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    Helmets @ the track? S&C?

    I've been striking out terribly trying to find a Snell 2005 helmet locally. One of the local shops, they're all Snell 2000. Another, nothing in my size that isn't plastic that fits at all comfortably. One of my "teammates" has a helmet he's going to give me a killer deal on this weekend if it fits well, but I won't know until I get there. I can't take a 2 hour lunch to go try one on farther away, because I'm already pushing it taking Friday off.

    I'm giving some serious thought to doing Penguin Friday, but would need a Snell 2005 helmet that fits properly. When does S&C get to the track, and how are their helmet prices and selection?

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    Re: Helmets @ the track? S&C?

    I'm not 100% but if a Scorpion EXO1000 is snell 2k5, I'll split next day air with you and you can borrow mine for the weekend. I'm busy this weekend anyways and won't have much time to ride.

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    Re: Helmets @ the track? S&C?

    What helmets are you looking at?

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    Re: Helmets @ the track? S&C?

    Miles had good prices on last year's Arai helmets at the Fishtail 2 day event last week. He's usually there all day Friday for Penguin. You should give a call to the shop and give them a heads up. They might be able to toss a couple in the truck for you to try out.
    He's a good guy and was looking to work deals last week to make sales. Worth a call to support someone that's been supporting the local guys for a long time.

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    With racer discount at S&C you'll still be paying high than MSRP prices. Buy one from motomarket, they'll deliver to the track with no sales tax, size you, and with racer discount you'll be paying well under MSRP.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hessogood View Post
    With racer discount at S&C you'll still be paying high than MSRP prices. Buy one from motomarket, they'll deliver to the track with no sales tax, size you, and with racer discount you'll be paying well under MSRP.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hessogood View Post
    With racer discount at S&C you'll still be paying high than MSRP prices. Buy one from motomarket, they'll deliver to the track with no sales tax, size you, and with racer discount you'll be paying well under MSRP.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Boston Chuck View Post
    I'm not 100% but if a Scorpion EXO1000 is snell 2k5, I'll split next day air with you and you can borrow mine for the weekend. I'm busy this weekend anyways and won't have much time to ride.
    Hell of an offer! I appreciate it. Thing is, I'm not sure about fit. One of my "teammates" has a helmet he's worn once that doesn't fit him quite right that he's going to sell me at a killer price, that will be there Thurs night. I'm looking for options to be able to try something on in case that one doesn't fit, and figure it'll leave me with a primary and a spare. I've got a "conehead" and a lot of helmets end up being too tight at the dome of my head and not tight enough in the cheeks.


    Quote Originally Posted by Pittenger5 View Post
    What helmets are you looking at?
    I'm not too sure, as long as it's not too terribly expensive. The only helmets I've had fit properly in the past are HJC, so I'm leaning that way.


    Quote Originally Posted by jtaylor719 View Post
    Miles had good prices on last year's Arai helmets at the Fishtail 2 day event last week. He's usually there all day Friday for Penguin. You should give a call to the shop and give them a heads up. They might be able to toss a couple in the truck for you to try out.
    He's a good guy and was looking to work deals last week to make sales. Worth a call to support someone that's been supporting the local guys for a long time.
    Miles is S&C?


    Quote Originally Posted by hessogood View Post
    With racer discount at S&C you'll still be paying high than MSRP prices. Buy one from motomarket, they'll deliver to the track with no sales tax, size you, and with racer discount you'll be paying well under MSRP.
    Same problem doing it that was as just having a buddy that drives around all day pick one up for me - fit. Damn conehead...

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    Re: Helmets @ the track? S&C?

    tell me what HJC you want, and what size and I'll bring it to the track with me on Saturday...

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    Quote Originally Posted by GixerJockey View Post
    tell me what HJC you want, and what size and I'll bring it to the track with me on Saturday...
    Appreciate it, but that won't help me with Penguin on Friday. I also don't know which model I need... I thought they all fit the same but someone told me different HJC models have a different fit?

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    Re: Helmets @ the track? S&C?

    all hjc's are the same shell shape

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    Re: Helmets @ the track? S&C?

    That's what I thought. Does the padding create a different shape one to the other, or do they all prettymuch fit the same? Eh, regardless you're not going to be there until Sat, and I need one for Penguin on Fri. Damnit! Appreciate the offer though bud.

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    +1 in checking with Street and Comp. Miles is always at the track. If you call you will probably talk with Dan or Sarah. They will get it to the track on the truck. I got a new to the season at an exceptional deal.
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    Re: Helmets @ the track? S&C?

    Quote Originally Posted by nt650hawk View Post
    +1 in checking with Street and Comp. Miles is always at the track. If you call you will probably talk with Dan or Sarah. They will get it to the track on the truck. I got a new to the season at an exceptional deal.
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    I've had nothing but good luck with Miles, Dan, or Sara.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Kurtz View Post


    I've had nothing but good luck with Miles, Dan, or Sara.
    *must resist...

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    Re: Helmets @ the track? S&C?

    You can rent a fully approved Arai helmet from Penguin for short short money (like $20 or somethign) as well. That's a good option as opposed to rushing into buying a helmet you aren't 100% on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by a13x View Post
    You can rent a fully approved Arai helmet from Penguin for short short money (like $20 or somethign) as well. That's a good option as opposed to rushing into buying a helmet you aren't 100% on.
    That'd be sweet for Friday. Still leave me screwed for Saturday though, unless you can rent it for 2 days?

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    BAM. Nice one Alex.

    Should be thru the weekend of racing.

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    that would absolutely kick ass. Alex FTW! Thanks man.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GixerJockey View Post
    *must resist...
    maybe it's opposite day? Where you think one thing, and say the exact opposite?

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    Noel's shop or

    www.duncanmoto.com

    or www.newenough.com...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doc View Post
    Problem with all those options are location. Right now I'm leaning toward rental if I can, S&C if I can't, and Sheppo's shop next week or something.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GixerJockey View Post
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    take it from someone in the industry

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan K View Post
    That'd be sweet for Friday. Still leave me screwed for Saturday though, unless you can rent it for 2 days?
    Yes, you can rent for multiple days. Call up Jeff Wood at Phone (978) 297-1800 and tell him I sent ya!

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