Where to buy a skid lid?

BigFil · Post by **BigFil** » Fri Jul 30, 2010 12:55 pm

I need to get a motorsport helmet that is tagged for use on the drag strip, the problem is I don't know which helmet would be comfortable so I need somewhere I can walk into and try several on.
I like the look of Simpson helmets so if any of you have suggestions where there might be somewhere including these please let me know

Thanks

Fast Eddy · Post by **Fast Eddy** » Fri Jul 30, 2010 1:00 pm

I did alot of work with GPR last year Fil when i was offering racewear to BP members. They have a show area good amount of stock.

Obviously phone them first to make sure they have the sizes you may need.

Eddy

BigFil · Post by **BigFil** » Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:20 pm

Thanks Eddy

tandyboy · Post by **tandyboy** » Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:51 pm

I'm pretty sure that Simpson helmets don't meet the FIA standards for motorsport as they were essentially designed for drag racing and up until recently they didn't even have EU stamps for road use, having owned an used one they are also tremendously uncomfortable and horrendously loud as theywere only designed to be worn for a matter of seconds down the strip dude, the only place I knew of that held stock wasdemontweeks in north wales and you really need to put one on your head for a while to appreciate how minimal they are and the crap visibilty from them

BigFil · Post by **BigFil** » Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:47 pm

Thanks, any input appreciated, thats one of the reasons I want to go where I can try several different types to see what I like
It will only be used for drag racing so I'm not bothered about the noise as I only have to put up with it for 9 seconds or so

Post by **Stuart** » Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:57 pm

As Eddy said Fil, Grand Prix Racewear at Silverstone are you best local bet. I am not sure about the legalities mate, but would any of the motorbike lids be suitable? If so, there are loads of bike shops more locally.

http://www.gprdirect.com/gpr-silverstone

Fast Eddy · Post by **Fast Eddy** » Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:18 pm

Pretty sure they will need to be Snell approved, but sure Fil will be able to find out what he needs for his use of the beast.

Eddy

Fast Eddy · Post by **Fast Eddy** » Sat Jul 31, 2010 11:44 am

Just looked up in GPR catalogue and Simpsons are FIA and Snell 2005

Eddy