Helmets - Talk to me???

[tony_danza]

Ha ha, yes - if there's going to be a crash, the rally boys are going to do it best!!

Oh? factory discounted?... tell me more.

I want a Peltor next, they really are the shiznit.

[animal]

Ha ha, yes - if there's going to be a crash, the rally boys are going to do it best!!

Oh? factory discounted?... tell me more.

I want a Peltor next, they really are the shiznit.

I work for the company who acquired them about 2 years ago and work very closely with Peltor HQ in Sweden.

[RedRobin]

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So what's so special about Peltor helmets?

[tony_danza]

Super light, super strong. Pretty much every WRC driver/co driver has one.

Animal, can you get me a mate's rate one?

[animal]

Super light, super strong. Pretty much every WRC driver/co driver has one.

Animal, can you get me a mate's rate one?

Dont forget all the headsets for rally teams, F1 teams, Le Mans, BTCC, WTCC... Peltor are the bees-knees when it comes to motorsport comms. Even Martin Brundle's headset, worn on his grid-walks, is Peltor.

I'll see what I can do, but can't make any promises I'm afraid. We're close to launch date for a lot of rebranded gear since the acquistion so things are a bit hectic at the moment.

[RedRobin]

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Do Peltor offer helmets without comms? - I don't see the need in road-legal trackday cars.

[RedRobin]

Hmm..

I think I may have found the one which best suits me, all things considered.

You already knew I was a Bell Head:   http://www.bellracing.info/sportmag6.php

It's got the right safety standard approvals, flip-up sun peak, open face but with cheeks, has the style I like, and is within my budget. Bell is a very well long-established good brand unless things have changed in recent years.

[tony_danza]

Yes, the come sans comms.

That Bell helmet is a cracker, definitely up to the job. I guess with anything though it helps to try a few on and see what's comfy?  See if you can go somewhere that sells loads of different ones and try them.

[RedRobin]

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That Bell Mag-6 is available from Demon-Tweeks who have a policy of free swoppsy if the fit isn't right. But, I will take your advice and try and find a shop with lots to try on.

[tony_danza]

Do they? Cool.

Do that then as I'm sure it'll feel ok, if not, then find a shop and see what feels right?

I went into Tweeks actually to try loads on when I got mine, some at the cheaper end of the scale felt very heavy and odd fitting. The expensive stuff was all much better.

[RedRobin]

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Helmets seem to be like bicycles: You tend to get what you pay for because the price is the sum total of the components and their quality/standards.

However, unless you are a pro like JonnyC, I couldn't justify £2k on a lid.

Around £300 appears to be the best level of high enough safety standard and build quality. I've learnt the hard way that spending only £90 can be short-sighted. It's the same with trainers and shoes - My Nike's and Timberlands cost a lot but last and last and last.

[RedRobin]

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Oh dear! Perusing the Bell online Gallery, I spotted "Paint Jobs" and got inspired.

Metallic anthracite shell with red Kokopelli's, RR, and discrete RedRobin - Kinda has to be done methinks

[tony_danza]

A lad who lives next to my parents does custom helmets, bike fairings and other stuff for a lot of the Superbike riders - he's really talented.

I must say I've considered the same, Robin!! Go on, it'll look ace.

[N8KOW]

Any pics of custom helmets?

[RedRobin]

Any pics of custom helmets?

....Not from me yet but I've now got an artist and design lined up.