Helmet thoughts for the Atom

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:40 pm

you are scarier than Dom FFS

douglasgdmw · Post by **douglasgdmw** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:40 pm

You can also try Dainese as they do helmets as well as their leathers.

http://www.dainese.com/eng/coll_mot.asp

However they also have a couple of helmets with bluetooth connections.

I would say that for comfort they may not be as good as Arai,Shoei but they are still a pretty good helmet and have some fantastic colour schemes.

If you need any Dainese kit then I have a contact that may be able to give you a good price.

Cheers
DMW

MacK · Post by **MacK** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:46 pm

Plenty to choose from here->http://www.powersport.co.uk/07productgr ... 16&group=1

thinfourth · Post by **thinfourth** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:48 pm

Firstly and most obviously

Buy one that fits your head stupid i know but if you buy mail order you are not totally sure what will be a good fit.

Secondly if you are going to be spending about 300 then go for a CAR helmet not a bike one as they are of different designs in regards to impact absorption. Also if you get a car one if you get the competitive spirit then you are halfway there once you have the proper lid.

Best bet is to get your ass down to demon thieves and try out what they have on offer and some have little removable bits for intercoms.

Also for a quick pop to the shops get a pair of specs from extreme eyewear who is run by one of the jock7s who have a very good range of sunglasses

Victor Meldrew · Post by **Victor Meldrew** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:54 pm

Bike helmets are not fireproof and may not be legal for track days.......

Some circuits insist on car spec helmets....

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 5:01 pm

that depends on the rating of the helmet. My Arai is approved for Motorsport.

Current favourite is Shooomers suggestion!

For quick trips to the shops, I'll use my Oakleys

Victor Meldrew · Post by **Victor Meldrew** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 5:11 pm

Andy G wrote:that depends on the rating of the helmet. My Arai is approved for Motorsport.

Current favourite is Shooomers suggestion!

For quick trips to the shops, I'll use my Oakleys

Yes sorry... not normally fireproof... when i bought my lid (bike shop) there was only one out of around 40 or so selection that was rated for car use... and it was the cheapest.. and the the only one that fitted....

j2 lot · Post by **j2 lot** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:08 pm

.. for posing value - ROOF.

No idea if fireproof,or motorsport rated but look

thinfourth · Post by **thinfourth** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:28 pm

Now for non track work then lets get silly

or from the land of paintball

and this range from wiley X

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:38 pm

Whats a roof helmet ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Chinese-Air-Force ... dZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Chinese-Air-force ... dZViewItem

j2 lot · Post by **j2 lot** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:46 pm

Sanjoy, Can't find pics but bike helmet - similar design to 1st Chinese Air Force pic you posted. Keith

Post by **pete** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:42 pm

One that fits.

My head is Shoei shaped so that is what I buy. But for an atom I'd get a Simpson Bandit

As for hearing loss try and get some earlugs or better still I believe Shure do earphones which are noise insulating which would do the job and let you listen to your tunes. I'm sure someone on here could point you in the right direction. E2Gs is what you are after, they sound amazing...

(Just dont' use the funky zip up case as it was the zip going through the wire which fcuk my last pair).

albutch · Post by **albutch** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:51 pm

Atom owning mate of mine uses a Roof lid, seems happy with it

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 12:00 am

mac wrote:I'm also on the lookout for some lids - but aren't they illegal to wear on the road?

Not if you don't have a windscreen

/another Aeroscreener faction

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 12:03 am