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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 01:38 AM
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Im planning on going to the track for the 1st time at OSW and was just wondering what were the requirements for the helmets? I should be running any where from high 11's to 12's with the 125 shot( I hope lol). Do they have to be SA2005 rated full helmets? The cheapest I can find is for 259.00 at summit.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 08:06 AM
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I believe so,
Look at the Scorpion brand, I found a full face for less than $200 at a local motorcycle discount retailer.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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you dont have to wear a helmet until you get into the 13's




































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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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At ennis anyone faster than 14 has to have a helmet. Mine is a SNell 2005 certified hipped off e-bay and is good enough for any track.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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it has to be a snell 2005 and above.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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Go to any motorcycle shop and look for something on sale or clearance that is Snell
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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Thanks everyone for your replies, I may try to check the motor cycle shops for a snell certified helmet...is that a different type of certification than SA2005 and as long as its snell does it matter that its a motorcycle helmet?
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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No, it's all good.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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just be sure to check what rules the track goes by. either NHRA or IHRA.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by bluecajun5.3
just be sure to check what rules the track goes by. either NHRA or IHRA.
How do the helmet rules differ?
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