helmet for as low as $50 new, but it's likely open face. full face ones can be had for under $100. but you can spend lots more if you want big $$ brands like shoei or arai.
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For how much you wear a helmet in drag racing it doesn't make sense to buy the Shoei or an Arai. Even on a motorcycle after hours of $72 HJC is still comfortable. Venting isn't near as much of an issue and neither is lifting at speed (at least I hope it isn't). Fit is important more then the extra features the more expensive helmets give. IMHO, buy a cheap helmet in the right size.
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omg i hate this, i found a helmet that i wanted, but when i called to order it, the guy told me that because it was built after the snell 2005 rating, its not gonna have a snell 2000 sticker
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Originally Posted by jewbacca
omg i hate this, i found a helmet that i wanted, but when i called to order it, the guy told me that because it was built after the snell 2005 rating, its not gonna have a snell 2000 sticker
