50 Racing Helmet vs 150 Racing Helmet Science Garage
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Date: 2019-10-24
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Mr.Black Stig
Couple of things here. A. Helmets used for automotive racing should be an SA2015 and soon to be be SA2020. B. Motorcycle helmets are completely different from automotive helmets. One of the biggest differences is that the interior of an automotive racing helmet is made of nomex and is fire retardant. Motorcycle helmets, dot, and karting helmets are not. If you are trapped inside a car that's on fire with a kart helmet, dot, Moto helmets it will basically melt to your face. C. Sa2015 & newer Automotive racing helmets are able to be used with Head and neck restraint devices (HANS DEVICE) motorcycle, kart, & dot helmets are not. D. Automotive Racing helmets are designed to impact roll bars, other helmets are not. I'll stop there, if you want to know more, I sell Safety Equipment for race cars and drivers for a living. Give me a call or e-mail me. Look up Marc Northstar Motorsports we are just north of Chicago.
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Couple of things here. A. Helmets used for automotive racing should be an SA2015 and soon to be be SA2020. B. Motorcycle helmets are completely different from automotive helmets. One of the biggest differences is that the interior of an automotive racing helmet is made of nomex and is fire retardant. Motorcycle helmets, dot, and karting helmets are not. If you are trapped inside a car that's on fire with a kart helmet, dot, Moto helmets it will basically melt to your face. C. Sa2015 & newer Automotive racing helmets are able to be used with Head and neck restraint devices (HANS DEVICE) motorcycle, kart, & dot helmets are not. D. Automotive Racing helmets are designed to impact roll bars, other helmets are not. I'll stop there, if you want to know more, I sell Safety Equipment for race cars and drivers for a living. Give me a call or e-mail me. Look up Marc Northstar Motorsports we are just north of Chicago.
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S Tho
So where did you find a fiberglass and kevlar shell helmet for 150? Your typical 200-400 helmet Snell and Sharp 5 star tested is still just polycabonite (aka blow form plastic) like the 50 one and has simple monolithic EPS (styrofoam. Most helmets under 500 in a motorcycle shop are that. So if you can tell me what 150 brand had a laid fiberglass over kevlar mat with two layers of hybrid EPS, then that would be helpful. Oh, I noticed the nicer helmet also had just gaffers tape holding the cloth upholstery to the foam liner. Don't trash talk something on one, that is the same on the other. Like trash talking Coke for being sweet and brown, buy Pepsi instead.
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So where did you find a fiberglass and kevlar shell helmet for 150? Your typical 200-400 helmet Snell and Sharp 5 star tested is still just polycabonite (aka blow form plastic) like the 50 one and has simple monolithic EPS (styrofoam. Most helmets under 500 in a motorcycle shop are that. So if you can tell me what 150 brand had a laid fiberglass over kevlar mat with two layers of hybrid EPS, then that would be helpful. Oh, I noticed the nicer helmet also had just gaffers tape holding the cloth upholstery to the foam liner. Don't trash talk something on one, that is the same on the other. Like trash talking Coke for being sweet and brown, buy Pepsi instead.
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Jeff Reeves
I appreciate you guys doing this comparison. One thing I found when doing research for helmets is that you are more likely to smack right on your chin or the back of your head. So testing an impact directly on the top of your head probably isn't an ideal test. Also, you have to factor in how the rest of the body works with the fitment of the helmet. Even if your head is in one piece it doesn't mean your neck isn't broken.
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I appreciate you guys doing this comparison. One thing I found when doing research for helmets is that you are more likely to smack right on your chin or the back of your head. So testing an impact directly on the top of your head probably isn't an ideal test. Also, you have to factor in how the rest of the body works with the fitment of the helmet. Even if your head is in one piece it doesn't mean your neck isn't broken.
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Collin Pew
It's funny. My name is Collin, and I almost died from a motorcycle accident back in June 2017. While my whole body took some pretty bad damage, I, like the Collin in the video, was wearing an expensive helmet (not quite 400 though. Because of that, I suffered no head or neck issues whatsoever from my accident. an accident that almost killed me Great vid. Love you guys
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It's funny. My name is Collin, and I almost died from a motorcycle accident back in June 2017. While my whole body took some pretty bad damage, I, like the Collin in the video, was wearing an expensive helmet (not quite 400 though. Because of that, I suffered no head or neck issues whatsoever from my accident. an accident that almost killed me Great vid. Love you guys
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Skrutinizr
40 helmet is one thing, but there are 110 Snell approved full face helmets out there. Considering real motorsports requires Snell helmets, maybe one should compare the 100 vs 400 Snell helmets. I, for one, don't believe in cheaping out on safety gear, but lots of people can't just throw money around and if it meets the standard- does it matter much beyond that?
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40 helmet is one thing, but there are 110 Snell approved full face helmets out there. Considering real motorsports requires Snell helmets, maybe one should compare the 100 vs 400 Snell helmets. I, for one, don't believe in cheaping out on safety gear, but lots of people can't just throw money around and if it meets the standard- does it matter much beyond that?
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Curlyfat / Matt
When I was 18 I was getting my first motorcycle and was being mentored by an older fraternity brother. He was a motorcycle safety instructor. I asked him if I should spend the extra money for a Shoei helmet and he said, Well, how much is your brain worth to you? I bought a more expensive helmet, and a cheaper bike. That line will always stick with me.
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When I was 18 I was getting my first motorcycle and was being mentored by an older fraternity brother. He was a motorcycle safety instructor. I asked him if I should spend the extra money for a Shoei helmet and he said, Well, how much is your brain worth to you? I bought a more expensive helmet, and a cheaper bike. That line will always stick with me.
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Sean Clark
it might a long winded episode, but I'm debating taking my 200, 000 mile old SUV across country at one point and I keep getting told that it's just all around a bad idea. I keep reassuring myself that a well maintained car can do anything. What is the difference between driving 7, 000 miles in one stretch instead of 7, 000 miles over the next 6 months?
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it might a long winded episode, but I'm debating taking my 200, 000 mile old SUV across country at one point and I keep getting told that it's just all around a bad idea. I keep reassuring myself that a well maintained car can do anything. What is the difference between driving 7, 000 miles in one stretch instead of 7, 000 miles over the next 6 months?
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Meme Machine
400? Medium grade? I don't care who the hell you are, 400 is top of the lineBrands over price things just because they can and you will pay for itFake valueI'm not saying it doesn't protect betterI'm saying what it's made out of, how It's made, and what employees are paid doesn't add up to the cost of the item
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400? Medium grade? I don't care who the hell you are, 400 is top of the lineBrands over price things just because they can and you will pay for itFake valueI'm not saying it doesn't protect betterI'm saying what it's made out of, how It's made, and what employees are paid doesn't add up to the cost of the item
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Tek
3MM thick kevlar visor eh, not polycarbonate eh, didn't bother to look up what you were saying before posting this eh, expect me to believe everything you say. ah screw it, look shit up, before spouting garbage, otherwise you're just saying words for views, even if i agree dot standards are crap.
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3MM thick kevlar visor eh, not polycarbonate eh, didn't bother to look up what you were saying before posting this eh, expect me to believe everything you say. ah screw it, look shit up, before spouting garbage, otherwise you're just saying words for views, even if i agree dot standards are crap.
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VB
Being safe shouldn't cost so much, the last time I priced a Snell rated helmet at the dealer it was more than I paid for my bike. I got lucky and found a closeout helmet online for 40, its the wrong color and last years model but I could no longer find new lenses for my 22 year old helmet.
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Being safe shouldn't cost so much, the last time I priced a Snell rated helmet at the dealer it was more than I paid for my bike. I got lucky and found a closeout helmet online for 40, its the wrong color and last years model but I could no longer find new lenses for my 22 year old helmet.
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