Helmets

**nvmee** · 19-10-2007 10:14 AM

im still undecided on whether to get a bike or not, lets just say i bought a helmet now for a motorbike and later on get a car; would i be allopwed to use the same helmet when tracking?

some advice with helmets would be great too

**honda_ek4** · 19-10-2007 10:17 AM

yes you will.

**Zilli** · 19-10-2007 10:17 AM

yes... as long as it is an approved helment for the Australian Standard you will be fine

**AKILYA666** · 19-10-2007 10:22 AM

yeah as above. If you are going to buy a full face dont buy a cheap one with little to no venting or you will cook your head in no time even with the windows down. Try and get something with a washable liner aswell because if your wearing it alot they tend to get stinky real quick.

**95civic** · 19-10-2007 10:26 AM

I would say spend as much as you can on your helmet. There are huge differences between a $99 and a $1200 helmet, the fit, the safety standards and comfort change heaps! If you get yourself a good helmet to start with you can keep it for a while if you look after it.

**dsp26** · 19-10-2007 11:32 AM

anyone wanna post pics/specs/price of what they have?

**Zdster** · 19-10-2007 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by 95civic

the safety standards and comfort change heaps!

The safety standards dont tend to change - it is just a question of if the helmet meets the standard or not, and if it does meet the standard by how much does it exceed them.

In terms of comfort, all I can say is try on a million different helmets. Just because it is more expensive does not mean it will be more comfortable!

**aaronng** · 19-10-2007 12:27 PM

For the bike, I'd buy a good helmet like an Arai. Then I'd get a good riding suit, boots and a suitable bike backpack. You can't use your regular backpack when riding bikes (if you fall off and roll, you'll break your back). Don't skimp, I don't want a thread where we have to start posting RIPs.

If you decide not to get the bike but still want a helmet for the car, I'd buy a $80 THH one instead. Oh, and NEVER peel off the australian standards sticker that is on the helmet (nor cover it with another sticker)

**95civic** · 19-10-2007 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by dsp26

anyone wanna post pics/specs/price of what they have?

I have an Arai GP-5K and its a great helmet.

If people are serious I would highly reccomend arai and the new sparco helmets.

http://www.araihelmet-europe.com/php...5K%20white.jpg