Mike Darlow Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Where do you folks recommend getting a helmet from in the Calgary area? Quote Link to comment
CeddieB Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Where do you folks recommend getting a helmet from in the Calgary area? I got mine two years ago from Shawn at http://www.rallysport.ca/ Quote Link to comment
Mike Darlow Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Stupid question but does a Snell certified motorcycle helmet work? Quote Link to comment
dragon Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 I don’t think so. As far as I know, motorcycle helmets are certified for single impacts only whereas racing helmets are certified for multiple impacts. I’d recommend getting an SA2015 certified helmet that way you can get at least 10 years use out of it. Quote Link to comment
al k Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Hey Yoon...are you saying people on motorcycles don't bounce? Mike, I'm using a SHOEI motorcycle helmet & it's rated Snell-M2010. The event requires a Snell-M2010 or SA2010 or newer helmet. Quote Link to comment
malcolm Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 I would believe so, all motorcycle helmets with the latest ratings are suitable for m/cycle racing especially SNELL and DOT albeit each sanctioning body may have their own specific rules. Age of helmet becomes a factor as the manufacturers state the materials age and become less protective; pure marketing IMHO. Neck and harness devices may also be required and a m/cycle helmet wouldnt be equipped to secure a HANS device. Quote '21 Macan GTS PDK Miami Blue/Black, 7k kms '93 928 GTS 5 speed Polar Silver/Linen, 192k kms '88 928 S4 A/T Black/Ivory, 190k kms '09 Cayenne GTS Tiptronic Nordic Gold/Black, +336k kms '88 928 S4 A/T Red/Champagne, 110k miles (US car) Link to comment
dragon Posted August 10, 2019 Author Share Posted August 10, 2019 Haha, I actually just read the event info & confirm Al's statement that yes Snell-M2010 helmets are allowed. If you are borrowing a helmet, get any that conforms. If considering purchasing one, get a SA2015 helmet, don't buy new old stock 2010's due to some tracks or events not allowing 2010's in the future once the next certification is released. I bought my first helmet from rallysport (& like Al's happened to be color-matched to the car hehe) Then I saw another one on amazon that I hadn't seen locally so I ordered that too. Quote Link to comment
al k Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 ...you can never have too many helmets, especially when a spouse finds out how much you just spent on tires or upgrades... Quote Link to comment
malcolm Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 ...you can never have too many helmets, especially when a spouse finds out how much you just spent on tires or upgrades... true that, always good policy to have that separate account and never add up P bills Quote '21 Macan GTS PDK Miami Blue/Black, 7k kms '93 928 GTS 5 speed Polar Silver/Linen, 192k kms '88 928 S4 A/T Black/Ivory, 190k kms '09 Cayenne GTS Tiptronic Nordic Gold/Black, +336k kms '88 928 S4 A/T Red/Champagne, 110k miles (US car) Link to comment
herve_g Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 I had a slight change in plans. I'll go both days instead of now Quote Link to comment
george Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Will see you guys in High River at 9. George Quote Link to comment
Mike Darlow Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Can someone give me a call or text when you get close to Lethbridge? 403-915-4619 Quote Link to comment
dragon Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 Hi Mike, Myself or someone should be able to text you as we near. I'll text you my number so you have it. Quote Link to comment
dragon Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 I'm gonna venture a guess & say most of us will be through Lethbridge around 10:45am. Quote Link to comment
Mike Darlow Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Ok sounds good. Quote Link to comment
knorrena Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 See you guys in high river Karl Quote Link to comment
al k Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 To all who went on the trip: I plan on trying to do a write up for Kevin, but I don't have any pictures at all so anyone who would be willing to supply those, it would be appreciated. The biggest resolution that you have would be best, please send them to me at yllwg8r@gmail.com, thanks. Al Quote Link to comment
herve_g Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I have pics and gopro videos. I'll send them to you tomorrow after work. Quote Link to comment
KevinJ Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Thanks Al. Looking forward to creative juices and fine photography in this one! Kevin Quote 22 Porsche Cayman GT4 21 BMW X5 Link to comment
herve_g Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 By the way, thanks to everybody that came to the event. It was my first track day, and it objectively couldn't have gone any better. I had a blast both on and off the track, and I can't wait for the next one. Hervé Quote Link to comment
Mike Darlow Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Same, I had a great time. Quote Link to comment
stevew Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Guys: I've written a short piece and submitted it to From the Regions for publication in Panorama. Could someone send me a couple of pictures to Steve.Warner@calgary.ca. Thanks, Steve. Quote Link to comment
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