Re: Can someone recommend a helmet for motorsport?

["Bob D'Amato" <Bob.Damato@snetel.com>]

On Mon, 1 Apr 1996, Linus D. Toy wrote:

> 
> eric, i think you're giving in to a few dramatics here...M-rated helmets ARE
> designed for some pretty severe use, and are not limited to just motorcycle
> use only.  one big difference is the SA helmets are designed with fire
> protection in mind--most have a nomex lining instead of nylon (ever melted
> the ends of nylon rope to keep it from fraying?  the flame won't stop by
> itself).  there are other differences.  still, since you're looking to buy,
> get the SA (yes, it costs more, but how many heads do you get in your
> lifetime?) 

Actually the M rated helmets have a greater impact rating than SA. Makes 
sense I suppose,... The only thing that SCCA likes to see, as you pointed 
out linus, is the fire protection differences.

Bob



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