where to buy a good helmet

[vrocious]

chasing a simpson helmet, anybody know of anywhere in perth that sells them?

[RMX]

I couldnt find them in WA when I was looking, Apparently Revolution Racegear dont do simpson.. I've since found out Chris Mills can get Simpson gear through Rocket but I havent heard of anyone getting one through them.

http://www.simpsonraceproducts.com.au/ have a good rep aswell, a few people I know have used them.

[yeahlow34]

Chris Mills Performance. Getting one from there also.

[Tocchi]

likewise getting a Simpson helmet. ive heard Go Gear may sell them
and they are generally a tad cheaper than other places

[ADZR8]

Need a new helmet too, since the new standards came in at the plex.. what does one of these simpson helmets usually go for?

[Alt_F4]

Revolution Racegear probably worth a look, not sure how their pricing compares, but was recommended by a mate.

EDIT: whoops missed someone already tried there

[[RX2]]

cmp have a couple types on the shelf

[lee3671987]

how much they cost around?

[RMX]

about $650 for a Bandit (Cheapest closed face they do)..

[HOT LAP]

what kind of events do you want to use it for mate?

[lee3671987]

whoopass wednesday at plex......gee thats quite expensive!

[[RX2]]

http://www.vpw.com.au/productgroup.asp?CatID=11&SubCatID=263&priorCatID=263&PrdGrpID=4591

$268 for a g force helmet from vpw, get one sent over , thats what i did

but wednesday night you can/could get away with a moto x helmet

[lee3671987]

they real strict with the code on the back and shit.....last time i bring mate's helmet and they wont let me in cos the code is overdue.

[ADZR8]

new rules came in at the plex you now need AS/NZ standard which means if it's more then a year old it prob won't be aloud..

[thrtytwo]

repco can get simpson, also through rocket performance.

ill get a price on a bandit and post for comparison

[WRC]

What about a british standard helmet? It meets CAMS regs.

[FranZ]

CAMS and AASA rules haven't changed. The ANDRA change is that is has to be S2002 (Snell) at a minimum or ASNZ 1698 (ie all helmets made after June 2006). AS 1698 no longer meets ANDRA standards. Helmets can also be no older than 12 years old.

Its also worth noting that ANDRA specifies a full face helmet - an open face helmet is not acceptable.

British standards etc are still ok as they exceed the ASNZ 1698.

[wadragracing]

A Simpson would be overkill for Wednesday nights.
Just note the standards on the Motorplex or ANDRA websites and take them with you to a motorbike shop.

[FranZ]

I wouldn't go as far to say as a Simpson would be overkill - how much is what you put the helmet around worth? ;)

[LJ434]

Don't go to revolution race gear, chris mills, searle motorsports, A1 hi performance can all get simpson, +1 for gogear great guys good service, i know they have omp helmets.

[wadragracing]

I wouldn't go as far to say as a Simpson would be overkill - how much is what you put the helmet around worth? ;)
Very true...you could say no helmet is overkill!
Hmm let me rephrase...in the Soarer my head is worth a motorbike helmet. If I was in a nitro funny car then it would be worth a Simpson. :lol:

[DISTRBD]

I like this :boink:

http://www.vpw.com.au/productgroup.asp?CatID=11&SubCatID=266&priorCatID=266&PrdGrpID=4602

[HOT LAP]

keep in mind most motorbike helmets inner linings arn't fire resistant
I would also be looking for one that is compatable with a HANS Devise.
and the lighter the better when it comes to helmets

[duste]

Helmets can also be no older than 12 years old.

That's a pitty - I was planning on using my dads old racing helmet from when he used to race his GTR-XU1 dirt track race car. :/

[XsQuiZiT]

I checked out Go-Gear the other week.. They've got AS/NZ 1698 helmets from $180

[lee3671987]

i got mine otha day for 99$ a non face cover jus a simple one, does the job :D

[Tocchi]

keep in mind most motorbike helmets inner linings arn't fire resistant
I would also be looking for one that is compatable with a HANS Devise.
and the lighter the better when it comes to helmets

exactly! if you got the extra cash to spend, go this way!

[Miggy]

Just so everyone is clear on this.




Notes on Helmets...
If your helmet is over 12 years old then it is probably not acceptable for use on the Drag Strip. Look for the following markings to check if your helmet is ok to use for racing. Sometimes the label is under the padding inside the helmet.

Full Face Helmets bearing any of these standards are acceptable;
SNELL SA 2000, SA 2005, SFI 31.2 (US)
SNELL M 2000, M2005, SFI 41.2 (US)
BS 6658-85 Type A (British)
SNELL 2000/2005 - SFI 31.1 (US)
BS 6658-1985 Type A/FR (British)
AS/NZS 1698/2006 (AS/NZS 1698) < Note this new standard


EDIT: Just went and picked this up from 5 star Yamaha $109.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/skylineracer1/100_0749.jpg

[confuzion]

pretty nice helmet.. so thats acceptable for motorplex and track days etc?

[Miggy]

Well its AS/NZS 1698 so going by the motorplex web site it should be.

[confuzion]

awsome cheers, might go grab one!

[Shauno]

Bit hard to see out the front with al the writing ? :P

I think i might take a trip down get one too!

[Miggy]

Yeah there awesome, matt black n shit.