I need a helmet

So I just did my 1st autoX event & realized that my helmet was 1 year too old to pass tech. That being said, I used a loaner & immediately decided I need to buy my own. That being said, I'm looking for some advice on where I can go try some on to find a good fit.

I live in Denton & work in west Fort Worth so pretty much anywhere in the metroplex is doable but I'd prefer recommendations in the Fort Worth area so I could check them out on my lunch break. Also, I would like to get into HPDE or some local track days in the coming year so do I need to buy an SA or can I get away w/an M & still run HPDE or track days?

Smiley's over in Garland. worth the trip. lots of choices and sizes to try on and wander around the store for a bit to make sure you are comfortable for more than just a moment or two.

Hallett requirement says Snell 2005 or later. Eagles Canyon requirement says M or SA Snell 2000, 2005 or later. Apex says M2000 or SA2000 or newer. An M rating is fine for autocross.

I have no idea of where you could go in Denton or Fort Worth to try helmets on.

There is also a Smiley's in Sherman. But, it's a much smaller store. It's on west Hwy 82.

There's a Smiley's in Kennedale but I personally haven't been to it... 700 West Kennedale Parkway, Kennedale, Tx 76060. Bonus is it's right down the street from mazda heaven if there's anything you need there :-)

You can get open-faced M2010 (or M2005) HJC helmets for cheap on eBay.

I've got a brand new in box HJC CL-31 M2005 open face in gloss black for $70. Includes carry bag. Size M

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Originally Posted by OZMDD

I've got a brand new in box HJC CL-31 M2005 open face in gloss black for $70. Includes carry bag. Size M

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What size? I've got a kind of big head.

PST located on the track grounds at MSR-C has a nice showroom and a few demo helmets.

I bought mine from the G-Force close-out site (http://gforce.shptron.com/c/helmets_closeout-helmets), but it looks like their size selection is getting really limited now. I used the G-Force sizing charts and ended up with a comfy helmet.

Most bike shops

It is a Medium, but hjc helmets run big. I find it much roomier than my pyrotec Med.

West side Ft. Worth
Motorcycle shops between hwy 80 and hwy 30 on Alta Mere Dr /183.
Motorcycle shops at 820 S service road between hwy 80 and hwy 30.

Open face is cooler. Maybe better vision. There are concerns about full face and airbags.

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Originally Posted by OZMDD

It is a Medium, but hjc helmets run big. I find it much roomier than my pyrotec Med.

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Bring it with you to the ER event on Sunday. I'll try it on then if I can make it out.

Ok

Hey OZ, I sent you a PM.

Order a zamp off amazon. They are cheap and not shit. Do not buy a open face helmet.

http://www.zamp-racing.com/auto.html

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Originally Posted by jeff_man

Order a zamp off amazon. They are cheap and not shit. Do not buy a open face helmet.

http://www.zamp-racing.com/auto.html

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Problem is I need to try one on to see what size I need. My head seems to be a little odd shaped in some helmets.

Zamps run extremely small to size. I normally wear a M and can sometimes wear a small and I ordered a M zamp, couldn't even get it over my head. Changed to a L and it was still tight. Returned that and get something else. HJC AR10 is a good middle level helmet for around $300 and runs pretty true to size.

Also if you want a CF helmet for a cheap price check out Black Armor helmets. A racer in Austin owns the company.

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Originally Posted by Nudnik

Problem is I need to try one on to see what size I need. My head seems to be a little odd shaped in some helmets.

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buy a small and med off amazon and send one back. That's what I mostly do. I have a RZ-34 Small and have a normal sized head.

Smiley's has zamps in the show room also.

Do your head a favor, and head over to Smiley's to try them on. When I bought mine from them, I found significant differences between different models & brands of helmets marked with the same size.

I'm surprised to hear that there are tracks that allow M helmets, and SA2000 helmets, if you can swing it, pony up the extra money for an SA2010.

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Originally Posted by chriscar

Do your head a favor, and head over to Smiley's to try them on. When I bought mine from them, I found significant differences between different models & brands of helmets marked with the same size.

I'm surprised to hear that there are tracks that allow M helmets, and SA2000 helmets, if you can swing it, pony up the extra money for an SA2010.

C

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Funny you should mention that, I just got back from the Smiley's in south Fort Worth & all they had was Bell & G-Force in stock plus their selection of sizes was limited. I guess I'm going to have to try a bigger Smiley's this weekend to see what size might fit me best.

I went to the one in Mesquite, and they had a large selection. After trying on a bunch of them in the lower price echelon, the G-Force Pro Vintage fit me the best, and looks pretty cool.

http://www.smileysracing.com/shoppin...x?i=118389&c=0

C