What trackday helmet?

[Firestick]

Probably been done to death so apologies in advance.

Looking for a decent helmet that will not break the bank but will alos get me on track rather than be refused as I have a trackday or two lined up.

Any suggestions out there?

[Mark (smokey mow)]

It's been discussed quite a bit in the past so try doing a quick search, but the fit of the helmet is just as important as price and what's comfortable for one person may not suit your head.  

I'd never bought a helmet before I got the Westfield so I made a special trip up to Demon Tweeks and tried on over 20 helmets while there.  You'd be supprised how different they all felt.  

For trackdays I think a bike lid is ok but hopefully someone more knowledgeable will be along in a little while to tell you what standards to look for.

If you plan to do any sprinting or the speed series then you'll be needing a car specific helmet.

[Tom Frankland (T3OMF)]

I brought on of these last year, did break the bank

But as you will find, you are best to go to the shop and try the helmets on

[Mid life crisis]

Firestick as has been said before, buy the best you can afford, unless you feel your head is only worth the protection of a budget bike helmet. Its there to ensure your safety !!!!! Motor sport car spec would be good. just don't have the blue book to hand.

[Richgm]

Firestick as has been said before, buy the best you can afford, unless you feel your head is only worth the protection of a budget bike helmet. Its there to ensure your safety !!!!! Motor sport car spec would be good. just don't have the blue book to hand.

Seconded!

[alex205]

Hi look at a V2 helmet it is SNELL 2005 approved which is the current MSA standard the BS standard is being phased soon if not this year ie the OMP Veloce

I tried on loads of helmets at the Autopsort show and i found them to be comfortable and at £140 very good value.

I dont disagree with the statement about a £10 head = £10 helmet but horses for courses if you are going to be racing every weekend then you need to spend £400+ on an Arai.... but for the occassional track day then a SNELL approved helmet I would suggest should be fine

After all the £140 and £400+ helmets all meet the same standard, now if SNELL start publishing % scores then you can make a more subjective assessment.

I am going to be buying a TKM kart in the next few months and will be buying a V2, if and when i go racing I shall then buy an Arai.

Alex

[mavhh]

>> in the next few months and will be buying a V2 <<

Good luck... I've been trying to buy one for months now. They are constantly out of stock - suspiciously so. I'm on the brink of giving up and looking for something else.

Unless, of course, you know an alternative supplier? hint hint

Dave

[JeffC]

Ive got a V2 Pro (£140) snell approved for racing and I think its fine, Ive had a simpsons (stiglid) that was 3 times the price and that was absolute s***e    

ps the man I got my v2 off had loads in stock but he did put the price up after I got mine as he seemed to be the only guy with stock of then  

[alex205]

look on dartford karting website their website has a number of sizes still in stock ( they were the only company to buy some apart from the main co that bought them in)

when i tried them on at the autosport show they were selling fast but the 2 people who were bringing them in said they had a new shipment due in April/May this may have been delayed?

Try dartford karting though

[Firestick]

I had spotted these helmets as a decent buy, but absolutely no one has them in stock, apparently this has been the case for months now!!

If anyone hears of any available let me know.

[Cleggy the Spyder Man]

I have a cheapy Nitro one off ebay - for my one track day a year it will do just fine

I bought mine really just to stop the buffeting TBH so safety was not the issue

I may upgrade to something better next year if I get the track day bug