New helmet

[Dave_E71]

I'm playing with cars this summer and the Shoei I have is not Snell SA rated.
The Bell Sport http://www.ogracing.com/catalog/1-Dr...-SA2010-HELMET is SA rated and it is also available in orange for, dare I say, real racing....
It lists for $279.

[Dave_E71]

Bump for pertinence.

With the helmet "talk" lately I thought this might be of use....

http://bellracing.com/helmets/sport-series/sport

It come in orange, it's inexpensive, it's snell SA2010 rated.
What's not to like?

Link to snell foundation website
http://www.smf.org/helmetfaq#aSAMKdiff

[blueskyracer]

Dave that is good info for anyone needing an updated helmet..And they dont even need to be painted!

[gofast]

Lifeline stocks Bell helmets and is an APBA and NBRA supporter.

[2.5H]

Helmet longevity

Helmets have a life expectancy that other forms of racing recognize and enforce. I'm quite surprised we get away with using the old helmets we are still allowed to run even under the new rules.

Brad Snow

[ZUL8TR]

Helmuts

Are open face helmets with proper Snell rating allowed in SO? They have a nice one on the G Force site noted. If not why not they used to be used alot?
Back when I was racing in the 70's I was told they were safer than the closed face because your mouth was easier to get at with helmut on for breathing help and they were less prone to parachuting on your head with water force during an accident.

[G Stillwill]

I think on the other post it said the open face were legal as long as it had the snell rating.

[RKO]

That brings up my orginial question from the tread that exploded. What's the difference between an openfaced helmet a 3/4 helmet. I can't find a definition anywhere. I'd hate to see someone buy a snell 2010 openfaced and it not be legal.

[krazy karl]

Open Face

That brings up my orginial question from the tread that exploded. What's the difference between an openfaced helmet a 3/4 helmet. I can't find a definition anywhere. I'd hate to see someone buy a snell 2010 openfaced and it not be legal.

I wear an open faced Pyrotech helmet that is Snell approved. It is a legal helmet, I think there are only two of us that wear these in Region 11. I think open face helmets give a much wider view of things going on around you unless you are in the front all the time. However I usually manage to keep most of my fellow racers in front of me.
kk

[ZUL8TR]

1/2 and 3/4 helmets not legal

Here is portion of GS rules effective 4/1/12

Look at 3., A., 2)
Interesting that the picture in the rule book shows a full and 3/4 helmut with new paint requirement area.
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3. Helmets and Life Jackets: A driver (and passenger, if any) when operating registered equipment at any time while at a sanctioned regatta, must wear
complete safety equipment, including helmet and life jacket, except where exempt, with the following exception: Helmets may be removed only (1) when the
boat is stopped or operated off-plane at idle speed, and (2) when there are no other race boats operating on plane on the race course or in the vicinity so as to
create a danger, or (3) when the driver’s boat is tethered to a tow boat. The helmet only may be removed by drivers of stalled boats during point-to-point
marathons.
Considering the fact that there is no safest life jacket and helmet that will eliminate all risks, the participants are solely and ultimately responsible for
selecting a suitable helmet and life jacket. Only those considered in good condition may be used.
A. Helmets must meet the specifications set forth by any of the following: American National Standards Institute, Inc., Snell, or military specification
helmet designed for military aircraft — Mil-Spec helmets (CGF LA100, LH050, LH150, LH250; Gentex HGU-84/P) and Peltor helmets (Rally Pro
Helmet EN ECU 04 or 05) are acceptable.
1) The upper fifty percent (50&#37 of the helmet must be a single color of the following: yellow or
fluorescent (high visibility) yellow or lime green or orange or international orange or
fluorescent red.
2) Half-shell and 3/4 type helmets are not allowed.

[david harrell]

i used to race an open face for the better view. then i went over and smashed my face on the deck. busted my lip and cracked a tooth. haven't raced an open face since.

[krazy karl]

3/4 Helmet

I don't know what a 3/4 helmet is for sure but I am guessing it is what most motorcycle cops wear. A bit more than a 1/2 helmet as it covers some of the back of the head. I had one in my early MC days made by Buco, probably still the same today. Probably did more to damage my hearing more than anything else I exposed myself to all these years. Open face helmets are legal, they are even listed on the entry forms. Wouldn't be there if they weren't.
kk

[ZUL8TR]

3/4 helmet

I don't know what a 3/4 helmet is for sure but I am guessing it is what most motorcycle cops wear. A bit more than a 1/2 helmet as it covers some of the back of the head. I had one in my early MC days made by Buco, probably still the same today. Probably did more to damage my hearing more than anything else I exposed myself to all these years. Open face helmets are legal, they are even listed on the entry forms. Wouldn't be there if they weren't.
kk

Would be helpfull if APBA put a picture in the general rules of a 3/4 helmet and clarify that the open face is OK. It sure isn't clear from the rules posted.

[krazy karl]

Open Face

Would be helpfull if APBA put a picture in the general rules of a 3/4 helmet and clarify that the open face is OK. It sure isn't clear from the rules posted.

I agree, that's why I posted what I did. It sure is misleading.
kk

[sam]

From what I can see online ... "3/4" means open face ... and 3/4 helmets are now not suitable APBA helmets.

We need to know NOW, from on high IS THIS WHAT IS INTENDED?