New helmet cost

[Brian10s]

Tom,
I could not agree more and I do not want to be the one saying get your safety gear on the cheap. You are right in saying you only get one shot at safety and you better make it the best.

But I do want to know that my extra $ actually bought something other than a warm fuzzy feeling. I want to know that there is something extra, another layer of juice, as Eric said Kevlar straps or whatever. Something other than the feeling that you spent top dollar and that should be good enough. I think we all want to know 100% that our extra money spent went into extra protection. And I think we all deserve that answer.

Most expensive does not always mean the best.

Brian 10s

[Racer 30 F]

Tom; I've been racing for a good while now and to be honest, I'm on a tight budget. I'm not cheap but I'm like lots of others. I bought a new cut suit but my jacket is a good used one. I had to go with a lower priced helmet that is Snell approved. I bought it new. I wear a collar and it hasn't ever seemed to cause me any problems and it sure takes up the slack in my old neck bone. Also it keeps my head from bouncing so much. I've gone in the water my fair share of times and had the boat come down on my gourd more than once but never had a sore neck or head. Sure, if you can afford a big buck helmet by all means go for it. For me, I'll have to use what I wear now and if it ever gets a really hard lick I'll replace it. Whatever I wear it's better than the old phenolics I started with.

[Rick Fralick #69]

Snell Helments in Racing Orange

For those of you want a reasonably price, good quality AFX brand SNELL M-2000 helmet in Racing Orange, with removable and washable liner and cheek pads (you can even change the size when you want), check www.fralickboats.com price is $132.50 USD plus $12 shippping. Sizing information is on the site. Never had one returned. Sizes xs to xl.

Comes with a helmet bag, and UV clear visor, smoke, silver, gold also available at very reasonable costs. Lots of racers are using them and like them. Send your check or use PayPal (add 3%) to account rick@fralickboats.com

Rick Fralick, Fralick Boats www.fralickboats.com

[brian]

Here is the kicker!!!!

Helmets are one crash use safety devices!!! Read the tags! After every crash you should replace. Almost all helmets are based on a unibody design like your car is and one small crack or even scratch can decrease effectiveness. Manufactures and I say you should never toss your helmet (I have never seen this happen at a race), you should not let it get too hot or excessive sunlight. Keep them dry and in a soft case.

Go figure the thing that saves our melon is a fragile item itself. Just like a pretty lady, take care of her she will take care of you.

Ps. I have an M2R helmet that rates better than $650 helmets and I paid $88 for it and $146 shipped to my door with 4 new visors!!! It pays to shop around.

PPS. I am a bad boy I hit the water my first year in a 1 boat crash… (lol) and did not replace my helmet but it is on this seasons to buy list.

PPPS. Do not replace your lady after each crash, this is not recommended. (See connection above)

[David_L6]

http://www.bellracers.com/

[121TUB]

The E-Mail

Aaron,
There are many different types of material that are used in helmets
currently. Alot of the recreational helmets are made overseas and are
injection molded instead of hand layed up. Simpson racing helmets are made
in USA and each one is individually hand made. The helmets we make meet 3
different standards we offer Snell SA00, M00, and DOT. Please let me know
if you have any more questions.




there are differences but you will need to check the specification chart for that information. Most cases it depends on what the safety rating has to be.

thank you


yes there is a difference in the shell. The $400.000 and up helmets are made up of Kevlar and carbin fiber, that super strong and light weight some of the price is just the name brand of the helmet. The lower cost helmets are just fiber glass. Chin straps they are pretty close to being the same. Also the price has to do with being built over sea's vs. being built here.



Shoei helmets are made of differant composites than other helmets thus being
more expensive to produce. The composites we use offer a stronger shell that
are lighter than some of the less expensive helmet brands and this is why we
need to charge more. As far as the differance between one of our less expensive
helmets and one of our more expensive helmets the differance lies mostly in the
benefits you get with each helmet such as ventilation, removable lining, wider
field of vision, ect.

Best regards,
Shoei
PB



Thats what Bell, SRP, Simpson, And Shoei hav to say in regards to the helmet diffrences

Aaron Brown

[Tomtall]

Helmet make-up

Aaron - Thanks for getting that info!

[HRTV]

Got my new Arai helmet today

First off let me say I thought the box was empty and maybe the dealer I bought it from was playing a joke on me, yes !! it is so light I thought the box was empty ! I have always worn a Bell but thought I might try something different this year. The construction seems pretty sturdy and over all it seems to be a very nice helmet. The helmet is so light that you cant even tell you have it on !! Wells lets hope I never get to really test it out but so far I really like the way it feels.

Bought online for $291.00 shop around

[Tomtall]

Nice !

Hey Dan - Whats the model #

[HRTV]

ARAI Signet is the model, I honestly thought the box was empty ! so light its scary !

[DeanFHobart]

Web site...

Dan,

What web site did you purchase your Arai Signet?

Is 'Yellow' legal?

Thanks, Dean Hobart

[HRTV]

Hey Dean I got the helmet off EBay not an online store but I think Arai still makes the Signet line. On the yellow thing I dont want to open a can of worms on myself but I have seen guys wearing yellow helmets from coast to coast for years now so........... ? Honest answer I dont know. But I also wear black Kevlars so again not to open a can of worms but ....... ?

[DeanFHobart]

Thanks...

Thanks Dan.... I'll go to the Arai web site. And, also check with some local motorcycle shops.

Best Regards. Dean Hobart

[DeanFHobart]

Thanks Brandt...

Thanks Brandt,

See you at the races.

Best Regards, Dean Hobart

[HRTV]

Hey Dean or anyone else that is looking for a Arai Signet helmet, this is the very same helmet I just bought a few months ago and I can tell you first hand it is the best helmet I have ever had ! My first chance to wear the helmet was in Ocoee a few weeks ago and it was pure heaven! I didnt even know I had it on

Retail cost is almost $500 so I would jump on this auction real quick if you want an Arai helmet only 8 hours left this is how I got mine.

*Dont let the XL size fool you mine is an XL and fits like a charm ! and my mellon is not that big





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