Open face Helmet: Shoei vs. Pyrotect vs. Racequip vs. Bell vs Simpson < $250 price

Shamu

I use a snell 2005 HJC carbonfiber openface. 2.6 lbs I got it on special for under $200.

Lightweight and comfortable is always my focus for open face. I only use open face for AX. Track I go full face.

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I was gonna second this AK, to look at HJC as another brand to consider.

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Wow man, that's a long drive to attend Autox. I mean, my regular track is 55 miles away from home but luckily the Autox is very close. It's about 1 min from my home - yup 1 min! They use this old airport as our venue.

I agree with you man. I would love to try out from local shop but all local shops closed down here. There aren't any motorsports shop around anymore thanks to online stores. I feel like the amount of physical motorsports store we had 10 years ago, now almost all of them are closed because everyone buys online. Places like Revzilla or Competition accessories offer FREE shipping, no restock fee/no questions asked size exchanges etc with a very competitive prices. How do you like your Shoei's? fits good, no complaint?

I think I will buy a full face snell helmet for Karting (maybe HPDE) later this year or early next year. I am gonna keep my eyes on the closeouts on some helmet selling sites. I just love open face because summer is right around the corner. Nothing like sitting in your car with a full face helmet on in 95 degrees weather especially since I can't take heat.

Thanks Chris. yes the new Pyrotects do have better airflow. ugh now it's tempting. Pyrotect was my initial pick. I can actually buy the Pyrotect and THIS and still spend less than Shoei! lol I'll make the ultimate decision by Wednesday.

Very nice man! I looked but no luck . I think it's no longer sold. I love cf. Also, I think I want SA2010 which always brings the price up. My autox only allows Snell SA ratings, no Snell M ratings. I think when I buy a nice full face next year, cf will be a good contender.

I will. Where are these (HJC) made? Do they sell any open face?

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Just wanted to point out that the only change from SA2005 to SA2010 is that it's predrilled for HANS.


Slightly OT question. How long are you keeping your helmets? I've had mine ~4-5 year and it's showing some wear on the shell from minor bumps and things.

ChrisSlicks

The downside to SA2005 is that most clubs will stop allowing them at the end of 2015, so you'll only get 3 years of use. However if the price is right it can be worth it.

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Prices for Open Face range from $60-180.

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