Helmets

Adger Smith · 11-01-2015, 01:33 AM

What SA2010 closed face helmet has the largest opening for the face/eyes??
If your racing was limited to 10.00 and slower would you buy the SA 2010 or the SA 2015??

james schaechter · 11-01-2015, 09:12 AM

Adger. I have a Bell Sport EV enclosed.it is sa2010 and has a large opening. I wear glasses and it works well.

As fas as 2010 vs 2015, do a google search. Looked like minimal differences unless you are planning on running a HANS type device.

Run to Rund · 11-01-2015, 11:09 AM

My G-Force carbon fiber SA2010 has a large eye opening; I wear glasses full time.

Adger Smith · 11-01-2015, 01:12 PM

Thanks Jeff,
That is my problem. These big old honk'in glasses are a problem. The last time I raced my Simpson helmet was a pain to get the glasses on and be comfortable.

Jim Wahl · 11-01-2015, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adger Smith

Thanks Jeff,
That is my problem. These big old honk'in glasses are a problem. The last time I raced my Simpson helmet was a pain to get the glasses on and be comfortable.

Adger, I have an SA2010 Simpson Voyager that works with my glasses very well. Big eye opening and comfortable. Also have a Bell open face that I wear also. (no, not at the same time!). Jim

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Adger Smith · 11-01-2015, 02:01 PM

Jim,
There for a moment I thought you were "Doubling up" on the protection.

I was thinking about an open face for my door car and closed face for the Roadster. I've become a little claustrophobic and might need the open space inside the car.

Tom Goldman · 11-01-2015, 03:47 PM

Simpson Voyager and the G-force have the largest. Both have large apertures and have forced air available which is good to keep the glasses from fogging on those hot humid days .
I thought that was a good thing at first, but I have have to tape up the guard rail side of my visor on my G-force Air from lane to lane because I see too much !

jmcarter · 11-01-2015, 03:54 PM

Agree with Tom...my G-Force has a huge opening for glasses, even bought it a touch larger than I really needed. The SA rated lining is cooler too.

Run to Rund · 11-02-2015, 12:43 AM

I have come to consider the full face helmet as dental insurance. With carbon fiber, they can be lighter than old style open face helmets.

SSDiv6 · 11-02-2015, 10:49 AM

Adger...here are some options...

11-01-2015, 01:33 AM	#1
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Helmets What SA2010 closed face helmet has the largest opening for the face/eyes?? If your racing was limited to 10.00 and slower would you buy the SA 2010 or the SA 2015?? __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

11-01-2015, 09:12 AM	#2
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,988 Likes: 1,289 Liked 1,428 Times in 296 Posts	Re: Helmets Adger. I have a Bell Sport EV enclosed.it is sa2010 and has a large opening. I wear glasses and it works well. As fas as 2010 vs 2015, do a google search. Looked like minimal differences unless you are planning on running a HANS type device. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

11-01-2015, 11:09 AM	#3
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Helmets My G-Force carbon fiber SA2010 has a large eye opening; I wear glasses full time.

11-01-2015, 01:12 PM	#4
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Helmets Thanks Jeff, That is my problem. These big old honk'in glasses are a problem. The last time I raced my Simpson helmet was a pain to get the glasses on and be comfortable. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

11-01-2015, 02:01 PM	#6
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Helmets Jim, There for a moment I thought you were "Doubling up" on the protection. I was thinking about an open face for my door car and closed face for the Roadster. I've become a little claustrophobic and might need the open space inside the car. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

11-01-2015, 03:47 PM	#7
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,476 Likes: 887 Liked 877 Times in 236 Posts	Re: Helmets Simpson Voyager and the G-force have the largest. Both have large apertures and have forced air available which is good to keep the glasses from fogging on those hot humid days . I thought that was a good thing at first, but I have have to tape up the guard rail side of my visor on my G-force Air from lane to lane because I see too much ! __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

11-01-2015, 03:54 PM	#8
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,295 Likes: 2,382 Liked 3,174 Times in 971 Posts	Re: Helmets Agree with Tom...my G-Force has a huge opening for glasses, even bought it a touch larger than I really needed. The SA rated lining is cooler too. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

11-02-2015, 12:43 AM	#9
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Helmets I have come to consider the full face helmet as dental insurance. With carbon fiber, they can be lighter than old style open face helmets.

11-02-2015, 10:49 AM	#10
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,044 Likes: 712 Liked 1,581 Times in 582 Posts	Re: Helmets Adger...here are some options...