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

AK370Z · 04-23-2013, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dzel

I like the Bell helmet myself. I have to pick one up also since I'm interested in autox myself. Unfortunately I have to travel more than 100 miles every which way to join the fun.

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.

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Be long time since I had an open face helmet. My last one was a Bell Magnum.

My $2. Price is one thing, but how it fits is another. What type of head you got. Round, Oval, Long Oval. Most makers have helmets to fit the different shapes. Now you have to find one that fits your head and price range. A bad fitting helmet can make your day miserable.

The helmets I have now are full faced Shoei's. Got 4 of them. Newest one is the X11.

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?

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Originally Posted by takjak2

Go full face. Your ugly mug is worth the difference.

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.

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I have two Pyrotech's, one open face for auto-x and one full-face for track.

The open helmet is the SA2005 model and it has improved slightly since then, lighter and better airflow.

The full face Pyrotech SA2010 has great airflow for a full face helmet, and is surprisingly light weight. It was pre-drilled for HANS which I added.

Both have removable, washable, replaceable padding (available in various thicknesses) which I think is a must especially for track.

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.

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Originally Posted by 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.

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.

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

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

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

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