Helmet choice / feedback

[Windymiller]

Hi All,

 

looking at open face helmets for track daying, anybody used either of these:

 

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/helmets/sparco-pro-rj-3-helmet?utm_source=adroll&utm_medium=dynamic&utm_campaign=dt_dynamic_300x250

 

http://www.helmetcity.co.uk/shoei-rj-platinum-r-white/

 

i dont want to scrimp on an item of safety kit, but a £100 difference for a 'couple of times a year' tracking, as opposed to proper competitive use, is quite a bit (in fact it's half the fee for Beford autodrome ??). 

 

Thanks

 

Jason

[Mk1]

I have an earlier version of the Sparco and can recommend them, it has an extremely useful tinted visor on the peak ... dispenses with the requirement for sunglasses on those few bright days 

 

I use a nomex balaclava with it, makes for a more comfortable fit. 

[Masher]

I get the feeling more and more trackday operators want to move to full face helmets (certainly for open top cars) so worth checking this out before splashing the cash. My comment on open top cars may not be pertinent to your car but it is not uncommon to get a passenger ride in something different which might not have a roof!

[Windymiller]

Thanks both, very useful feedback. 

 

I shall investigate the open / full face point further with the likes of javelin and MSV. 

 

Cheers

[Windymiller]

Resurrecting this thread - I bought the Sparco Pro RJ3 helmet for the RS day and found it to be very comfortable for the whole day. 

 

Glad I didn’t spend the extra £150 for the (top gear used) Arai that squashes my face like a pugs, but equally glad I didn’t spend £130 less for the race safety accessories brand ‘cheap’ helmet. 

[Mavrik]

I just use my full face Arai motorcycle helmet... 

Edited April 23, 2018 by Mavrik