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Originally Posted by IowaS
The helmet is about the last thing to skimp on....inmho...and you can find quality helmets for less...
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Hi,
There's no point in going overboard if you're just getting started in DE and Auto-X. A good $300 Bell Helmet will do you fine. A Bell Mag or 2SR will do you fine. I currently use the Bell M2, something like my 6th Bell Helmet.
But, if you get really interested, you find that good equipment actually helps your driving and your ETs. I used a borrowed Stand 21 helmet for a vintage race last fall (forgot some of the padding for my M2) and could not believe the difference that the lack of weight made. That's why I'm getting one. But, I do a couple DEs every year, about a dozen Auto-Xs and maybe 9-12 Vintage and Club races, so for me, it's a much more worthwhile investment. Also, be sure to get a Helmet Sock or Balaclava to keep the helmet fresh.
Check out the Bell Store for a variety of styles and prices:
http://www.bellhelmets.com/index.cfm
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99