Wearing an open face helmet in an open racecar - Page 2

terence · 31 May 2013, 06:27 (Ref:3255828)

D Type,re "certain risk",isn't that what we take every time we get into a race car?

Its obviously all down to personal choice as to our choice of safety equipment. I have even known of a situation in which a HANS was very likely the cause of a broken collarbone after a car had been hit in the drivers door. Now perhaps that was a one off but it does say something about no matter what precautions we take,the risk is ALWAYS there.

Tim Wilkinson · 31 May 2013, 17:30 (Ref:3256082)

What are peoples' thoughts on wearing a full face helmet, but with a peak rather than a visor?

andy97 · 31 May 2013, 18:09 (Ref:3256090)

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Originally Posted by FastDB2s

Whilst we are talking about HANS, how much time does it add to a driver change, can the change still be done in 30 / 35seconds.

A few people in CSCC races are doing driver changes quicker than that, whilst being HANS equipped.

**dtype38** · 31 May 2013, 21:41 (Ref:3256168)

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Originally Posted by Tim Wilkinson

What are peoples' thoughts on wearing a full face helmet, but with a peak rather than a visor?

I think that look has been cornered by the two wheel boys, and they're not even interested on staying on the ground, or on their machine, never mind the limits of the track!

Tim Wilkinson · 31 May 2013, 22:29 (Ref:3256184)

Track limits....? Can't say that rings a bell!

I meant something like this -

Is having a peak rather than the visor going to bring into play the safety issues associated with open-face helmets, with a closed saloon car?

ss_collins · 1 Jun 2013, 00:25 (Ref:3256223)

If I'm driving a closed car I tend to wear a helmet like that.

midgetman · 1 Jun 2013, 06:57 (Ref:3256277)

I think they probably do offer a good compromise Tim. From a personal POV it's the peak I don't like, I always catch it in my peripheral vision but that's only my personal comfort. You'll still get substantial protection from the chin bar against anything solid. It's been made popular by the touring car drivers and we sell quite a few.

terence · 1 Jun 2013, 08:29 (Ref:3256294)

Nice compromise,reasonably cool to wear,depending on which one,quite light as well.Used to use one years ago until I started instructing,open face doesn't require too much shouting.

Robyn Slater · 1 Jun 2013, 10:25 (Ref:3256349)

I wear a Bell helmet with that type of peak/visor. No problems with it. It can also be used as a traditional fullface with full visor.

FastDB2s · 1 Jun 2013, 18:51 (Ref:3256495)

Can you buy & use a full length visor with an open face.

midgetman · 1 Jun 2013, 19:06 (Ref:3256501)

Yes, I've seen those and they look ah....erm......"individualistic".

Clive Brown · 1 Jun 2013, 19:43 (Ref:3256508)

I can't wear a Bell; the clapper gets caught in my ear.

I'll get me coat....

FastDB2s · 2 Jun 2013, 12:15 (Ref:3256688)

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Originally Posted by midgetman

Yes, I've seen those and they look ah....erm......"individualistic".

Yes, that's what I always thought about Mike Hawthorn.

JohnD · 10 Jun 2013, 23:06 (Ref:3260664)

And if we are discussing all types of helmet, what about the biker-style, that looks like a full-face, but the front of which opens on a hinge like a F/F visor?
John

wnut · 10 Jun 2013, 23:31 (Ref:3260676)

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Originally Posted by terence bower

D Type,re "certain risk",isn't that what we take every time we get into a race car?

Its obviously all down to personal choice as to our choice of safety equipment. I have even known of a situation in which a HANS was very likely the cause of a broken collarbone after a car had been hit in the drivers door. Now perhaps that was a one off but it does say something about no matter what precautions we take,the risk is ALWAYS there.

Did the HANS prevent a broken neck though?

midgetman · 11 Jun 2013, 13:53 (Ref:3260934)

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Originally Posted by JohnD

And if we are discussing all types of helmet, what about the biker-style, that looks like a full-face, but the front of which opens on a hinge like a F/F visor?
John

John, not Snell SA approved...

JohnD · 11 Jun 2013, 17:49 (Ref:3261027)

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Originally Posted by midgetman

John, not Snell SA approved...

Doh!
Didn't even think to look.
J

tony griffiths · 11 Jun 2013, 23:20 (Ref:3261203)

F... ing stupid to where anything else but a full face --- anywhere !

Voice of experience .............

wnut · 13 Jun 2013, 14:45 (Ref:3262164)

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Originally Posted by tony griffiths

F... ing stupid to where anything else but a full face --- anywhere !

Voice of experience .............

Sense at last!

**dtype38** · 13 Jun 2013, 20:32 (Ref:3262303)

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Originally Posted by tony griffiths

F... ing stupid to where anything else but a full face --- anywhere !

Voice of experience .............

On the school run then. For the kids too?

RF_Racer · 7 Jul 2013, 19:18 (Ref:3274998)

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Originally Posted by FastDB2s

Why don't you think its a good idea to use an open face helmet in an open 2 seat racecar.

Is this a joke? Have you tried to drive an open cockpit car before?

GORDON STREETER · 7 Jul 2013, 21:27 (Ref:3275076)

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Originally Posted by RF_Racer

Is this a joke? Have you tried to drive an open cockpit car before?

Open face with goggles lots do !

terence · 8 Jul 2013, 06:14 (Ref:3275226)

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Originally Posted by RF_Racer

Is this a joke? Have you tried to drive an open cockpit car before?

As a matter of fact some of us have used both types.You dont get so much lift with an open face.

wnut · 8 Jul 2013, 06:27 (Ref:3275229)

I think open face helmets should be allowed on motor sport - we owe it as a service to the human genetic pool!

FastDB2s · 8 Jul 2013, 18:32 (Ref:3275503)

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Originally Posted by RF_Racer

Is this a joke? Have you tried to drive an open cockpit car before?

I've driven single seaters aswell as open sports & open sports racing cars.

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