Helmet Selection

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Helmet Selection

Postby 03M3 » Tue Nov 20, 2007 4:53 pm

I'm looking to buy a helmet for autocrossing, but want to get something that will suit me for track days/HPDEs in the future. That means a SNELL helmet - but what about full face vs open face? Do groups/tracks require full face? Thanks!
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Postby Loren » Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:44 pm

You might want to review this recent thread:
http://www.kickflop.net/autocrossbb/viewtopic.php?t=178" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Generally, open-face is preferred for street-car use. If you think you might end up in an open-wheeled car, you might want a closed-face.
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Postby 03M3 » Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:47 am

Thanks Loren - I promise I looked around before I posted :oops:

I checked everywhere but "General" - based on the Forum description...
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Postby WAFlowers » Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:15 am

Well, helmets are not an upcoming or past event. And they aren't automotive setup. And they certainly aren't off topic. So that left only ... :D
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Postby Loren » Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:49 am

03M3 wrote:Thanks Loren - I promise I looked around before I posted :oops:

I checked everywhere but "General" - based on the Forum description...
No problem, just wanted to point it out so we wouldn't rehash the same info.
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