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Re: What is the best helmet?
[Re: Hemi_Joel]
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12/31/23 10:35 PM
12/31/23 10:35 PM
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Fulton County, PA
CMcAllister
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Mr. Helpful
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Fulton County, PA
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Does the driver first get to take his helmet off?   I did not know that. edit: In further reflection taking off the chassis cert I can understand, but delabeling my helmet starts to be an issue, unless that is agreed to in some small print somewhere in advance. Not being able to prove a helmet was Snell approved post crash post Snell tag removal. seems to be problematic for me, Purpose is to prevent it from being used going forward. Or at least passing tech. NHRA can confiscate anything. Read the rule book. Ask Matt Smith. Just how it is. Looks like all SA 2015 and SA2020 helmets are required to have the M6 threaded holes pre-installed for the Hans device.
I think I'm going to go with the Impact 1320. I've heard only good about it, and I like that it is made in the USA. Thanks for all the help and suggestions. Lead time is over a month. Don't wait until a week before you need it.
If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
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Re: What is the best helmet?
[Re: Hemi_Joel]
#3227972
04/18/24 09:51 PM
04/18/24 09:51 PM
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Fulton County, PA
CMcAllister
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Mr. Helpful
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Fulton County, PA
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My Impact 1320 just arrived.
Very nice. Very, very nice. Removable cheek pads. Fits like a glove. Good peripheral vision. Able to get glasses on. Beautiful fit and finish. Made in USA.
Well worth the price and the wait. Very happy with that purchase.
If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
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Re: What is the best helmet?
[Re: FurryStump]
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04/19/24 06:27 PM
04/19/24 06:27 PM
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Fulton County, PA
CMcAllister
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Mr. Helpful
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My list of criteria would be (if I didn’t have a cheap head! 🤣🤣)
1) fit
2) weight
The less weight you have flailing around attached to your head the better. Carbon fiber, but, $$$$$$
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Re: What is the best helmet?
[Re: CMcAllister]
#3228144
04/19/24 07:24 PM
04/19/24 07:24 PM
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Minnesota
Hemi_Joel
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Minnesota
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I got my new Impact 1320 in time to use it on Sick Week. It had the m6 threads to mount the Hans stuff. I'm very pleased with it.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: What is the best helmet?
[Re: BloFish]
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04/20/24 09:31 AM
04/20/24 09:31 AM
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Martinsville, IN
cdwmotorsports
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pro stock
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Martinsville, IN
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I see that you got your helmet but I wanted to add for anyone that maybe reads this in the future I have a Racequip Helmet and really like it. It's comfortable and is snug unlike some other helmets I've had in the past.
eBay-cdwmotorsports
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Re: What is the best helmet?
[Re: blowndart]
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04/22/24 09:15 AM
04/22/24 09:15 AM
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PA
moparacer
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top fuel
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PA
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Last couple helmets for me have been Impact.
They fit tight enough and are still comfortable.
67 Barracuda street/bracket car 11.27-119
68 Dart 502 BB 8.70s-152
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