Helmets

[Modena]

I've always just gone for a main-stream middle-of-the-road motorcycle helmet. Some people say "what's your heard worth?", inferring that spending big bucks on a helmet is worthwhile, which on a motorcycle I would tend to agree. However, if you are only using it in a car, any accident where a medium-cost helmet does not save you, an expensive one probably isn't going to either.

That Simpson looks like good value.

Just my $0.02 worth.

[Rog246]

Some people say "what's your heard worth?",

Bell Helmets used to have a sign in all their shops "Got a $5.00 head ? Buy a $5.00 helmet !" Ours are a bit more Expensive !

Personally I subscribe to that theory - even though its one ugly mother it's the only one I own............well........... me, the missus ............and the Bank !

[Philm]

I understand the whats your head worth but the cost of something is not usually a guide to quality and value.

That simpson looks great however they are SN2005, which will become unsuitable very soon.

A good point Modena, is a motor bike helmet suitable, or should you go foir an automotive version that I assume is fireproof.

Phil

[Mrs flatchat]

A full face is recommended for open sports cars that meet AS 1698 (Australian Std) or (Euro) E22 /03/04/05 as a min. or FIA 8860-2004(international std) - Ref. Cams manual.

Be warned :- some bike helmets don't make it

BTW there's some nice carbon fibre ones on the market these days -- really light weight

[Donunder]

Originally Posted by Mrs flatchat

A full face is recommended for open sports cars that meet AS 1698 (Australian Std) or (Euro) E22 /03/04/05 as a min. or FIA 8860-2004(international std) - Ref. Cams manual.

Be warned :- some bike helmets don't make it

BTW there's some nice carbon fibre ones on the market these days -- really light weight

I ride a bike and have had several helmets over the years. I currently have a Shoei XR 1100 which I'm convinced is the best so far. It fits my head shape and it's light enough and quiet enough for long days on the road. As a Shoei, it meets the AS/NZS 1698 requirements comfortably.

Comfort is not as important when comparing ten minute track sessions with seven hours on the road but helmet shapes vary a lot strangely. Fit should be on the firm side rather than loose and can be adjusted with the use of variable sized cheek pads.

I'm unaware of the current CAMS regs, but there's a lot of discussion in motorcycling circles at the moment regarding the retrospective issuing of laws regarding the legality of helmets, even those that meet the previously sacrosanct 1698 standards. Drop by your local newso and have a look at pp10/11 of the September issue of 2Wheels magazine to see how easy it now is for a motorcyclist to be fined for wearing a helmet previously deemed "approved", and this varies from state to state!

Anyway, I still reckon you can't go past a Shoei for comfort, quietness, vision and most importantly, quality of manufacture. The XR 1100 is available on line from Shoei.com.au for a killer price. Free delivery in Aust. Drop by your local bike shop first to check your size.

[Philm]

Mrs Flatchat, do you have any recommendations?

Towmaster, I thought about one of those but the style of racing we do i can see it being difficult to use.

Donunder, my current helmet is Shoei.

Phil

[mreid]

The problem is your skull is smiling. Not sinister or even believable. Paint a smirk on the skull of your existing helmet and move on.