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sperry · 2005-03-30, 12:52 PM

re: the Snell ratings...

M = motorcycle - designed to protect you in a single big impact
SA = autoracing - designed to protect you from multiple impacts, as encountered in a rolling vehicle. May also have a fire safety requirement, but I don't remember for sure.

SCCA requires M or SA ratings. I would suggest an SA2000 helmet, as it will also meet many other requirements (like NASA and RFR's school, etc.) However, the M helmets are usually much cheaper.

Also, for autocross, an open face helmet is probably more comfortable, but may not be legal for higher levels of motorsports.

<- has a closed face Biefe SA2000 helmet, but wants an open face helmet as well for those hot autocross days.

2005-03-30, 12:52 PM	#4
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	re: the Snell ratings... M = motorcycle - designed to protect you in a single big impact SA = autoracing - designed to protect you from multiple impacts, as encountered in a rolling vehicle. May also have a fire safety requirement, but I don't remember for sure. SCCA requires M or SA ratings. I would suggest an SA2000 helmet, as it will also meet many other requirements (like NASA and RFR's school, etc.) However, the M helmets are usually much cheaper. Also, for autocross, an open face helmet is probably more comfortable, but may not be legal for higher levels of motorsports. <- has a closed face Biefe SA2000 helmet, but wants an open face helmet as well for those hot autocross days. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?