Socks Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Hey folks. Just booked track time for japfest 2 and now turning to look for a helmet...Got me mum to measure my head and came back with 65cm..Looked on Demon Tweaks... All the XXL Helmets all stop at 64cm. Rang them and they said I can try any of them no problem...Did a bit more digging, and found endless amounts of motorbike helmets that go up to freaking 70cm...So my questions are:1, What are the difference between Motorscycle and Motorsport Helmets...?In the Japfest 2 Guidlines it says: "An ACU/MSA approved crash helmet is compulsory"Does this rule out motorcycle helmets??2, Do you think a XXL 64cm helmet will fit me? It sucks being this big somtimes.. 6ft6 is a joke Any help or info on this would be cool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 never buy a helmet online, it needs to fit you perfectlyive allways used this company for my helmets, there service is second to none and you will walk away with a helmet that actually fits you, not sure how far they are from you but there worth a look imo, tell them your needs and they will find you a helmet to suit http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/hgshops/index/list/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 There is one in Lincoln, not far from me! May pay them a visit then!Cheers James! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lew777 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Xxxxxl should do ya Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pick1 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 A bike helmet would be fine mate I've worn mine for track in cars before and my old man n his mates are big bikers n obviously they were there just go to any bike shop mate and start trying emOn, some will fit better than others mate depending make etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Zoe* Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 a bike helmet would be fine for track, its only if your in a team you must have full car spec helmets OMP do them but there just black with a like yellow OMP sticker at the back i believe no quite a few people who just buy black helmets and put a little sticker on them lol. The ones for cars are made differently oddly they are stronger then bike ones and i think use flame proof material.All makes of helmets have different fitments your better of going to a bike shop and trying them on.....there is a good on in GY call rob speeds as well depending on the foam you might find a slightly smaller one better as if its soft foam after a few wears it will start to move above helmets should always be snug at first Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeSR Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Xxxxxl should do ya :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 Been to a shop in Lincoln today, XL didnt fit for shit haha. He was ordered a XXL one in for me to try which should be ok...Hopefully will fit or im screwed haha! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 was always told never to get a bike one and get a car specific one....sure someone on here get one? rubix iirc? ask the drifters which they use Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 tbh, Im not going to be tracking every chance I get, prolly only going to be a few times a year, at shows maybe??So open to any advice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1107658/>http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=490322/>http://bbs.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-general-1/933067-which-trackday-helmets.html (very usefull post 23)http://www.v2sport.com/'>/>http://www.v2sport.com/sizing-guide.html'>/>http://www.v2sport.com/sizing-guide.html/>http://www.v2sport.com/theres probably a helmet thread on each and every popular forum Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 or you can speak to i thi.k its leeroyv on here sure he works with helmets. might be worth dropping.him a pm ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mat-Richmond Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 My missus has never complained about the size of my purple helmet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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