Drag/Track Approved Helmets

[dsp26]

Been shopping around and I come across all these helmets that are 'Australian Approved'

Just wanted to confirm that the required standard is AS/NZS 1698


If anyone can recommend shops also that'd be great... not overly looking to spend too much on a helmet unless the mrs actually allows me to get a motorbike next year :p

Something around $100 or preferably less? or is that a reall tight arse thing to say? That price is based on motorbike riders telling that a decent helmet can be had for around $200

***EDIT***
sort of a continuation to this thread i was asking in but specific to the 'standards'
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=77174&highlight=helmet

[CRXer]

have a read of this one ron,i cant get a clear answer from anyone who it actually applies to,but maybe worth considering a AS1698:2006,maybe your research skills can find a def answer?

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95731

[dsp26]

have a read of this one ron,i cant get a clear answer from anyone who it actually applies to,but maybe worth considering a AS1698:2006,maybe your research skills can find a def answer?

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95731

Ahhh sweet. thanks Jase thats all i needed to know!!

AS/NZS1698 superceded AS1698 but was just wanting to know that I was looking at the correct standard!! :)


***EDIT***
nice, 100% confirmed by the first post on that homepage



New Helmet regulations
Not sure if everybody is awear that as of the 1/9/08 all helmets that are AS 1698 standard will be no longer useable, as the new regulations must be AS/NZ 1698:2006 & this covers all andra classes & meetings IE: street meets, testntunes, major meets & all national meetings, the 2006 is a new test standard not a manufacture date, as i have a helmet (feb 2007) 18months old & can no longer be used.
The new test is the way a helmet is drop tested when manufactured, the old way was droped upside down verticlly now its dropped at a slight 45 degree to the verticial as in most motorcycle accidents the rider falls on a 90 degree angle & not a 180 degree from the upright position , ( from what ive been told).
what i cant understand is why this should affect sedan, dragster & altered based vehicles when they have a harness, a roll cage & in sedan based vehicles a roof to protect them.
just wondering if people were awear of this

[dsp26]

hang on.. so does that mean that all of you who have a helmet stamped AS1698 can't use em anymore? or is that for ANDRA licensed cars only?

***EDIT***
bah.. found the answer.


An age limit of twelve years will be placed on all helmets, based on the date of manufacture (not the date of the relevant helmet standard)

[Feverpitched]

You could probably get a base Nolan open faced helmet for car duties for the $100 mark.

For MC work you'd want to spend a bit more and find one that fits your head properly. $300 should see you right.

[dsp26]

You could probably get a base Nolan open faced helmet for car duties for the $100 mark.

For MC work you'd want to spend a bit more and find one that fits your head properly. $300 should see you right.

i understand the fitment issue for MC duties.. but i don't need to get a fully fitted one for car use ay? i don't really like tight stuff rubbing my head

[Feverpitched]

Within reason of course. If a particular helmet hurts your head or gives you a headache after 10 minutes then it's not a good buy, whatever the intended use.

[joewalsh86]

I recently bought a new helmet for MC which complies with AS1698 - it's open faced, comfortable and cost me $80 brand new from Helmet House in Perth. Good first helmet i reckon