Where to try helmet in Houston?

[AlfonsoR]

I am looking to start getting into DEs and autocross. Who in Houston has a good selection?

PS: I intend to buy there too, i just wanted to emphasize selection and being able to try several since it's my first.

Thanks

[FastCarFan]

Can't help find a shop in Houston, but make sure you don't get a motorcycle helmet. Get one designed for cars. The info below is from the Snell Website (Snell Foundation - home).

"What are the differences between the SA, M and K standards?

The SA standard was designed for competitive auto racing while the M standard was for motorcycling and other motorsports. The K standard was released to accommodate helmets used in karting. There are three major differences between them:

1.The SA standard requires flammability test while the M and K standards do not.
2.The SA and K standards allow for a narrower visual field than the M standard (Some SA and K certified helmets may not be street legal).
3.The SA and K standards include a rollbar multi-impact test while the M standard does not."

[AlfonsoR]

Thanks. That's some good info.

[cdagnolo]

This is the main place that I would direct you:

Buy Aftermarket High Performance Car Parts & Accessories Online

Otherwise, you might call Motorsports Ranch (MSRH) in Angleton. They may sell helmets from their place, not sure.

Texas World Speedway in College Station probably carries a bunch and there's a racing vendor that usually comes to the track for the weekend when the PCA is having a DE which, happens to be this weekend. If you call TWS I think they would fill you in, in detail. Good folks.

Good luck!
cd

[Pazuzu]

Originally Posted by cdagnolo

This is the main place that I would direct you:

Buy Aftermarket High Performance Car Parts & Accessories Online

Good luck!
cd

Increasingly, Pro-Am has disappointed me with the crappy selection they have. It's becoming an online, bolt-on store not a racing supply house. also, the people in there are never helpful, always seem annoyed with me entering, and don't have any suggestions or tech help when I go in. I feel like I am bothering them with their deep intellectual conversations instead of being a customer.

[AlfonsoR]

i'm gonna try Smiley's in the woodlands. I called them and they said they have over 20 to try on and if they don't have a particular size, it can be ordered.