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Originally Posted by tru_Asiatik my first time buying a helmet for the track and i just wanted to know does anyone reccomend a specific brand or style i just want

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Old 10-25-2009, 09:31 AM   #19 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by tru_Asiatik View Post
my first time buying a helmet for the track and i just wanted to know does anyone reccomend a specific brand or style
i just want a beginner helmet right now nothing too expensive
maybe between $150-$200
buying a bike soon too so its kinda killing 2 birds w/1 stone
i was looking at this
Cycle Gear - HJC: CL-15 Solid Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet, CANDY RED
but any opinions and suggestion is much appriciated

thanks in advance
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Go to a shop and get a proper fitting. Don't buy on-line without trying the size on with someone that knows how it should fit.
^^^^^^^ Great advice if you can do it^^^^^^^^ Someone else on this thread said "Arai fits the best", or somechitt..wtf? All heads are different, and fit is crucial for safety.

As someone else mentioned, more strict tracks/groups will require a fireproof helmet for auto racing!

If you can't find a helmet to try on, then go to Parts Unlimited and pick up the ZRP-1 for $79.95

And read this article (link below), it's long but very revealing about Snell, DOT, and Euro-spec helmets. I wear a Schuberth S-2 but it's expensive. The Arai's, etc, which are Snell-cert, did not do as well in testing as cheaper plastic helmets!

Motorcycle Helmet Design, Helmet Standards and Head Protection - Gear Box - Motorcyclist Online
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