1959grantura Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Apologies for lack of research myself but on holiday and just noticed this morning will be passing a decent helmet shop on way home , are there any blue book worms that can advise what the minimum standards I need for competing in the sprint series? Be gutted to buy a hemet now for it to be outlawed next year!! So quick summary just purchased a westy yet to collect , many years ago used to hillclimb so no doubt will have a go next year ... Need a hemet to collect car and passing decent shop on way home later !! What standard do I need? Thanks for help Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Everall Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Crash Helmet and Gloves Competitors must wear a crash helmet to the appropriate Test Specification, (prices start from approximately £200) Your crash helmet must bear one of the following standards: (Blue Book K10.3.1) • FIA 8860-2004,FIA 8860-2010 BS 6658 Type A/FR ( not valid after 31/12/2015) • Snell SA2005 (not valid after 31/12/2018) , Snell SA2010, Snell SAH 2010. • SFI Foundation 31.1 A, 31.2A.(not valid after 31/12/2018 It is believed that from 2016 the use of Head Restraints ( Hans Devices) will be mandated for all non road going cars. This means that helmets must have Hans Posts fitted. The following are not acceptable: • B.S. 6658 Type B (motorcycle Spec). • Kart helmets, (they are not fire resistant). EURO EEC Specified Helmets (typically marked E22) despite assurances you may get from motorcycle stockists are NOT acceptable for Motorsport Always aim to buy the latest of the Snell standards as they are periodically superseded, for the same reason beware of the dealers offering a really good deal on helmets and suits as it's often because an announcement has been made that the specification is about to be superseded. Stick to clear visors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Morcom Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 If I was going to buy a helmet now I would definitely go for one that had Hans posts fitted. I am sure the "Head restraint" rule will be extended to other classes in 2017 or thereabouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Williams (Panda) - Joint Manchester AO Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 is he not better waiting for the sa2015 standard to come out in october and this would give a longer shelf life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Everall Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Thats a very important point John ( Panda) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959grantura Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 That's very annoying (thanks everyone for promp information ) I am guessing 2005 isn't going to become written off for a few years yet... Heading there now Will just go for a cheaper option or see if I can use to haggle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrie Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 See above • Snell SA2005 (not valid after 31/12/2018) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959grantura Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 Well decided to borrow a lid until after October with the costs involved and then invest Thanks for help everyone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Good to know as I am in the market too. Will hold off for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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