helmets

[bill.]

i plan on doing a few track days next year, do you always need a helmet, and if so, is the best/cheapest way of getting one, off ebay perhaps? and how are they sized?

sorry if i'm being a helmet

[Martin]

Always need a helmet mate....I bought one from the local bike shop for 40 quid it's done me proud for 10 track days and 10 days at york too.

[Rich]

not to mention one roll too

[Martin]

indeed lol

[Lunner]

As above unless you are racing a bike lid is fine

[bill.]

Always need a helmet mate....I bought one from the local bike shop for 40 quid it's done me proud for 10 track days and 10 days at york too.

right, nice one, think my best bet is to get to a bike shop and see what size i need, then get one off ebay or similar.

you need em for york 1/4 mile??? though 1/4 mile was ok without, or is that just pod?

[Martin]

Helmet needed at York yeah...Pod only if you have a rapido car 100+ mph over the line they never check though unless you are going indecently quickly....

[DaveH]

How much are the cheaper end of the range for full helmets rather than bike ones? Do most people tend to use bike helmets?

[bill.]

Helmet needed at York yeah...Pod only if you have a rapido car 100+ mph over the line they never check though unless you are going indecently quickly....

dont think i'll have to worry about that for a while

[Lunner]

Don't get a lid of ebay ffs, its there to save your life

Its £40-£50 for a cheapie bike one, stop being tight and get one from a shop.

Race helments start from around £100, afaik they are all nomex lined hence the price