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#1
06-26-2017, 09:55 AM
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Need to buy new helmet,recommendations.
I race just couple times a yr,12s. I need new Snell rated helmet. I have G force now. My usage, is that the best all around buy? Who at Summit can help,if that is best deal? Thanks.
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#2
06-26-2017, 10:46 AM
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G-Force is about the cheapest but I don't care for the fit. I think the Bell Sport SA2015 is a better deal overall but being an SA2015 some sizes still aren't available. The 2015's have been slow to the market.
Some sanctions/tacks won't accept anything less than a SA2010
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#3
06-26-2017, 10:50 AM
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i looked at bell last year (very good fit for me and have had them in the past and like them very much) and they are so far behind on production, you can barely find anything available. in the interim, i also picked up a g-force.
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#4
06-26-2017, 11:24 AM
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I really like my new HJC Helmet. https://m.summitracing.com/parts/HJC-838-752
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#5
06-26-2017, 01:43 PM
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I'm with Probird (Rick ) on this too. Had to buy a helmet this year. bought a HJC CL-17 Like the vision it has over the g-force also has 3 vents in the helmet to help keep my dome cooler.
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#6
06-26-2017, 02:27 PM
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Have HJC also, but a more pricey version. Like the venting and size of eye opening. Lightest I could find not stepping up to carbon fiber.
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#7
06-26-2017, 02:48 PM
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Bought a Racequip two weeks ago , only got to wear it for one pass so far.
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#8
06-26-2017, 03:08 PM
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I had to upgrade this year. Tried G Force and returned it because of size. Went back to tried and true Bell.
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#9
06-26-2017, 03:52 PM
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Impact, made in the USA.
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#10
06-28-2017, 11:23 AM
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Thanks guys. I'm shopping ,Summit will get some money.
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#11
06-28-2017, 12:10 PM
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I recommend Impact also. |
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#12
06-29-2017, 03:34 PM
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I ended up with an impact since a buddy had a large that I tried on and I liked the fit. Liked the Made in USA also.
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#13
06-29-2017, 03:35 PM
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Thanks.
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#14
06-29-2017, 04:14 PM
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Simpson helmets seem to be smaller than they used to be ?
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