SA Helmet Recommendations Please
04-15-2006, 10:06 PM
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SA Helmet Recommendations Please
I will be needing a helmet soon for the West Michigan Honda Meet in July. I'm leaning toward an open face helmet just because I didn't want to get too hot. Any particular brand I should consider? I like the Bell Mag 5 but it's a bit pricey.
Bell Mag 5 ($328.95)
Contemporary styling and enhanced ventilation complement this ultra-lightweight version of Bell's legendary open faced helmet.
Bell Mag 4 ($248.95)
The legendary open-faced helmet races on. With Bell's standard, high quality, hand-laminated fiberglass shell and other trademark features, MAG-4 continues a timeless tradition.
Then theres the Pyrotect Open Face SA2005 PYR-5403 ($148.95)
This lightweight open face helmet from Pyrotect is made of composite fiberglass and has a plush comfortable interior. It is designed by Bell Helmets and uses many of the parts found in helmets like the Bell Mag IV.
And the Simpson Cruiser SA2005 SIM-132 ($268)
Replacing Simpson's LX line of open-face helmets, the cruiser offers innovative side air ducts for improved circulation and removable cheek pads for easy cleaning. Visor is included. SA2005 rated.
They all look the same to me
. I was told that the Mag 5 was lighter than Mag 4 and that you can get a better fit on the Mag 5 because the sizing is more "custom". For example, the mag 4 comes in S, M, L, XL. The Mag 5 comes ins 7 1/8, 7 1/2, 7 3/8, etc. Is there any particular store that would generally carry SA helmets so I can actually try them on?
Bell Mag 5 ($328.95)
Contemporary styling and enhanced ventilation complement this ultra-lightweight version of Bell's legendary open faced helmet.
Bell Mag 4 ($248.95)
The legendary open-faced helmet races on. With Bell's standard, high quality, hand-laminated fiberglass shell and other trademark features, MAG-4 continues a timeless tradition.
Then theres the Pyrotect Open Face SA2005 PYR-5403 ($148.95)
This lightweight open face helmet from Pyrotect is made of composite fiberglass and has a plush comfortable interior. It is designed by Bell Helmets and uses many of the parts found in helmets like the Bell Mag IV.
And the Simpson Cruiser SA2005 SIM-132 ($268)
Replacing Simpson's LX line of open-face helmets, the cruiser offers innovative side air ducts for improved circulation and removable cheek pads for easy cleaning. Visor is included. SA2005 rated.
They all look the same to me
. I was told that the Mag 5 was lighter than Mag 4 and that you can get a better fit on the Mag 5 because the sizing is more "custom". For example, the mag 4 comes in S, M, L, XL. The Mag 5 comes ins 7 1/8, 7 1/2, 7 3/8, etc. Is there any particular store that would generally carry SA helmets so I can actually try them on?
04-16-2006, 08:25 AM
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I have a Bell Sport 3 closed faced, and like it quite a bit. Open faced are defiantely chepaer however and ventilate better. One thing I've found w/ closed-faced ones is that its more versitile, I use mine for go-karting and it keeps my contacts from drying out 
04-17-2006, 10:46 AM
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For the last several years I've used an open face helmet but I'm ordering a Pyrotect closed face for this track season. I've heard good reports about the Pyrotect helmets and they are priced very competitively, and they also have a larger than average view port/opening. Most experienced track people I've talked with convinced me of the importance of added facial protection of the full faced helmets and I don't want to be the one to finance my dentist's retirement.
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