Helmet recommendations?

Adamal · Post by **Adamal** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 2:52 pm

Looking for advice on helmets. What brands are good, which are bad etc, where to buy from.

Specifically a full helmet with visor.

Cheers guys

thegreatestben · Post by **thegreatestben** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 2:54 pm

Go try them on is my advice.
And you get what you pay for.

Malcolm · Post by **Malcolm** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:21 pm

I have an HJC that I'm pretty happy with, nice and comfortable, reasonably affordable, simple looks, and conforms to standards that I need it to. What do you want the helmet for? Racing cars or a bike?

Emperor · Post by **Emperor** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:21 pm

What you want it for and how much you wanting to pay?

My work is the importer for Arai.
Best helmets in the world, so if can let me know the above I can price somethin up..

Adamal · Post by **Adamal** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:35 pm

Malcolm wrote:Racing cars or a bike?

Similar to your avatar, but not quite as advanced

Thanks Emp, what sort of info do you need?

Malcolm · Post by **Malcolm** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:41 pm

Something to note is that a lot of motorbike helmets don't have fireproof liners, so there is a danger if you're stuck in a burning car that you might get nylon melted to your face if you don't have a balaclava

Make sure you check out the standards requirements for your series, getting a helmet with the right standard can be a real bastard if local standards aren't acceptable (there were stuff all DOT/Snell rated helmets in my price range when I got mine, and European Standards and Australasian standards aren't allowed in the FSAE rules).

Adamal · Post by **Adamal** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:23 pm

Awesome info Malcolm. Cheers for that

Leon · Post by **Leon** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:45 pm

Malcolm wrote:l DOT/Snell rated helmets in my price range when I got mine, and European Standards and Australasian standards aren't allowed in the FSAE rules).

While DOT isn't accepted by MotorSport NZ...

Malcolm · Post by **Malcolm** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:59 pm

Leon wrote:
Malcolm wrote:l DOT/Snell rated helmets in my price range when I got mine, and European Standards and Australasian standards aren't allowed in the FSAE rules).

While DOT isn't accepted by MotorSport NZ...

haha awesome, guess if I get into racing once I graduate I'll have to get another helmet, fantastic!

Emperor · Post by **Emperor** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:36 pm

Adamal wrote:
Malcolm wrote:Racing cars or a bike?

Similar to your avatar, but not quite as advanced

Thanks Emp, what sort of info do you need?

Just what your budget is.. I can get you a dedicated karting helmet by Arai. Fireproof, etc..

postfach · Post by **postfach** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:52 pm

Emperor - How much can you do the GP5W for? I really want one but $1700 is extreme...

Emperor · Post by **Emperor** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:57 pm

postfach wrote:Emperor - How much can you do the GP5W for? I really want one but $1700 is extreme...

got mine for 800.. can find out mate, theres a new model now, so the GP5W should be cheap

postfach · Post by **postfach** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:04 pm

Cheers. Do you think its worth the extra $ for the forced air version, or is that pretty much just wank value?

Adamal · Post by **Adamal** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:22 pm

From the regulations:

The following are the minimum Racing Helmet Standards approved for Karting Competition in
New Zealand.

Europe: ECE 22-04 or ECE 22-05
Note: ECE 22-04 will only be permitted to be used up to December 2006.
The only labelling on some helmets maybe E3 in a circle. The E is the
homologation mark for ECE 22; the number following (1-16) represents
the country granting the homologation. Either above or below the circle
will be a series of numbers. The first two figures should be 04 or 05
immediately followed by production numbers. The date of manufacture
can sometimes be found on the buckle or on the back of the helmet.

Does that help Emp?
Not really sure at all what my budget is, I have no idea what helmets go for!

wishihadaTE27 · Post by **wishihadaTE27** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:40 pm

+1 for Arai.

Outstanding helmets .. had mine when i had my old bike... and honestly its your head/brain people... spend the money get something that is going to do the job.

Mate of mine bought a $149 helmet for his bike ... i nearly slapped him silly with it.

Emperor · Post by **Emperor** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 5:56 am

postfach wrote:Cheers. Do you think its worth the extra $ for the forced air version, or is that pretty much just wank value?

Depends if you want to spend $3000....
To me it's alll wank value. A little carbon fibre tube on the side of your helmet lol.

Adamal - Yeah our helmets meet all standards, ill get a price for you today.

Emperor · Post by **Emperor** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 5:30 pm

SK-5 Arai

$700ish, can sort you out tinted visors, etc too.

Sizes are pretty shit at moment, think only S and M available, so have to wait for next shipment or order it in.

GP5W Arai - Stopped stocking the older item, only the new one which comes with HANS anchors, for $1300
Sizes available in all i think

Truenotch · Post by **Truenotch** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:13 pm

I just bought an RCI which is Snell approved, $500.

JT · Post by JT » Fri Feb 27, 2009 9:14 pm

Obviously you'l be restricted by standards and price, just as important is to get one that fits your head well. No point spending all that money on a fancy design if its going to move around or feel uncomfortable so shop around for one that best fits you.

Emperor · Post by **Emperor** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:25 pm

Arai can be fitted with different interiors. So you can have a large shell size for a larger head, but then add padding to make it more snug, or sit lower, etc.