Good place to buy a helmet? - LotusTalk

lotusfan2 · 03-08-2008, 09:43 PM

Up here in Fort Collins I haven't heard of a shop yet to go get a racing helmet. So, where should I go? Anyone have any good recommendations in the Denver / Boulder area?

esoteric · 03-08-2008, 10:13 PM

As for brand I recommend Sparco...my 2 cents.

benjh1028 · 03-09-2008, 07:08 AM

http://www.racerwholesale.com/

Check out the clearance bin.

Ben

Feffman · 03-09-2008, 03:02 PM

Contact Simpson at www.TeamSimpson.com

Feff

fishguy · 03-10-2008, 05:10 PM

www.saferacer.com
free shipping, just get the sizing right

Eye Candy · 03-10-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fishguy

www.saferacer.com
free shipping, just get the sizing right

I like Saferacer also. Or they usually have vendors at track events, the advantage with that is getting to try the helmet on. Different brands fit slightly differently in the same size, like shoes.

Amarao · 03-10-2008, 10:01 PM

I just went to http://www.impactraceproducts.com/tab.wws?id=helmets and chose a size after measuring my head.

LBC111 · 03-11-2008, 09:28 AM

Any place OTHER THAN ONLINE to actually TRY ON a wide variety of helmet brands?? I've found that there is a HUGE difference in fit and head clearance from one manufacturer to the next for the same head size. This is critical for some of us that only have centimeters to work with in terms of head clearance in the Elise/Exige.

It seems that there are many motorcycle helmet stores to do this but I'm not looking for a motorcycle helmet!!!

lotusfan2 · 03-11-2008, 10:11 AM

To clarify, I would like a place I can go to in person and fit a helmet just right for me. Thanks for the pointers so far!!

slaughtr · 03-11-2008, 10:22 AM

I like Saferacer also.

Something I just figured out for all us tall guys. Bell's M3 helmet sits lower so I get at least another inch of clearance compared to my old Simpson.

fishguy · 03-11-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by slaughtr

I like Saferacer also.

Something I just figured out for all us tall guys. Bell's M3 helmet sits lower so I get at least another inch of clearance compared to my old Simpson.

same with the g-force pro one.
it couldnt fit with some other helmet w/ the HT on, but the g-force gave me the clearance.

MSF111 · 03-11-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fishguy

www.saferacer.com
free shipping, just get the sizing right

i discovered saferacer lately and i'm a fan. bought shoes, gloves and a bell helmet from them. measured my head with a piece of string and that worked, fits nicely!

SteveLevin · 03-11-2008, 03:35 PM

You definitely want to try helmets on. I've had issues with plenty of good helmets that just don't fit my noggin.

Steve

LBC111 · 03-11-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lotusfan2

To clarify, I would like a place I can go to in person and fit a helmet just right for me. Thanks for the pointers so far!!

Exactly... Where can we find a variety of helmets to fit IN PERSON, not online?? I, for one, have not found such a place.

Amarao · 03-11-2008, 08:24 PM

I'm curious as to why people from California want to know where to try on helmets in Colorado...

Anyway.

Morten's Motorsports
9801 Havana St
Henderson, CO 80640 - 8442

On-Track Performance
(303)788-0898
South Denver

Perhaps you should search the yellow pages and find something a bit closer to Ft. Collins.

LBC111 · 03-11-2008, 09:31 PM

Hmmm... Curious as to why people here refer to a WEBSITE to buy helmets when the original question asked for a local shop...

Anyway.

For those who can read the member's LOCATION...

lotusfan2 · 03-20-2008, 09:15 PM

So far didn't find a shop in Fort Collins. Plenty of motor cycle and ATV places around though.

Amarao · 04-04-2008, 11:59 PM

If you haven't done so already I'd just drive down to Morten's and try some on. Ft. Collins isn't THAT far away from North Denver. Are you looking for open or close faced?

JimK · 04-05-2008, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by lotusfan2

So far didn't find a shop in Fort Collins. Plenty of motor cycle and ATV places around though.

try on several motorcycle helmets to clarify your size, than order from saferacer. They have a good return policy if it doesn't fit. I like Bell FWIW.
This is what I did, otherwise, I would have had to drive 3 hours to Chicago to try on an automobile racing helmet.

03-08-2008, 09:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
lotusfan2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 418 Images: 1	Good place to buy a helmet? Up here in Fort Collins I haven't heard of a shop yet to go get a racing helmet. So, where should I go? Anyone have any good recommendations in the Denver / Boulder area? __________________ '06 Elise, Canyon Red

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LBC111 Dan D Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,409	Any place OTHER THAN ONLINE to actually TRY ON a wide variety of helmet brands?? I've found that there is a HUGE difference in fit and head clearance from one manufacturer to the next for the same head size. This is critical for some of us that only have centimeters to work with in terms of head clearance in the Elise/Exige. It seems that there are many motorcycle helmet stores to do this but I'm not looking for a motorcycle helmet!!! __________________ 07 Exige S 265: GG, Track Pack, V1, RV Camera, S111 CF roof and splitter, 4.5-lb Voltphreaks battery, 10-lb Von Hep Exhaust, Green filter, 265 crank hp +/-, Volk TE 37 Wheels, RTDbrace, Scroth 6-point ASM harnesses, Innovative Motor Mounts, Saiku Michi Catch Cans. To come: IC fans, headers, and sport cat. 1955 lbs total weight (est w/tank half full) 05 Elise: Storm Titanium, Sport, Touring, Stage II (SOLD) (May '05 - Sept '06)

03-09-2008, 07:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
benjh1028 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta (Kennesaw), GA Posts: 289	http://www.racerwholesale.com/ Check out the clearance bin. Ben

03-10-2008, 10:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Amarao Hoon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,415	I just went to http://www.impactraceproducts.com/tab.wws?id=helmets and chose a size after measuring my head.

03-11-2008, 10:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
lotusfan2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 418 Images: 1	To clarify, I would like a place I can go to in person and fit a helmet just right for me. Thanks for the pointers so far!! __________________ '06 Elise, Canyon Red

03-11-2008, 10:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
slaughtr Big head man Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 5,953 Images: 3	I like Saferacer also. Something I just figured out for all us tall guys. Bell's M3 helmet sits lower so I get at least another inch of clearance compared to my old Simpson. __________________ My car both sucks and blows. Now with added all natural smoky goodness!

03-11-2008, 03:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
SteveLevin Master of Disaster Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 468	You definitely want to try helmets on. I've had issues with plenty of good helmets that just don't fit my noggin. Steve

03-11-2008, 08:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
Amarao Hoon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,415	I'm curious as to why people from California want to know where to try on helmets in Colorado... Anyway. Morten's Motorsports 9801 Havana St Henderson, CO 80640 - 8442 On-Track Performance (303)788-0898 South Denver Perhaps you should search the yellow pages and find something a bit closer to Ft. Collins.

03-11-2008, 09:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
LBC111 Dan D Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,409	Hmmm... Curious as to why people here refer to a WEBSITE to buy helmets when the original question asked for a local shop... Anyway. For those who can read the member's LOCATION... __________________ 07 Exige S 265: GG, Track Pack, V1, RV Camera, S111 CF roof and splitter, 4.5-lb Voltphreaks battery, 10-lb Von Hep Exhaust, Green filter, 265 crank hp +/-, Volk TE 37 Wheels, RTDbrace, Scroth 6-point ASM harnesses, Innovative Motor Mounts, Saiku Michi Catch Cans. To come: IC fans, headers, and sport cat. 1955 lbs total weight (est w/tank half full) 05 Elise: Storm Titanium, Sport, Touring, Stage II (SOLD) (May '05 - Sept '06)

03-20-2008, 09:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
lotusfan2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 418 Images: 1	So far didn't find a shop in Fort Collins. Plenty of motor cycle and ATV places around though. __________________ '06 Elise, Canyon Red

04-04-2008, 11:59 PM	#18 (permalink)
Amarao Hoon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,415	If you haven't done so already I'd just drive down to Morten's and try some on. Ft. Collins isn't THAT far away from North Denver. Are you looking for open or close faced?

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