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9th December 2011, 20:41
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Trackday Helmets
Just wondering if peoples helmets are MSA or FIA approved?
BS6658 Type A/FR
BS6658 Type A
SNELL SA2005
SNELL SA2000
FIA 8860-2004
SFI Foundation 31.1A, 31.2A
And have you ever been checked at a trackday to see if the helmet is approved?
As I've seen few people say on other forums that no one ever checks so may as well just get one thats non approved as there cheaper.
What helmet have you got?
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9th December 2011, 20:50
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I always used Motorcycle aproved helmets.
Not sure what standard they are, but they've been fine for racing in.
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9th December 2011, 21:01
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Ive a Bell Sport 2, I think thats BS and MSA approved. Only cost me 60 quid as well!
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9th December 2011, 21:17
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the BS ones are being revoked soon.... its all going to be msa/fia
as ppl are just putting kitemarks/bs logos on the older or non approved helmets and passing them off
the newer system will be easier to see fakes and rip offs etc
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9th December 2011, 23:28
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I would always get a snell 2010 helmet if i was to get a new one. The longest lasting fia/msa approved accreditation unlike some of the other msa and fia approved markings.
if you can't spend the sort of money that is spent on the car, on safety gear then you should have a serious think
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10th December 2011, 19:10
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I would use a karting or motorcycle helmet if on a tight budget though I forked out for a proper nomex lined one.
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10th December 2011, 19:23
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although karting helmets are getting increasingly expensive, dam expensive for that matter
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10th December 2011, 19:48
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Ive never actually had mine checked at a trackday tbh.
heck karting places have checked it more often than track days.
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10th December 2011, 19:52
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I've never had mine checked either. I got one that was up to approval just in case though.
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10th December 2011, 20:34
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You'd be hard pushed not too find one thats UK approved anyway, unless you're buying an Ebay one for 15 quid.
I recall seeing a test between a selction of helmets, from 600 pound Arai's to 40quid Nitro helmets, and the majority of the cheaper helmets came out stronger from the tests.
-All approved to the same standard of UK road use and MSA motorcycle use too.
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11th December 2011, 00:30
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I remember reading that all track day organisations were going to enforce msa helmet approval regulations, which would rule out motorbike helmets, but i haven't seen any evidence of this being implemented
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11th December 2011, 00:41
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All Arai & Simpson bike helmets are approved to Snell certifications or more,aswell as pretty much all Bike helmet manufacture's... which are MSA approved.
Some BSI approved ones are being removed from the MSA book in something like 2014 and some already have been removed, theres loads of BSI standards though. Tbh, I can't remember the last time I ever saw a bsi rated helmet on sale though.
Pretty much all are Snell or FIA approved- Which exceed MSA regulations anyway.
Regardless of the standard its at, I'd still prefer a bike helmet thats proven to soften the blow and reduce injuries by Twatting your head on the tarmac at 200mph over one thats tested for a car lets say.
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11th December 2011, 02:10
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Originally Posted by adamskiTNR
I remember reading that all track day organisations were going to enforce msa helmet approval regulations, which would rule out motorbike helmets, but i haven't seen any evidence of this being implemented
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bought a new bike helmet not long ago..he told me what i posted above..the bs is being irradicated... msa/fia were easily recognisable
supposed to be getting all barcode labels aswell
scan on the day to find a fake via pic referance
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11th December 2011, 09:53
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I just have an OMP open face and its fine for now.
When my passenger came on track with me he rented a helmet out from the track day organisers and the helmet was nothing special.
But best idea is to cater for your own safety when going on track. Do what you feel's right!
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11th December 2011, 11:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ed-bradley
Regardless of the standard its at, I'd still prefer a bike helmet thats proven to soften the blow and reduce injuries by Twatting your head on the tarmac at 200mph over one thats tested for a car lets say.
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remember that car helmets are designed with different scenarios in mind.
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11th December 2011, 12:11
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Never had my helmet checked. Full face motorcycle helmet would be my choice - want to keep my teeth intact if anything happened.
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11th December 2011, 14:16
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agreed, i prefer a full face helmet. saves your face from debris and all that. "yay i survived, but need a full face skin graft"
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11th December 2011, 16:36
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I have a open face track day helmet, so dont think its fia standard. Never had it checked.
I am planning to upgrade to a full face fia helemt though as I want the best protection for myself. Never skimp on safety. All well and good buying turbos kits, etc but if you cant afford to protect yourself then no point with all the go faster bits etc..
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11th December 2011, 16:43
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open face are still fia approved. just look at the wrc
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11th December 2011, 16:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by adamskiTNR
open face are still fia approved. just look at the wrc
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Yeah I know but mines called a track day helmet and isnt. Plus Id rather have full face. My friends would agree I need one as I have crashed before.
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