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Re: Streets of Willow Springs CW video

Subject: Re: Streets of Willow Springs CW video
by BillH on 2008/3/20 14:35:01

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CentralCoaster wrote:
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"If you have a $50 head, wear a $50 helmit"

I hear that all day long, but there's a lot of features that go into an expensive helmet that have nothing to do with safety. They all pass the same test for SA certification. Are the expensive ones tested to a higher standard?

If you're just getting a feel for the sport, rent one or get the cheapest helmet that fits and is approved by your group. You can get used ones off craigslist/ebay or a cheap open face for under $150 new.

Buying fancy new equipment then discovering you're really not hooked on the sport, kinda sucks.

Point taken. But, the fairly expensive ones do have some advantages. The carbon/kevlar ones are lighter, saves your neck muscles. And the liners in the higher priced helmits are safer. SFI approval isn't everything, a set of SFI seat belts are only good for 2 years while a set with FIA approval are good for 5.
I put the $50 thing in cause I've seen guys on the other forums sauing they got a new helmit for $70.

Suggesting getting a used helmit is a great idea, I was going to mention it. For the $150, you should be able to get a closed SA2000. Also, race groups will soon be going to SA 2005 so, there will be more SA 2000's available.
You can get a new G-Force open face, SA2005 for $150 but, I don't recommend open face helmits in any car.
You can also get a hybrid G-Force, enclosed chin, for $200 or a G-Force or the new Bell Sport series full face SA 2005's for $249.

Yep, buying the equipment if you're not hooked or only plan on running once a year isn't worth the money, but if you're going to do it often get good safety equipment.

I'm willing to bet you are already "hooked".

LPO