need a snell 2005 helmet..where to buy?
05-27-2009, 02:35 PM
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I bought mine from Raceway Park, in NJ. They offer free shipping. 
http://www.racewayparkstore.com/racersgear.html
http://www.racewayparkstore.com/racersgear.html
05-27-2009, 03:46 PM
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I bought mine from Raceway Park, in NJ. They offer free shipping.
http://www.racewayparkstore.com/racersgear.html
http://www.racewayparkstore.com/racersgear.html
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05-27-2009, 03:50 PM
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If it's for auto use, SA rating is for automotive, more fire resistant, supose to be better for head to roll bar or structure impacts too than a motorcycle helmet.
05-27-2009, 03:51 PM
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Some tracks will not accept an M rating , they want to see the SA .
05-27-2009, 04:33 PM
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Can an open face helmet still meet the requirements or does it have to be a full face helmet now?
In other words is it possible to find an open face helmet that is also labeled with the latest/most up to date Snell/DOT ratings?
In other words is it possible to find an open face helmet that is also labeled with the latest/most up to date Snell/DOT ratings?
05-27-2009, 04:48 PM
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www.saferacer.com as stated above SA ratings are for automotive use DO NOT waste your time or money on a M or DOT rated helmet. The SA rating will cover you for all automotive events. 
05-27-2009, 10:59 PM
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06-03-2009, 08:14 PM
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Price is only one consideration
To answer your question about open face or closed face. As long as the helmet has a SA2000 or SA2005 rating it doesn't matter. By the way, the SA2000 rated helmets will not be allowed after 2010. All helmets have a 10 or 11 year life, actually shorter, for race track approval.
There are lots of other considerations concerning helmets, forced ventilation, integrated radio, Han's clips, Han's devices, etc.
Expect to pay $250+ for an open face helmet by Bell or Simpson, $400+ for a closed face helmet. Add a couple of hundred for forced air or integrated radio. Then there are the carbon fiber helmets that start at $3K or so.
Remember, here isn't where you want to go bargain basement.
There are lots of other considerations concerning helmets, forced ventilation, integrated radio, Han's clips, Han's devices, etc.
Expect to pay $250+ for an open face helmet by Bell or Simpson, $400+ for a closed face helmet. Add a couple of hundred for forced air or integrated radio. Then there are the carbon fiber helmets that start at $3K or so.
Remember, here isn't where you want to go bargain basement.
06-03-2009, 10:16 PM
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I would recommend that you find a local dealer that can properly fit the helmet to your head. The helmet needs to be fairly snug or it won't protect you correctly. The helmets also vary a bit by manufacturer as to how well they fit certain shaped heads.
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06-03-2009, 10:47 PM
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To answer your question about open face or closed face. As long as the helmet has a SA2000 or SA2005 rating it doesn't matter. By the way, the SA2000 rated helmets will not be allowed after 2010. All helmets have a 10 or 11 year life, actually shorter, for race track approval.
There are lots of other considerations concerning helmets, forced ventilation, integrated radio, Han's clips, Han's devices, etc.
Expect to pay $250+ for an open face helmet by Bell or Simpson, $400+ for a closed face helmet. Add a couple of hundred for forced air or integrated radio. Then there are the carbon fiber helmets that start at $3K or so.
Remember, here isn't where you want to go bargain basement.
There are lots of other considerations concerning helmets, forced ventilation, integrated radio, Han's clips, Han's devices, etc.
Expect to pay $250+ for an open face helmet by Bell or Simpson, $400+ for a closed face helmet. Add a couple of hundred for forced air or integrated radio. Then there are the carbon fiber helmets that start at $3K or so.
Remember, here isn't where you want to go bargain basement.
Thanks for all the information.. I bought closed faced AR-G form HJC helmets (Shell 2005) for 260.00
