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East Coast Timing Association => ECTA General Chat => Topic started by: creekrat on November 28, 2012, 10:38:03 PM
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Looking for a helmet for my fat head that would meet the ECTA standard. I want to go racing!
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Go to the store and buy one.
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You should get an SA 2010 rated full face whether required or not. Rules changes. I had to buy 3 helmets in 5 years due to changes.
SA 2010 aren't available on the shelf in most areas, so you kind of have to guess and use mail order.
Check their return policy first, then buy, and test for fit and fogging. Fogging is a real problem with SA's without breathers, and for those with 7 3/4+ heads, breather helmets won't fit that I tried.
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Give me a call at the shop 302.378.3013
Joe
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Bell helmets seem to run a little big, FYI
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Anyone ever use a Zamp helmet? I need to get one for this spring, and they have nice matte-black SA2010s for $169 at various places online...
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Is your brain worth more then 169.00 mine is. Skimp on motor parts not helmets!!!
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Is your brain worth more then 169.00 mine is.
Are you sure?
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Tough to beat Bell Helmets.
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Tough to beat Bell Helmets.
True that, just saying the sizing runs a little on the big side. My wife loves hers a lot better than the other brands she had.
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Tough to beat Bell Helmets.
I do like the Bell M.4...and that would make my brain worth $379.95... :-)
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The best advice is to call Joe. We had a GREAT seminar on helmets at the last meet and I'm getting a new one. My Bell is OK but is an "M" and I'm a car guy and that's just one of the issues. Proper fit is VERY difficult mail order. Try to find a real shop with a skilled fitter. Take out the cheek pads and make sure it fits the crown of your head, then tailor the cheek pads as needed. People have significantly different shaped heads (mine is pretty round) and therefore need a different shaped helmet.
Bell is a great helmet but they tend to make a big shell and fit it inside to your noggin using the padding. Not a huge deal but it means you have more on your head than you need to. Some makers actually have different size shells for different ranges of heads. I'm a Small (not a lot of brains to put in there) and therefore my Bell has a LOT of shell for what I need.
The reason I typed all this is to make the point that it isn't as simple as you might think. My wife is buying my new one for my Christmas present and we're driving half-way across the state to get properly fitted.
Forgot to add - yes, it must be full face. It's for fire protection. In the event of a fire a proper SA helmet will give you more time to get out of the car and the face shield is a part of that.
Dan
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Thank you, everyone! Joe, I'll be calling you. I've got the itch, and since I can't race my Mustang without a four point, which I don't want to do, I'm thinking my Chevy van could be fun, have not seen one there yet! Who knows, maybe a record!!
See you in April!!
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I love your tagline!
You should get an SA 2010 rated full face whether required or not. Rules changes. I had to buy 3 helmets in 5 years due to changes.
SA 2010 aren't available on the shelf in most areas, so you kind of have to guess and use mail order.
Check their return policy first, then buy, and test for fit and fogging. Fogging is a real problem with SA's without breathers, and for those with 7 3/4+ heads, breather helmets won't fit that I tried.
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What was that van that ran at Maxton about 4 yrs. ago. The chopped and primered one with nothing but motor in the backseat. What did it run?
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I have both Bell and Simpson Helmets.. Both are top shelf units... I prefer my Simpson Voyager Evolution with Top Air system. Keeps my melon both safe and cool... But the helmet is just one part of a well designed safety system... Remember a good seat and or proper lateral movement limiting device and a good HNR for forward movement protection.
Charles
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Ken, were you thinking of the VW-bodied van? It was pretty cool but I don't remember the speed.
Creekrat - I suggest you get a rule book (look on the website <ecta-lsr.com> for contact info) and see where the van might fit in the class structure. I don't remember just where they fit and you might end up running in T/O (time only) which is still fun but there are no records there of course. Especially if you're interested in the April meet you need to get motel reservations NOW. Pre-entry opens in January and you'll want to get yours in ASAP as the April meet fills quickly.
Is your Mustang a convert? If so, you're right that it'll need at least a 4 point (mine has a 6 point Max Motorsports and techs to 150). If it's a hardtop you can run but cannot exceed 135MPH. Takes some self-control.
Dan
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Yea Dan - that's the one. I saw it in Staging so I guess it teched, but I don't remember it going through shutdown.
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like it was yeaterday. It is a cool ride.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c75yhFd7390
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That is one cool Bus! Does anyone know what class he ran and what speed he got?
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Is my SA 2005 still good for this year?
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I believe the 2005's are good until 2017...
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Snell ratings are good for ten years. 2005-2015
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Please read the rule book...we spend so much time writing it!
A 2005 helmet is good until January 1, 2017 and a 2010 will expire on January 1, 2022.
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that gives you plenty of time to get a current Snell helmet.
even the year after the test date they can be difficult to find.
lta has the same expiration date - 1/1/17 .
franey