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Re: Helmet Questions

To: "H. Rodney Spear" <hrspear@coastalnet.com>,
Subject: Re: Helmet Questions
From: "Phil Ethier" <pethier@isd.net>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 15:30:01 -0600
From: H. Rodney Spear <hrspear@coastalnet.com>


>1) Is anyone familiar with KBC?  The TK7 is the least expensive Snell 95
>rated helmet I've been able to find around here...is $105 reasonable?

Don't know where "around here" is.  In Minnesota, I think you can still get
an HJC open-face with a current Snell sticker for about $80 at a couple big
motorcycle supply places.  Unless you are in a formula car, this ought to be
adequate.
>
>2) The medium fit ok, a bit snug, while the large was pretty comfortable
>too.  The dealer recomended I go with the medium as the foam will
>compress as it breaks in and the large would be too big eventually.  I
>only plan on using it for autocrossing, drivers schools, track days,etc.
>6-10 days per year (if I'm lucky), how likely is it I'm going to break it
>in any time in the next few years?


Probably get the medium.  When you shake your head, your skid should stay
with the helmet.  Hint: wear the helmet around the house for a while to
break it in and to get really used to having it on.

Phil Ethier    Saint Paul  Minnesota  USA
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