I know it needs to be Snell approved M or SA (2005, 2000, or 95) and must have a face plate.

What about open or closed faced? I read some stuff about airbags that say open face and air bag might be safer.

Any tips of getting a reasonable helmet for someone interested in getting into autox?

Tips for fit? Anything?

 

try on different ones within your budget. it's the only way to know if it's comfortable or not.

I tried on about a dozen helmet and not only for 1min. I wore it for 5-10mins. some were okay initially but painful after 5mins.

 

And funny I just mentioned this in another post:

That's like people who ask "What's the cheapest helmet I can buy for track days?" I always hear "How much is your head worth?"

I don't know how much water the air bag and closed face helmet issue is. At the speeds you are going and on a closed course I wouldn't be that concerned about this issue.

Open faces are supposed to be more comfortable but I never liked them. Plus I wear contacts so I wanted one with a visor.

 

Actually, I found some open face helmets that have a full face visor.

Would you guys like the open face if there was a full visor on it?

 

BTW, I wear glasses and MUST wear them. Does this effect the helmet I can wear?

 

You should always try on your helmet before buying. I like my full face and I don't have to worry about my sunglasses slipping down while I'm autocrossing in the heat.

 

yes. i wear glasses as well so I tried on several helmets and ended up going with one with the biggest eye port.

 

Which kind do you use?

open face or closed

M or SA?

 

Simpson Super Voyager

http://www.helmetcity.com/page/HC/PR.../supervoyagern

SA2000 Closed.

 

KBC helmet:


M helmet. Except mine is white with carbon fiber flames