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Old 04-30-2015, 03:13 AM   #1
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Question Full Face or Open Face helmet for track events?

I suspect there will be different responses for personal preferences here, but I am in the market for a helmet for intermediate track events. I envision to do a few events a year and am debating getting a Full Face vs Open Face SA2010 helmet.
  • I will always be in a cockpit (As opposed to open wheel track cars). Track, Auto-x is where it will get the probable use.
  • Figure 90 degree plus weather on a normal basis.
  • I will be wearing prescription driving glasses
  • I drive black TI's. Is there an optimal color for any safety or advantage reasons? (I saw Steven's thread about contrasting color gloves) Does helmet color matter?
  • Does helmet venting matter in a cockpit?
  • How should the helmet fit? Snug, secure but comfortable I envisioned.
  • Does the type of chin strap matter for comfort/effectiveness?
  • Thinking $200 budget for a new helmet. If I progress where I need a better one in the future, I'll address that then.
Thanks for any feedback here. Cheers!
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