Which helmet?

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  1. JP1GAZ

    JP1GAZ New Member

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    I AM JUST ABOUT TO PURCHASE A NEW HELMET FOR MY DAUGHTER,
    EX MANZO TMFC AND WOULD LIKE YOUR OPINIONS ON WHICH HELMET TO GET
    PLEASE NO IMPACT STUFF OUR NEW BOOTS ARE U/S BEFORE WE USE THEM,
    I HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT THE SIMPSON DRAG BANDIT
    ANY HELP OR INFO APPRECIATED,
    THANKS
    GAZ

    http://www.pinkladyracing.moonfruit.com
     
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  2. f165684

    f165684 New Member

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    My family has always used Simpson bandit stuff. And all the drivers my father has used, used the bandit. I am currently using the f/c bandit.

    What class and speeds are you going for too.

    Since I race motocross too, I suggest that you get a high quality helmet. No matter what class you run. How much is your head worth to you.(or you daughters)
     
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  3. f165684

    f165684 New Member

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    Nice web sight too. I would suggest the f/c bandit for sure. I'm driving an ex-Skuza avenger bodied advanced et alcohol funny car too.

    Good luck this year.

    David Hill
     
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  4. underby6

    underby6 Active Member

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    I use the Speedway Vudo (they also have a fresh air version - ideal for F/C). It's very light, easy to see out of, and with the lowered face port; the visor doesn't fog up. I had the Speedway Shark before that, also a very good helmet.

    Brandon Booher
    NHRA TAD #35
     
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  5. WANNABE

    WANNABE New Member

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    Yes, I have an opinion. Go somewhere where she can try a ton of them on and see which one fits the best. Different heads fit different things. My head cannot fit in a Simpson. (Not safely.)
    Playing college football for years, I learned about different fits in helmets and taking hard hits all day. The fitting is way more important than the make up. Get the right fit for safety, not the one with the features or the coolest look. Hopefully it is both. But buy when it fits right, not what features the catalog says.
     
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