Are bell helmets good/okay/POS?
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Are bell helmets good/okay/POS?
I want to get a helemt to fit my huge head...
Dont really have lots of money
I saw a couple of bell helmets for under 175....
What is the quality like on bell helmets?
Oh, i dont go to the track or autocross much.
I go autcross maybe once a month.
basicaly i need a functional helmet
thats low price
should i be looking at something better
cause it is my precious head
Dont really have lots of money
I saw a couple of bell helmets for under 175....
What is the quality like on bell helmets?
Oh, i dont go to the track or autocross much.
I go autcross maybe once a month.
basicaly i need a functional helmet
thats low priceshould i be looking at something better
cause it is my precious head
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Re: Are bell helmets good/okay/POS? (MintyDip)
legacy$140
E22/04 - BS 6658 (Type A) - DOT/SNELL M2000 JIST8133 AS1698.
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E22/04 - BS 6658 (Type A) - DOT/SNELL M2000 - AS 1698.
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E22/04 - BS 6658 (Type A) - DOT/SNELL M2000 JIST8133 AS1698.
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E22/04 - BS 6658 (Type A) - DOT/SNELL M2000 - AS 1698.
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Re: Are bell helmets good/okay/POS? (94Accord)
Bell has a wide variety of helmets in different price ranges. They're okay - some are lighter than others, etc. Make sure you try on the helmet before you buy, to make sure it's reasonably comfortable for you. (You can't tell just by measuring your head.)
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Re: Are bell helmets good/okay/POS? (94Accord)
Those are fine for autox and HPDE
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Re: Are bell helmets good/okay/POS? (SPiFF)
i wholeheartedly agree with spiff. if you're gonna get a helmet, get a SA one. if you don't i bet you a dollar down the road you'll bump into something that requires SA and won't use M Class
-jeff, who is going to an event in 2 weeks that requires SA helmets.
oh yeah, i bought a Bell
-jeff, who is going to an event in 2 weeks that requires SA helmets.
oh yeah, i bought a Bell
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Re: Are bell helmets good/okay/POS? (Honda318dx)
Are you a poet?
If you have a big head and not over 6' tall I'll recommend the Bieffe Integral GT.
It's very comfortable breathing and speaking if you don't mind the semi-Star War shaped mouth facia.
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If you have a big head and not over 6' tall I'll recommend the Bieffe Integral GT.
It's very comfortable breathing and speaking if you don't mind the semi-Star War shaped mouth facia.
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Re: Are bell helmets good/okay/POS? (SPiFF)
Well Bell hemlets look like a POS. Naw, but the finish is far from extrodinary. The visor mechanism that supposed to hold it up uses a cheapy little plastic shim that looks bound to break. Meets the Snell requirements tho.
Get a SA certified helmet. If you ever, sometime in the future, drive in a car with a rollcage and crash your head will thank you, because it won't be bashed in. SA helmets are made to hit repeatedly. M or motorcycle style helmets are made to hit one thing very hard, one time, asphalt or other cars.
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Re: Are bell helmets good/okay/POS? (tjtruong)
Try on helmets here: http://www.subesports.com
Tell them that someone sent you and had told you that you would get a discount, but you don't remember his name. Ask for 10% off or so.
Tell them that someone sent you and had told you that you would get a discount, but you don't remember his name.
Ask for 10% off or so.
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Re: Are bell helmets good/okay/POS? (natadekoko)
Snell 2000 and SFI 31.2 certified <~~~ is this ok for a helmet.. i saw the bell M2 helmet..and think its ok.
I only AutoX now, but will track my car in the very near future. As much as possible. What do you guys think?
Thomas
I only AutoX now, but will track my car in the very near future. As much as possible. What do you guys think?
Thomas
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Re: Are bell helmets good/okay/POS? (tjtruong)
M2 is a good helmet if you want full face with lexan shield - that helmet has a bigger eyeport than others, which is good if you wear glasses or sunglasses while driving.
I personally have the SR-PRO and like it just fine.
Don't bother with the M helmets if you're going to do any HPDE, go right for the SA helmets...
Bell is well-regarded for their helmets, and if anybody tells you the finish is no good (on a brand new helmet), they must have seen a rare example - never heard of anything like that.
Simpson makes a good helmet as well.
I personally have the SR-PRO and like it just fine.
Don't bother with the M helmets if you're going to do any HPDE, go right for the SA helmets...
Bell is well-regarded for their helmets, and if anybody tells you the finish is no good (on a brand new helmet), they must have seen a rare example - never heard of anything like that.
Simpson makes a good helmet as well.
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Re: Are bell helmets good/okay/POS? (nc-rsx-s)
sounds good
thanks for all the help and tip/info
I will for sure go with a SA helmet, so far the SR Pro is looking good...
where can i purchase/try the helmet?
thanks for all the help and tip/info
I will for sure go with a SA helmet, so far the SR Pro is looking good...
where can i purchase/try the helmet?
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Re: Are bell helmets good/okay/POS? (MintyDip)
actually i might go with the m2 cause i wear glasses.....
last helmet i had annoyed me because it was tight( i have a huge head) and i wear glasses......
It was a bieffe that i borrowed from my uncle..
last helmet i had annoyed me because it was tight( i have a huge head) and i wear glasses......
It was a bieffe that i borrowed from my uncle..
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Re: Are bell helmets good/okay/POS? (natadekoko)
Try on helmets here: http://www.subesports.com
Tell them that someone sent you and had told you that you would get a discount, but you don't remember his name. Ask for 10% off or so.
Tell them that someone sent you and had told you that you would get a discount, but you don't remember his name.
Ask for 10% off or so.
As everyone said above, get only a full face helmet with a SA2000 rating. Bell makes the best helmets in the world. My son and myself where Bell Helmets. Make sure you try them on and get the right size. A little too tight, you will get headaches. A little too lose, it will come off in a rollover when you need it the most. You only have one head that is irreplacable, how much do you value it?
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Re: Are bell helmets good/okay/POS? (RMR)
Try on helmets here: http://www.subesports.com
Tell them that someone sent you and had told you that you would get a discount, but you don't remember his name. Ask for 10% off or so.
I believe that would be me. Maybe there might be others, but I have said this a few times here since I believe in never compromising with safety equipment and the guys at Sube believe in the same thing. They are very helpful and will answer all your questions concerning safety. Do tell them I sent you and they will give you a good deal and service.
As everyone said above, get only a full face helmet with a SA2000 rating. Bell makes the best helmets in the world. My son and myself where Bell Helmets. Make sure you try them on and get the right size. A little too tight, you will get headaches. A little too lose, it will come off in a rollover when you need it the most. You only have one head that is irreplacable, how much do you value it?
Tell them that someone sent you and had told you that you would get a discount, but you don't remember his name.
Ask for 10% off or so.I believe that would be me. Maybe there might be others, but I have said this a few times here since I believe in never compromising with safety equipment and the guys at Sube believe in the same thing. They are very helpful and will answer all your questions concerning safety. Do tell them I sent you and they will give you a good deal and service.
As everyone said above, get only a full face helmet with a SA2000 rating. Bell makes the best helmets in the world. My son and myself where Bell Helmets. Make sure you try them on and get the right size. A little too tight, you will get headaches. A little too lose, it will come off in a rollover when you need it the most. You only have one head that is irreplacable, how much do you value it?
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Re: Are bell helmets good/okay/POS? (MintyDip)
Hi, I thought this came-up the other day... about M and SA helmets.
I thought the end of was the difference between the helmets was the SA's (Car ) were made with Flame proof material(Inside). The M's (Motorbike) don't need the Fire proofing option. As they aren't as likely to get stuck inside with a fire.
Bell Helmets are fine. Like all of the above, go with an SA.
I like the Vortex turbo air.( in a perfect world)..... But will probably end up with a M2. I can't justify spending that much for a helmet I get to use 4-6 times a year.
I thought the end of was the difference between the helmets was the SA's (Car ) were made with Flame proof material(Inside). The M's (Motorbike) don't need the Fire proofing option. As they aren't as likely to get stuck inside with a fire.
Bell Helmets are fine. Like all of the above, go with an SA.
I like the Vortex turbo air.( in a perfect world)..... But will probably end up with a M2. I can't justify spending that much for a helmet I get to use 4-6 times a year.
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Re: Are bell helmets good/okay/POS? (MintyDip)
Wow, thanks! I will never look at my head differently again. Whats your name? What name do i say that sent me? I guess i will give them a visit to find some 1on1 info.
My son also is currently leading the CART-Skip Barber Western Region Formula Dodge Championship and is considered to be "the man to beat" for this years CART-Skip Barber Formula Dodge National Championship, a by invitation only series for the top guys in North & South America.
http://www.skipbarber.com
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Re: Are bell helmets good/okay/POS? (RMR)
Basically, after 150-200 dollar range, all you pay for is the exterior designs and the interior comfort. A 700 helmet is going to work the same as a 200 one in a crash.
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