On the hunt for a new helmet and after some recommendations, I don't mind if it's open or closed face, I know closed face has its perks but I'm open to suggestions. What do you use and how do you find it? Pictures would be a good help. It's just for track days so doesn't need to be the rolls royce of helmets but needs to do it's job. Cheers Mike. Not sure if this is the correct section for this or not.
I've got an omp and an RRS both open face, the OMP is ok and I thought was quite comfortable until I bought the RRS , it's light and very comfortable both can be had from jjc race and rally
I've got a Bell one, can't remember the model, they're a mid range helmet was around £350 then extra for the peak instead of the visor. Arai sell light strong helmets but you pay for it.
Stilo ST4 Wide for me. Really flexible with carbon peak + slim visor. Or take the peak off and you have a normal visor. They do a GRP version, I went all baller on the 8860 ZERO version, it's beautiful
http://www.v2sport.com One of those, I have the open face and can't fault it, Lots of friends that race/compete in sprints also use them and for the money you can't beat them
Nice one Jamie I mind someone telling me about these but couldn't remember the make, are they nice and light?
Torn between a few tbh so much choice, the RRS closed face with rally peak is nice but seems a bit pricey at £280 just for track days. Anyone got any experience with the race safety accessories one?
I just find that my vision is obscured with full face And just feels to restrictive for inside a car, much prefer open for in a car, I use a full face for when I go out on an R1 bike though for obvious reasons
Same dilemma for me....after much searching I found helmets made by Stealth for good price and have found my open face to be comfortable and well made for the money. Distributors and web site here - http://www.stealth-helmets.com/dealers/ Good luck!
My advice is go to somewhere like DemonTweaks or GPR in silverstone and TRY THEM ON. Different heads fit different helmets. Also you will find an hour in one is much much more different than just 10 minutes. I use a Bell RS3 Pro with a hans mount and I have bought a GT5 Peak that allows me not to have a visor. The end result is: Buy the best you can afford. I have lost friends recently due to motorsport accidents and I would say your life comes first over saving a few quid. Any questions just ask.
That would be the obvious decision if there was somewhere near me to try them on but the isn't, that's why I asked for some opinions because I'll need to order it without trying.
