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Old 07-23-2009, 01:10 AM #1  
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Looking to try on some helmets

I was looking for a place within an hour of downtown LA to try on some helmets. Anybody have any suggestions?
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Old 07-23-2009, 02:32 AM #2  
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Try http://www.extremesupply.com/ in Signal Hill. It is the only place I could find that had helmets in stock. Check them on Ebay the price may be lower than what they charge at the store. Cash helps on the price too!!!
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Great, thanks for that. I was having a tough time finding someone that had them in stock. Appreciate the advice too .
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There's a place in the same complex as BBI on Palmdale st in Huntington Beach that had all kinds of racing attire in stock helmets shoes etc not sure of the name though call the guys at BBI at 714-843-0200
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try visiting Werks II http://www.werks2.com/ in Burbank

or Subesports http://www.subesports.com/ in Huntington Beach.

By the way, the new helmets with the Snell SA2010 rating will be released by the end of the year.
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Thanks for the help guys.

SKX - Are the 2010 ratings supposed to differ considerably from the 2009?
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Not sure of the specifics yet. I do not believe the Snell foundation has released any info as it relates to SA2010 rated helmets.

you may want to check out http://www.smf.org/ on Snell ratings.
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Cool, will do! Thanks.

Do you have any personal recommendations?
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I personally like Arai helmets. I have bought quite a few Arai helmets including the GP5W. I think they are really well made and comfortable. I think it is really just personal choice and you should try them on at the local shop to make sure it fits correctly. The guys at Subesports are really helpful and you should give them a visit.

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I plan on heading out there next week when I am back in town. Then I'll have to find a good painter
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Another option for you would be to order a helmet from a place like "saferacer" dot com. They have an extremely lenient return policy and great selection. I had sent back 4 helmets of various brands, then sizes, before finding the one the fit me the best. If the local brick and mortar stores have the same selection, then obviously that would be your best bet.

When it comes time to get your helmet painted, you may want to talk to Tyler at Censport. He painted my helmet and is currently painting my wife's helmet. He is considered by many to be the best in the industry and is usually booked up months in advance with helmet painting jobs.

Here is a link to a thread that shows pictures of my painted helmet.

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/o...-censport.html


best of luck,

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