Track helmet - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

jaykay · 07-12-2011, 07:17 AM

I need a new track helmet. Any suggestions on which one I should get? It's got to be SA2010 if course. Not too sure about a flat black colour...like it but it may be too hot.

jhandy · 07-12-2011, 07:31 AM

The snel Diamond back is my fav.
http://simpsonraceproducts.com/products/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=10414&sort=

Topless · 07-12-2011, 09:18 AM

A helmet is a very personal choice because every head is different and drivers are looking for different things. Also several Helmet Mfg have still not ramped up production on SA 2010 versions yet. The new Bell Sport model is at a good price point but I have no idea how it fits.

For DE and Time Trial use with sessions limited to about 25 minutes I look for:
1. Good fit, snug but no pressure points.
2. Light weight
3. Good visibility
4. Hans compatible
5. Cost

If I were doing enduro racing I would consider the ventilation models.

jaykay · 07-12-2011, 10:00 AM

I was considering not worrying about Hans as the helmet may likely expire before I am racing. This would open up the field to motorcycle helmets....Do you feel that Hans will be mandatory for all track exposure soon

Topless · 07-12-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jaykay

I was considering not worrying about Hans as the helmet may likely expire before I am racing. This would open up the field to motorcycle helmets....Do you feel that Hans will be mandatory for all track exposure soon

No. Just a personal safety consideration. If you use a 5/6 point harness, you probably also need a HANS to protect your neck (see Dale Earnhart Sr.). With a harness your torso is effectively locked in place and your neck becomes the weakest link by far in a crash. If you still run stock 3pt belts, your torso is allowed some movement which actually protects your neck somewhat. Active airbags also contribute to neck/head protection.

Stroked & Blown · 07-12-2011, 12:06 PM

What kind of events do you plan to run?
If you are just doing a couple of AX events per year, a full face M2005 will tech and is available at a reasonable price.

If you're doing any DE/track events, I would go for an SA2005 or SA2010 w/ HANS. It's less than an M030 suspension kit - BEFORE installation.

A guy in one of my clubs is a COM instructor and was riding shotgun during two accidents last weekend. Sore ribs, but the HANS saved his neck....twice.

...and no, I'm not letting him ride shotgun in my car ever again.