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[sigintel]

So looking at a new helmet and considering A Bell BR.1 with side and top air modular capability.
Anyone have experience with Bell BR.1?

Previous helemet was AGV R3 (Pre K3)

Also, cant help but notice the Zamp RZ-42 Air, and Zamp RZ-44C Air helmets.
Heard Zamp was lower end vs Bell but Bell owns Zamp?
Anyone here have a Zamp? If so what model/year and what is your experience?

Thanks all!

 

[VoodooBoss]

I've been a big fan of Bell helmets over the years and have owned many. I was a bigger fan when they were made in the US. : It's a matter of what fits into your budget and getting the right fit. I believe all Snell 2015 helmets will have a similar minimum level of safety in an impact. I picked up a Bell GP.3 last year and am happy with it. This is the first helmet I've owned with such a small opening and I'm not sure I'd do that again.

 

[j3st3r]

Love my Bell, but @VoodooBOSS is right, you need to try some on to see what works best for you....and your head

 

[VoodooBoss]

The K1 Pro in Circuit Red was the helmet I was going go buy until I let my son talk me into the carbon fiber helmet. The K1 Pro has the larger opening I was after. I do some karting as well and think the larger opening gives you better side vision.

 

[Swiss Boss]

There is the new Roux helmets.
https://www.rouxhelmets.com/r-1fk-composite

I like them because they come with everything included. Microphone, drinking tube, head cooling, emergency release and HANS anchor.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Roux seems like really good value. Need to see and feel one in person.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

I have a Bell Vador and it's very nice for the price. Very comfortable too.

 

[mattlqx]

Stilo! The most comfortable helmet I've ever put on. Some day a carbon helmet would be nice but for now, I'm just lowly composite.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

The majority of the composite helmets out there are actually lighter than the carbon ones, FWIW.

 

[fuhrius]

big fan of the Stilo ST5 that I'm currently running (same at Matt). Came from an HJC Si12 which was also very nice. Also just dropped in on a set of Stilo WRC DES helmets for me and my daughter to auto-x in...they have a terrific visibility / safety balance and have excellent built-in comms (which is coming in handy as we co-drive and I coach her). Added bonus: the rally style.

 

[RaiderJatt02]

I'll throw in a 3rd for the ST5. Same one I have and I love it.

 

[Jeffery Dempsey]

I liked the Stilo but have been an Arai guy ever since going to crotch rockets, so I picked up a new Arai GP6S in Frost Black over the 4th of July weekend.

 

[Wingrider]

If it hasn't been mentioned previously, yes they indeed have different shapes internally as well. In the MC world the SHOEI and ARAI helmets are known as "one is round one is egg shaped" inside. I get what helmet is what shape confused, but we were having the shape discussion at the Shelby meeting the other night and often people who complain of pressure/pain right in the center of their forehead from their helmet are more likely to want the "egg" shape internally instead of round. Also, I thought it was an SA thing, but the eye opening on my Arai SA helmet is smaller than my Arai motorcycle helmet. Both are of similar age. Not a fan of the smaller opening and assumed it was about race safety. I agree with VooDooBoss that I like the larger opening.

 

[Wingrider]

I'll add that you may not get that "forehead pain" just throwing the helmet on and standing there for 15-30 seconds looking around. You should go ahead and cinch it down snug and commit to 5 minutes or better. Be a hero and buy a helmet balaclava (if you don't already have one) and roam the location and look at other stuff if you have to kill time. Your head will thank you and you won't have a distraction while driving.

[edit- yes I know that doesn't work buying online so maybe see what the return policy is. Imagine buying a pair of shoes and realizing they cause a blister every time you wear them. The price of the helmet doesn't matter, you're still investing in quality protection.]

 

[Jeffery Dempsey]

All good points and when it comes down to it I agree on the larger opening; however, I am most comfortable in the Arai. I will give up a marginal increase in the opening near the top/eyebrow area as long as the peripheral view is still good.

 

[ChopSui]

Stilo! The most comfortable helmet I've ever put on. Some day a carbon helmet would be nice but for now, I'm just lowly composite.

Did you have that GT350 sticker custom made or are they available online somewhere?

 

[VoodooBoss]

@PeteInCT from Track Day Solutions makes the stickers. Send him a PM or email from his site. They aren't listed but he made them and can also make TMO stickers in any size you want. He made the visor stickers on Matt's and my helmets as well.

http://www.trackdaysolutions.com/graphics_BMO.html

 

[TMSBOSS]

At add to Rick's comments. Pete can make just about any stick you need. I ordered large company logos from Pete. They were applied to Helicopters and held up great.

 

[mattlqx]

Pete also did my GT4-like number vinyls on the sides of my car.