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Affordable Helmet Recommendations?
« on: September 15, 2023, 08:48:38 AM »
Hey folks. Looking to join next season, and all my helmets are way too old (motorcycle helmets) to meet standards. Wondering if there is a go-to cheap but good helmet suitable for autocross and other potential track days (or a particular retailer to go see). I'll need to buy 2 so the more affordable the better :)
Thanks in advance!!!

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Re: Affordable Helmet Recommendations?
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2023, 08:16:31 PM »
Shawn Bishop at http://rallysport.ca/ has a huge selection from affordable brands like Zamp to high end expensive ones like Bell, Stilo, Simpson etc.

Please do not buy a cheap helmet from Amazon, CBC Marketplace did an episode on those.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/motorcycle-helmets-online-counterfeit-safety-1.6664654
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Re: Affordable Helmet Recommendations?
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2023, 08:09:59 AM »
Shawn Bishop at http://rallysport.ca/ has a huge selection from affordable brands like Zamp to high end expensive ones like Bell, Stilo, Simpson etc.

Please do not buy a cheap helmet from Amazon, CBC Marketplace did an episode on those.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/motorcycle-helmets-online-counterfeit-safety-1.6664654

Ok thanks for pointing me in that direction! Cheers

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Re: Affordable Helmet Recommendations?
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2023, 10:32:27 AM »
I'll be buying my own, but before I buy a second helmet for my teen son, curious if there are any loaner helmets at these events anymore (with perhaps medium or small sizes)? TIA

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Re: Affordable Helmet Recommendations?
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2023, 11:39:18 AM »
Definitely loaner helmets available.  At the busier Airdrie events it can be challenging to snag one with the number of first timers we see out.  There is definitely a small and an x-small, my oldest has used both at Airdrie.

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Re: Affordable Helmet Recommendations?
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2023, 02:21:07 PM »
Definitely loaner helmets available.  At the busier Airdrie events it can be challenging to snag one with the number of first timers we see out.  There is definitely a small and an x-small, my oldest has used both at Airdrie.

VERY good to know!! My boy is sooo excited he would be crushed if he couldn't ride along, so I'll make the call whether to get him his own helmet or roll the dice on being able to borrow... THANKS!

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Re: Affordable Helmet Recommendations?
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2023, 08:16:48 PM »
Double check with someone on the exec about age limits for ride alongs - I can't remember the exact age but it has changed in the last couple of years.

 

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