A helmet for the 1/4..

[raz0r$harP.UK]

Hey,

Thinking of heading down with my bro eventually to WSID for some quarter mile action. Anyway just wondering what's the go with helmets - what helmets are sufficient to meet minimum requirements?

Also, is there anywhere you can rent one from? At the moment it's only going to be a one-off thing, I guess I'll see how we go..

Cheers..

[Fly_With_Sky]

i was also wondering what is the go with the helmets, what exactly is reqiured and can you hire them??

i dont want to buy one if i only go drags once or twice

[Beer Baron]

For the drags you will just need a Aus standards approved helmet. Most (all?) motorbike helmets will meet the standard. Unfortunately I'm pretty sure there is nowhere to rent one from at WSID, but someone from SAU may lend you one. Personally I'd buy one (well I have). Even if you only use it a few times a year it's much better to have your own. Reasons why:

1. no one elses smelly head has been in it.

2. no one elses fat head has been in it and mishaped the lining.

3. you know that it's not damaged or cracked.

4. no one elses smelly head has been in it.

$300 should have you a reasonable helmet.

Richard

[someonestolecc]

if $300 buys you a reasonable one should i even bother with a $100 one or just resign to the fact i should buy a $300 one if its gonna do me any good at all?

[neil_se]

I bought a full-faced helmet, brand new for $100 from a motorcycle shop. It'll certainly suffice for a drag helmet.