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Topic: Helmets
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F551
Gearhead Posts: 174
From: Manitoba, Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-10-2002 10:50 PM
   
My old M85 helmet will not cut it for this season, so I am shopping for a new one. I prefer an open face - what are you guys using? Anyone have experience with G-Force? They seem to be considerably cheaper - but the old rule of you get what you pay for....------------------
Fred
68 Mustang 500CID/Powerglide - "No Tubs"
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 744
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 01-10-2002 11:05 PM
I have a G-force helmet that I bought last spring from Jeg's. I like it very well. No problems, but then it hasn't been tested in a crash either. Knock on wood.I have seen several brands of helmets that appear to be made in the same mold ans then sold under the the G-Force name, RCI and several other brands. Buddy of mine just bought his son a kart helmet. It's identical except the label. Later, David Cole
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Dr. Who
Gearhead Posts: 164
From: Redwood City, Ca.
Registered: Sep 2001
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posted 01-10-2002 11:18 PM
Snell rated helmets are good, gooder and goodest, if they meet the rating they protect your head.
There are helmets that're super light and they're better for your neck in a crash but they cost so much more they're not worth the extra for a car that'll never go 300+ MPH.
I prefer the full face cause I've been popped by a roll bar in a crash (with a good helmet) and went out.
The full face keeps your jaw (& teeth) where they belong during a crash if you loose consciousness and your head comes in contact with a side bar.
Best way (hopefully) is to wear a good helmet and never need it  .
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Moe! Larry! Cheese! Curly Howard
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-10-2002 11:51 PM
We love our Bell Magnum's. Open face, fit well and look good. Also Bell has a wider chin strap which does not choke you like some of the others I have had over the years. Lot's of good deals around on Snell SA95's out there.  ------------------
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1210
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-11-2002 03:51 AM
I still use the open face Simpson helmet I bought new at Pomona in 92. It`s a Snell M 90,should still be good for a few more years. It`s white with a blue inner lining. I THINK it was about $125.00 at the time.------------------
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 4538
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-11-2002 05:46 AM
I really like my Simpson open face helmet. It's probably "good" for a few more years since it is SA90 rated, but since I have been using it for the last 6 years, I plan on buying a new one (another Simpson). I read that after 3-4 seasons of use, that the normal wear and tear of just wearing it, plus if you add in sweat, that the lining starts to break down and the helmet starts to lose its effectiveness to absorb impact.
Hopefully, I never plan on finding out.
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F551
Gearhead Posts: 174
From: Manitoba, Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-13-2002 08:49 PM
Thanks for your opinions!NHRA won't recognize a Snell 85 after Jan 1st. I'll look for a deal from one of the mail order dealers. Called a local motorcycle shop the other day they wanted $179 (CAN) for a non Snell helmet - not interested in getting me any other prices. Wish the canadian dollar value would go up! ------------------
Fred
68 Mustang 500CID/Powerglide - "No Tubs"
86 Mustang GT Cobra
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cracing
Journeyman Posts: 55
From: Saltillo Miss. USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 01-13-2002 09:13 PM
Check dealers that sell RCI products, they have decent prices.
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 4538
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-13-2002 09:23 PM
Racer Wholesale has some good sales once and awhile. I know they were running a Simpson sale awhile back. Not sure of the web address though.
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6522
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-13-2002 10:32 PM
Check out Helmet City,
http://www.helmetcity.com/helmets/index.htmlThey have Simpson open face helmets starting at 199.95, Bells' full face helmets starting at 129.95, and Bieffe open face helmets starting at 219.95. All with M2000 certs, of course the cheap ones are on page two and they list them from most expensive to the "affordable" ones.  SteveW
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ragtopjr
Gearhead Posts: 2447
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-14-2002 12:46 AM
HJC is a good quality helmet, they are snell approved and very inexpensive ------------------
Ed
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