Helmet recommendations?

[78F350]

I got a Conquer SA-2015 for myself online and found a shop in Tulsa where my wife got a Zamp RZ-35 ($239 ~same price as Amazon). They both fit well - a little tight, but they will get more comfortable after break-in. Glad that we fitted my wife in the shop because it was not the size we had thought from measuring and looking at various charts. (I found that manufacturer size charts vary.)

78F350, do you fly in a helicopter for work?

I fly an EMS helicopter at work. Shortly after posting this thread I actually had a call for an elderly woman who had fallen from standing height. Nasty open head wound and traumatic brain injury. It doesn't take a lot of force to get an injury that will change your life.

[itsnotanova]

Do you guys think having a full faced helmet is as important for someone who autocrosses? I'm on the fence about where I plan on doing most of my racing at but I'm thinking I'll spend most of it at those events vs track events. Sitting in a hot car on a 100 degree day is no picnic. I'm leaning toward the open face for that reason.

[JayG]

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

Do you guys think having a full faced helmet is as important for someone who autocrosses? I'm on the fence about where I plan on doing most of my racing at but I'm thinking I'll spend most of it at those events vs track events. Sitting in a hot car on a 100 degree day is no picnic. I'm leaning toward the open face for that reason.

Woody, I have been using a black full face helmet for the last 2 years and haven't found it to be that hot. For AX, I run Top down and for track, top up.

I have done several events with 100 deg days

IMHO, I would rather be slightly warmer with a full face helmet that have an open face helmet and something happens and my face gets messed up.

Frankly with the visor open, its not much different as far as air flow

[thstone]

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

Do you guys think having a full faced helmet is as important for someone who autocrosses?

Yes, you want as much protection as you can get.

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by 78F350

I fly an EMS helicopter at work. Shortly after posting this thread I actually had a call for an elderly woman who had fallen from standing height. Nasty open head wound and traumatic brain injury. It doesn't take a lot of force to get an injury that will change your life.

Sadly, you are correct. The frustrating part is serious injuries often happens when/where you'd never expected it :/ Often happens to the wrong ppl also

Let's not forget

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[grc0456]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

Sadly, you are correct. The frustrating part is serious injuries often happens when/where you'd never expected it :/ Often happens to the wrong ppl also

Let's not forget

Michael Schumacher Health Status News And Rumors: Racer's Family Continue To Hope Amidst Signs of Bleak Future : News : Headlines & Global News

Poor Schumi