Houston Shop for Helmets?

Damasconian · 07-16-2015, 07:55 PM

After the BMW track school, a Harris Hill event, and an Autocross I am officially hooked. Planning on going to TWS at the end of August and need a helmet.

What is the best place in Houston in regards to selection and price?

Also any brand recommendations you may have will help. Looking to spend $200-300. Thanks!

yaymitch · 07-16-2015, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Damasconian

After the BMW track school, a Harris Hill event, and an Autocross I am officially hooked. Planning on going to TWS at the end of August and need a helmet.

What is the best place in Houston in regards to selection and price?

Also any brand recommendations you may have will help. Looking to spend $200-300. Thanks!

I got mine at - http://proamauto.com/ Simpson is the brand I purchased. It was in your price range.

M3soHRNY · 07-17-2015, 07:02 AM

Proam has several in that price range that you can try on buy and go.

Doctor///M · 07-17-2015, 08:23 AM

Sucks that we don't have a motorsport store here in Houston to try on different brands.

I went with the Bell Sport SA 2010, which seems to be a favorite. It's true to sizing, but the shape of your head is also a factor. I got mine for $270 + FS on saferacer.com

They even have it in safety orange!

M3soHRNY · 07-17-2015, 09:02 AM

Simpson HQ is only a couple hour drive from Houston.

Damasconian · 07-18-2015, 08:44 AM

Thanks Doctor///M & yaymitch & M3soHRNY . Ill check out the recommendations. Want to have it by the BMWCCA autocross event in mid-August.

Damasconian · 08-06-2015, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Doctor///M

Sucks that we don't have a motorsport store here in Houston to try on different brands.

I went with the Bell Sport SA 2010, which seems to be a favorite. It's true to sizing, but the shape of your head is also a factor. I got mine for $270 + FS on saferacer.com

They even have it in safety orange!

Just bought the exact model you recommended...in safety orange. Figured it would match the SO color of my car somewhat. Thanks again.

Doctor///M · 08-06-2015, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Damasconian

Just bought the exact model you recommended...in safety orange. Figured it would match the SO color of my car somewhat. Thanks again.

Haha, no prob! Interested in seeing what it looks like.

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