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Helmet, where to buy? 7 1/4-Tall?
Where is a good place to buy a Helmet?
I am tall of torso and with a helmet my head rests against the sunroof. Are there any helmet models that are not so tall? Hope to keep the cost in check to. Suggestions? |
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08-06-2008, 03:48 PM
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If you're buying a helmet for a DE you need the appropriate Snell rated helmet. They don't make them to accommodate your height, they make them to protect your head. You'll have to look at what changes you need to make to your seat to get lower. Having said that, Bell, G-Force, Simpson all make good helmets. I'm sure someone closer than me can tell you about a shop in your area.
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08-06-2008, 05:10 PM
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Any good mail order ops?
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08-07-2008, 08:34 AM
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How about Tognotti's on Fulton?
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08-07-2008, 08:48 AM
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If you want a spankin good deal on a Sparco helmet WITH hans clips, go to the below site. I got one for DE (it is SA2005 rated) but it is light. I prefer the narrow eyeport which this has, but the visibility to me is great.
http://www.upr.com/Sparco-SPY-05-w-HANS-Clips-p603.html
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08-07-2008, 09:00 AM
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My end up a Tognotti's which is where I purchased my last helmit.
I am going to concider the Sparco. I think I do like a large eye port though. |
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08-07-2008, 09:27 AM
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CDOC Northstar and lots of others. But those are the ones that will have good knowledge of fits etc.
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