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30 Nov 2009, 17:43 (Ref:2591827)
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Arrive and Drive Helmets??
Hi all,
I have an arrive and drive race at buckmore park coming up and am looking to buy a fairly cheap helmet (limited budget). I plan to only do a couple of races a year. Does anyone know if there are any regs i need to follow for arrive and drive, one off races? I have heard that a basic full face motorcycle helmet is fine for one off events (however, obvioulsy safety is priority)...can anyone confirm the details for me? Thanks Brands Hatch |
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30 Nov 2009, 18:05 (Ref:2591839)
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Best get a BSI Grade A helmet (Blue sticker) or a ACU Gold. They are the norm
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30 Nov 2009, 18:10 (Ref:2591840)
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Ok thanks
This is the helmet i was looking at getting: http://www.ghostbikes.com/products/H...le-Helmet.html Also...what about SHARP ratings? Last edited by brands hatch; 30 Nov 2009 at 18:22. |
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1 Dec 2009, 11:08 (Ref:2592205)
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be carefull, is it an msa event your doing? if so helmets need to meet certain standards im not sure about for karting but for cars BS1 type A with blue sticker wont be allowed in 2010
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1 Dec 2009, 16:49 (Ref:2592380)
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Nope it is not an MSA event (http://www.buckmore.co.uk/content.ph...f=5324&days=28) Just a kinda amateur race run by buckmore (have decided against the helemt mentioned above, and short listed a couple of ACU gold standard ones) Thanks |
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2 Dec 2009, 18:34 (Ref:2592993)
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Just so you all know I have purchased one now, an ACU gold standard one
Thanks all Brands Hatch |
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11 Dec 2009, 22:03 (Ref:2598175)
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How could you possibly justify scrimping on your safety gear? Always buy the best helmet/etc. you can afford, but never pay retail, shop around. i always remember the old Bell helmet ad: "If you have a $15.00 head......"
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14 Dec 2009, 18:49 (Ref:2599611)
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my opening post states "limited budget" so of course i am looking for the best possible helmet (in terms of safety), that agrees with the statement 'limited budget', there are reasons for having a limited budget you know. I am after a helmet that meets the safety standards, it would be whole lot worse if I had just bought any old piece of  . So that is how i justify "Scrimping" on my safety gear  honestly 
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14 Dec 2009, 21:26 (Ref:2599713)
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Believe me having been laid off since last March and not having found any steady work since, I understand 'limited budget'. We have had to 'adjust' a lot, and don't read into what I said as meaning go out and buy the most expensive helmet you can, I think a lot of the 'brain buckets' out there are overpriced. Just go out and make an informed purchase, from a reputable mfg. I understand that our criteria on this side of the pond are a little different, but I always try to buy a helmet with the latest, up-to-date certifications. Yes, I read your opening post (didn't mean to offend you) just got alarmed by the word cheap, although that is probably NOT what you meant.
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